700-Hour Accredited Programs
for Massage Therapy

Objectives

  • Have a sincere desire to treat others with dignity and respect
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the Cayce/Reilly Massage technique, as well as other advanced massage modalities
  • Gain knowledge of the basic principles of anatomy and physiology and how they relate to the theory and practice of massage therapy
  • Receive basic training in the Cayce health care system and the applications of remedies suggested by the Edgar Cayce readings
  • Receive preparation to pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Exam (MBLEX) to acquire the credential needed for professional practice in Virginia
  • Learn business skills necessary for building and maintaining a successful massage practice
  • Cultivate the ability to communicate effectively with clients, other health care professionals and the general public
  • Have a clear understanding of the scope of practice of a massage therapist

Required Courses

  • Anatomy & Physiology — 75 Hours
  • Body/Mind/Spirit — 20 Hours
  • Professional Ethics — 15 Hours
  • Cayce/Reilly Massage & Wellness — 152 Hours
  • Massage Research — 10 Hours
  • Clinical I — 28 Hours
  • Chair Massage — 20 Hours
  • Nutrition, Health & Wellness — 15 Hours
  • Advanced Clinical Massage — 68 Hours
  • Anatomy & Physiology II — 75 Hours
  • Applied Pathology — 45 Hours
  • Kinesiology — 35 Hours
  • Business Development — 20 Hours
  • Clinical II — 48 Hours
  • Healer’s Path — 10 Hours
  • Hydrotherapy — 20 Hours
  • Integrated Massage — 20 Hours
  • MBLEx Review — 4 Hours
  • Reflexology — 20 Hours

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Class Schedules

October
Full Time

Orientation for Accepted Students
October 17, 2025

Semester
1st Semester: Oct 20 – Feb 5, 2026
2nd Semester: Feb 9 – May 21, 2026

Graduation
May 22, 2026

Closed
Nov 11, 2025 (Veteran’s Day)
Jan 19, 2026 (MLK Jr. Day)

School Breaks
Thanksgiving –  Nov 26- 28, 2025
Winter Break – Dec 22, 2025- Jan 2, 2026

October
Part Time

Orientation for Accepted Students
Oct 17, 2025

Semester
1st Semester: Oct 20 – Feb 19, 2026
2nd Semester: Feb 9 – May 21, 2026
3rd Semester: Jun 1 – Sept 3, 2026

Graduation
Sept 11, 2026

Closed
Nov 11, 2025 (Veteran’s Day)
Jan 19, 2026 (MLK Jr. Day)
Feb 16, 2026 (Presidents Day)

School Breaks
Thanksgiving Break – Nov 26- 28, 2025

February
Full Time

Orientation for Accepted Students
Feb 20, 2026

Semester
1st Semester: Feb 23 – May 21, 2026
2nd Semester: Jun 1 – Sept 10, 2026

Graduation
Sept 11, 20256

Closings
Jun 19, 2026 (Juneteenth)
Jul 3, 2026 (Fourth of July)

School Breaks
Semester Break/Memorial Day Week:
May 25 – 29, 2026

February
Part Time

Orientation for Accepted Students
Feb 20, 2026

Semesters
1st Semester: Feb 23 – Jul 10, 2026
2nd Semester: Jul 13 – Nov 5, 2026
3rd Semester: Nov 9 – Feb 13, 2026

Graduation
May 28, 20267

Closings
Sept 7, 2026 (Labor Day)
Nov 11, 2026 (Veteran’s Day)
Jan 18, 2027 (MLK Jr Day)
Feb 15, 2027 (Presidents Day)

School Breaks
Memorial Day Week: May 25 – 29, 2026
Thanksgiving: Nov 25 – 27, 2026

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