Central Maryland School of Massage
Central Maryland School of Massage (CMSM) prides itself on providing excellent educational opportunities for individuals seeking a profession in the rapidly growing massage therapy field. The mission of CMSM continues to be to provide regional businesses and residents with an outstanding source of education that promotes health and overall well-being.
The school has continued to update and improve its educational opportunities and facilities. As industry demands grow and change, CMSM keeps pace, offering current hands-on training with its massage therapy program. By providing quality instruction, personalized attention and excellent training techniques, we will prepare our graduates to excel in their future careers. Our graduates and prospective employers are secure in the knowledge that CMSM graduates have the skills necessary for career success.
What makes Central Maryland School of Massage different?
- Hands-on lab from first day
- Limited class sizes
- Personal attention/free tutoring
- Less expensive than other schools
Why Massage Therapy?
According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, the massage industry is ranked 20th out of the top 50 fastest growing occupations in the United States. The national average percent change is 13% for the 2004 - 2014 employment projection series. Massage therapy is growing faster than the national average at 24%.
Consumers now spend between $4 and $6 billion annually on visits to massage therapists. Doctors are increasingly turning to massage as an alternative to regular health practices such as prescription medications. Therefore, health insurers such as Kaiser Permanente, American Western Life, Group Health Cooperative and Oxford Health Plans are expanding coverage to include these alternative practices.
Diploma in Massage Therapy
The program can be completed in only 7 months with day or evening classes. The schedule is Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 1:30PM or 5:00 - 9:30PM. New classes form monthly!
The massage therapy program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the theory and application of Swedish and deep tissue massage. This includes courses in:
- Clinical anatomy and bodywork
- Massage techniques
- Complementary therapies
- Clinical practice
- Business professionalism and ethics
This program provides the student the knowledge and skills required to become a nationally certified massage therapist.
Certification or registration is required to practice massage in the State of Maryland. All graduates must pass the appropriate certifications and exams before practicing massage therapy. The school provides information, assistance and guidance to students in preparation for the exams.
CPR certification is also a requirement for graduation / completion of the massage therapy program. CPR / first aid training and certification is conducted in the classroom. No additional charge to students.
