Discover Your Potential. Build Your Future.
Starting your massage therapy education is an exciting step toward a new future. Along the way, you’ll develop your skills, deepen your understanding of the human body, become part of a supportive community of students and instructors, and discover what you’re capable of as a bodywork professional.
Become a Professional Massage Therapist
Build your skills. Discover your strengths. Shape your future.
At Therapeutic Connections School of Massage, we believe exceptional bodyworkers are developed through knowledge, curiosity, hands-on experience, and personal growth. Our welcoming environment encourages students to discover their strengths, cultivate their professional identity, and develop their own unique approach to therapeutic and restorative massage.
Our innovative hybrid program emphasizes comprehensive anatomy education, the body's interconnected systems, refined palpation skills, thoughtful body mechanics, and individualized therapeutic care. Students develop clinical intuition and practical skills to address pain, improve movement, and respond to each client's unique needs.
Massage Therapy Program at a Glance
- Location: Spokane, Washington
- Program Length: 11 months | 930 hours
- Structure: Four 11-week sessions
- Schedule: Day and evening classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexible split-schedule options
- Learning Format: Flexible online coursework paired with hands-on classroom instruction
- Graduation: Diploma upon successful completion, preparing graduates to pursue the MBLEx and Washington State licensure
Flexible Scheduling to Fit Your Life
We understand that students balance education with work, family, and travel. In addition to our regular day and evening schedules, TCSM offers split-schedule options to help accommodate longer commutes and individual scheduling needs. Students may attend Tuesday daytime and Wednesday evening, or Tuesday evening and Wednesday daytime.
During the final session, supervised Student Clinic is on Mondays.
Explore Our Curriculum
Discover what you'll learn as you build your knowledge, develop your hands-on skills, and grow alongside fellow students. Through shared learning experiences, practice, and instructor guidance, you'll gain the confidence to become the massage therapist you envision.
Workshop Weeks: Learn Specialized Bodywork
Workshop Weeks give students the opportunity to explore specialized bodywork techniques and expand their therapeutic knowledge. From lymphatic drainage, cupping, barefoot massage, pregnancy massage, and Thai massage to exploring the relationship between chiropractic and massage care, these hands-on experiences introduce new techniques, perspectives, and possibilities for your future practice.
Institutional & Program Objectives
Our educational goals and objectives are designed to foster a thorough understanding of massage therapy principles, techniques, and ethical practices, equipping our students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their future careers. By incorporating the Washington state guidelines and aligning with FSMTB's comprehension description of massage therapy industry requirements, we aim to produce graduates who possess a higher level of competency and proficiency in the field.
- Progressive Curriculum: This progressive approach ensures that students receive a well-rounded education and develop a deep understanding of the foundational elements of massage therapy.
- Practical Skills Development: Students have ample opportunities to practice massage techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors, allowing them to refine their skills, build confidence, and develop a professional touch that meets industry standards.
- Ethical and Professional Standards: We instill in our students the importance of upholding ethical and professional standards in their practice through classroom lectures, discussions, and interactive exercises.
- Preparation for Licensing and Certification: We provide thorough guidance and support in preparing for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), with multiple resources and tools.
- Continued Education and Lifelong Learning: We encourage our graduates to engage in ongoing professional development, attend workshops, and pursue advanced certifications to enhance their skills.
