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Why Choose McKinnon

  • Programs and courses offer solid foundations as well as a variety of techniques and modalities to suit beginners or established professionals seeking continuing education.
  • Courses feature an excellent balance between lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice. Most courses incorporate hands-on learning, so you’ll be prepared to work in your field.
  • Tuition structure and paths to certification and practice are the most competitive, flexible, and time-efficient in the Bay Area.
  • In 2019, the first-time pass rate for McKinnon grads taking the MBLEx was 100%, while the average for the state of California was only 71.9% and the national average was 71%.

  • All McKinnon instructors are current practitioners in the field.
  • Many advanced courses include on-site clinics and off-site field trips. These experiences offer opportunities to work directly with the populations discussed in class.

  • Our programs can be customized so that you may choose the styles of bodywork that interest you the most.
  • Courses are scheduled in a variety of ways – mornings, days, weekends, evenings, and intensives – to suit your pace and financial/scheduling needs.

  • Our cost per classroom hour is very reasonable compared with other schools.
  • There are significant certificate program discounts for continuing/returning students and for full advance payment for certificate programs.
  • We charge 0% interest for payment plans, AND you won’t have a large student loan to pay off after you graduate.

Choose from our many offerings to create a program that works for you:

500-Hour Program

If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy, you may choose the 500-Hour Massage Therapist Program.

The California Massage Therapy Council requires completion of 500 hours of massage therapy education from an approved school to apply for Certification (visit www.camtc.org for more details). The 500-hour Massage Therapist Program meets this requirement. All Program requirements need to be completed within 24 months of the start date of your first course.

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658-Hour Program

To prepare for a career as a professional massage therapist, we recommend the 658-Hour Massage Therapist Program.

Although the 658-Hour Program exceeds minimum requirements for CAMTC Massage Therapist Certification, many students choose it for its greater comprehensiveness in preparing graduates to take the (currently optional, but highly recommended) Massage Board Licensing Exam (MBLEx). Graduates who move to other states or jurisdictions outside California appreciate the additional course hours and recognition that the 658-Hour Massage Therapist Program provides. All Program requirements need to be completed within 24 months of the start date of your first course. (More information about the California Certification process is available at www.camtc.org.)

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We offer a wide range of modalities to choose from including:
Tui Na ∙ Craniosacral ∙ EsalenTM ∙ Thai Massage ∙ Reflexology ∙ Prenatal ∙ and more

Tours

We are always happy to show you around and go over school + enrollment information. Please call us today to set up a time to connect during our office hours!

  • Monday-Thursday: 9a-6p
  • Friday: 9a-3p

Learn about Programs & courses, get a feel for our intimate campus, and let us help you create a schedule that will fulfill your goals.

Our next Open House will be: TBD

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McKinnon Body Therapy Center
2940 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94609

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Practice Sessions

Build confidence & improve your craft through weekly practice sessions with McKinnon instructors. Practice sessions are hands-on: be prepared to trade & stay the entire session. Held Sundays from 6-9p, practice sessions are an opportunity for existing students & alumni to hone their skills and get some valuable out-of-class practice time. Practice sessions are only open to McKinnon grads & current students. Practice Sessions are free for current students & $10 an evening for former students & McKinnon graduates.
 

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Quick Links

McKinnon transcripts (2000-present) may be requested below through the online transcript request form for $25/each.

Acupressure Institute, Body Therapy Center (Palo Alto), & McKinnon records prior to 2000 may be requested by calling our office (510.465.3488) for $50/each.

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Current McKinnon students will be able to make payments (Visa or MasterCard only) of any amount through this website. All information will be encrypted prior to submission and kept completely private upon receipt.

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Have questions? No matter if you are a prospective, current, or former student, McKinnon encourages you to use our “Ask A Question” form on the Contact Us page to get the assistance you need to make decisions about your massage career!

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