658-Hour Massage Therapist 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 camtc.org.)

*McKinnon also offers a COMTA-endorsed 658-Hour Program which is a Western modality based, Deep Tissue focused Program. Contact us for more information! This endorsement provides extra weight and validity regarding the quality of education in the program, and ensures that you have had coursework meeting all current COMTA educational objectives.

Program benefits include:

  • Additional support from school admin & faculty.
  • Guidance and personalized feedback from instructors to help you transition into the field as a professional.
  • Complimentary student membership in Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals (ABMP) for the duration of your Program; this includes liability insurance as well as a customizable website and/or professional domain email address; access to free forms, photos, and literature for your practice, webinars on popular topics by profession leaders; informative/educational publications such as Massage & Bodywork magazine. *ABMP membership is activated upon completion of Swedish or first class in the program.

Required Courses

100 hours Swedish Massage Foundations
64 hours Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement
64 hours (Choose 1)  Shiatsu, Acupressure, OR Deep Tissue Applications
125 hours (Choose 1)  Clinical Deep Tissue, Advanced Shiatsu, 5-Element Acupressure, OR Craniosacral Therapy
125 hours Touch, Health, & Common Conditions
30 hours Integration & Assessment: Clinic & Ethics
123 hours Electives of your choice
24 hours (Choose 3)  Getting Noticed & Getting Hired, Making Money & Paying Taxes, Rebooking & Marketing, OR Just… Business
3 hours Instructor Massage & Program Review

Program Cost: $11,995

Payment Options

Pay in Full: $10,795.50 (10% discount for paying in full applied)
Pay as you go:

Upon enrollment in Program, receive 5% off Program courses.
$250 non-refundable Program deposit due upon enrollment.
Register for each course in your Program by paying non-refundable class deposit.
The balance of tuition is due on or before the frst day of each course.
Payment Plan:

$250 non-refundable deposit + $250 non-refundable payment plan fee due upon enrollment.  29 monthly payments of $395 + 1 (final) payment of $290.  First payment due on frst day of class. Total due: $12,245

Please see our catalog for additional information regarding Withdrawals, refund policies, & transferring deposits.

We are always happy to assist with any questions you may have.
Feel free to give us a call (510.465.3488) or email us at info@mckinnonbtc.com.