625-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

First Semester Classes—318 Hours

  • Foundations: 8 Hours
  • Cayce/Reilly Massage and Wellness: 152 Hours
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Kinesiology: 69 Hours
  • Business and Ethics: 24 Hours
  • Body/Mind/Spirit: 20 Hours
  • Nutrition: 15 Hours
  • Massage Research: 6 Hours
  • Clinic Experience I: 24 Hours

Second Semester Classes—307 Hours

  • Advanced Clinical/Integrative Massage: 68 Hours
  • Anatomy and Physiology: 75 Hours
  • Reflexology: 20 Hours
  • Applied Pathology: 45 Hours
  • Prenatal Massage: 20 Hours
  • Sports Massage: 20 Hours
  • MBLEx Review: 4 Hours
  • Healer’s Path: 10 Hours
  • Clinic Experience II: 45 Hours

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Class Schedules

October
Day Program

7 Months

Application Deadline
Sept 1, 2026

Orientation for Accepted Students
October 16, 2026

Semester
1st Semester: Oct 19 – Feb 11, 2027
72nd Semester: Feb 16 – May 27, 2027

Graduation
May 28, 2027

Closed
Nov 11, 2027 (Veteran’s Day)
Jan 18, 2027 (MLK Jr. Day)
Feb 15, 2027 (Presidents Day)

School Breaks
Thanksgiving –  Nov 25- 27, 2026
Winter Break – Dec 21, 2026- Jan 1, 2027

February
Evening Program

11 Months

Application Deadline

Orientation for Accepted Students
Feb 18, 2027

Semester
1st Semester: Feb 23 – July 13, 2027
2nd Semester: July 15 – Dec 15, 2027

Graduation
Dec 17, 2027

Closings
Jun 19, 2027 (Juneteenth)
September 6, 2027 (Labor Day)

School Breaks
Semester Break/Memorial Day Week:
May 29 – 31, 2027

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