Request info from National Massage Therapy Institute (no obligation):
Locations:
- Delaware: Wilmington
- New Jersey: Egg Harbor, Turnersville
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
- Virginia: Falls Church
The National Massage Therapy Institute (NMTI) is a massage therapy school with multiple locations in the mid-Atlantic states in Philadelphia, PA; Falls Church, VA; Wilmington, DE; Turnersville, NJ; and Atlantic City/Egg Harbor, NJ.
Unlike other schools that offer massage therapy programs, the National Massage Therapy Institute is exclusively focused on teaching massage therapy. NMTI's massage therapy program is designed for individuals who are looking for a full-time or part-time career in therapeutic massage. The program also attracts other professionals who are looking to supplement their professional skills such as nurses, personal trainers, and physical/occupational therapists.
The National Massage Therapy Institute’s massage therapy program provides 600 hours of instruction in areas such as:
- Allied Modalities
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Application of Massage
- Chair Massage
- Consultation and Assessment
- Contraindications
- CPR and First Aid
- Effects and Benefits of Massage
- Kinesiology
- Muscular Pathology
- Prenatal Massage
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Sports Massage
- Swedish massage
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Instruction also covers topics such as business development and professional ethics. NMTI's program can be completed in seven months. It provides students with a certificate and qualifies them to sit for the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork which is required for licensure in most states.
Students are prepared for job opportunities in the following industries:
- Chiropractor's Offices
- Corporations
- Cruise Ships
- Fitness Centers
- Home Health Care
- Hospitals
- Hotels and Resorts
- Physical Therapy offices
- Spa's and Salons
- Sports Teams
For students who may require financial assistance to pay for their education at the National Massage Therapy Institute, there are many alternatives available. Financing options for qualifying NMTI students include:
- Loans
- Monthly payment plans
- Credit card payment plans
In addition to the business practices instruction that is part of NMTI's program, the National Massage Therapy Institute provides career services including:
- Resume assistance
- Providing job leads
The National Massage Therapy Institute is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). COMTA is a national accreditation agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional approvals or certifications include:
- Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools
- Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- Approved by the Delaware Department of Education
- Approved by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
NMTI is also a member of:
- The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals - ABMP
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Programs:
(Programs may vary by location; request details from the school.)
Request info from National Massage Therapy Institute (no obligation):
Locations:
- Delaware: Wilmington
- New Jersey: Egg Harbor, Turnersville
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
- Virginia: Falls Church
