Study therapeutic massage at Cortiva Institute

Cortiva Institute was born from a dream. A dream to create a new paradigm in massage therapy education. One that meets the unique challenges of the 21st century. Inspired by the work of gifted massage educators, Cortiva’s founders realized that their expertise could address the increasing demand for qualified massage therapists by launching a dynamic model of massage education. One that promotes national collaboration and shared resources. One that values excellence, integrity, and effectiveness. One that prepares passionate people for successful careers. One that honors humanity through healing touch. And Cortiva was born.

We’re proud of the rich experience and perspective that each of our schools brings to the whole. And while each one is unique in setting, history, and emphasis, all Cortiva schools share the core values of integrity, quality, holism, compassion, and community. That’s the core in Cortiva.

A national online job portal…free Graduate Series Workshops…an online professional journal…the synergy of dedicated people, innovative ideas and best practices from around the country…at Cortiva, we offer national resources in service of individualized attention.

THE CORTIVA EXPERIENCE
Cortiva schools represent over 200 years of collective experience in successful massage therapy education. Our expertise reflects a deep practical understanding of theoretical concepts. We recognize the difference between a fad and a real breakthrough. We understand the importance of healing therapeutic relationships. With a profound respect for tradition and intuition, we’ve achieved an exceptional record of innovative leadership in the teaching of massage.

As a community of massage therapy schools, we bring compassion right into the classroom. It’s at the core of everything we teach. So you learn more than massage techniques. You learn how to tap your compassion so you can put those techniques into practice for the greater good. And that’s the highest education standard of all.

THE CORTIVA EDUCATION


A comprehensive program in therapeutic massage. Through a dynamic curriculum – grounded in science and best practices – our students develop a solid foundation in therapeutic technique skills. Skills that will make a real difference for their clients’ health. Business, communication, and clinical application prepare our graduates to join the profession with confidence.

Experienced, accomplished faculty. Professionals who practice what they teach. Actively engaged in the field, Cortiva teachers are chosen for their expertise, their passion for teaching, and their dedication to the healing arts.

Community through collaboration, not competition. Learning together in the highly experiential program, fellow students become trusted professional colleagues after graduation. Students and faculty work toward the same goal, never forgetting that the most important person is the student's future client.

A personalized system of support for adult learners. We’ve been doing this a long time. We know the challenges, and we know what it takes to succeed. From financial aid advising to help in anatomy. From close access to caring teachers to respect for individual learning styles. We’re ready to help.

Extensive national resources to connect students to their careers. Customized career and placement services are just the beginning. A national online job portal, an online professional journal, free Graduate Series workshops, individual web pages…we’re committed to our students’ professional success.

Students come to Cortiva to connect to:

a career that expresses their core values
a community that supports their success
a quality of life that they create
the contribution that they can make through their work

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