Profile of National Massage Therapy Institute
The National Massage Therapy Institute (NMTI) is a career-training institution exclusively focused on teaching massage therapy. The Institute operates five campuses located in four Mid-Atlantic States. Campus locales include Falls Church, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware;
and two New Jersey campuses in Turnersville and Egg Harbor. The Institute offers hands-on training programs in a convenient
and flexible scheduling format. NMTI is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).
Points of Distinction
- Exclusive focus on massage
- Active job training and placement assistance
- Day, evening and weekend classes
- All training programs hands-on throughout
Course Topics
NMTI offers a 600-hour Massage Therapy certificate program designed to provide students the knowledge
and skills they will need to practice with confidence. Successful program completion will also qualify graduates to sit for the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage
and Bodywork, which is required for licensure in most states. Course components include Swedish massage, sports massage, reflexology, shiatsu, ethics
and good business practices. The standard program can be completed in as little as seven months or students may choose a twelve month program with a more relaxed schedule. Classes are offered during the day or evenings
and on some campus locations weekend courses are also offered.
National Massage Therapy Institute Admissions
Applying to the Institute is an uncomplicated process, which is initiated by filling out an online form. Doing so will also allow the applicant to obtain information about NMTI's programs
and also a complimentary catalog.
National Massage Therapy Institute Faculty Quality
Faculty members at NMTI are all experienced in massage and healthcare. Instructors are also knowledgeable about the surrounding community
and the industry, which puts them in a great position to assist students in transitioning into a massage therapy career.
National Massage Therapy Institute Student Enrollment
NMTI students are individuals seeking a full-time or part-time career in therapeutic massage. Many are professionals such as nurses, personal trainers,
and physical/occupational therapists looking to supplement their professional skills.
National Massage Therapy Institute Student Life
NMTI boasts modern facilities which create an effective learning environment in comfortable professional settings. All five campus locations feature the latest equipment
and learning materials. NMTI's administrative staff assists students in creating effective resumes
and makes active job leads available throughout the student's school career as well as after graduation.
Programs of Study(Note:Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Health
and Human Services
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
National Massage Therapy Institute Degrees or Coursework(Note:Not all degrees
and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
National Massage Therapy Institute Campus LocationsDelaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
