Academy of Massage Therapy

Overview
Located in Hackensack, NJ, the Academy of Massage Therapy (AMT) has been providing professional massage therapy training since 1990 to students throughout New Jersey and New York. The school's Massage Therapy Training Programs can help prepare enrollees to start a career as a licensed or certified massage therapist through comprehensive education, high-level technical training, and professional development from compassion, communication to dedication, flexibility, and creativity. As the first massage school in New Jersey to receive accreditation by a US Department of Education-recognized agency, AMT strives to continue its mission of providing thorough training in massage therapy in a supportive atmosphere and enabling graduates to gain the financial independence, professional status, and self esteem this career can offer. Academy of Massage Therapy is accredited by COMTA (Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation).

Student Appeal
AMT's programs satisfy the educational requirements and standards for many states, as many graduates were able to apply for and obtain licenses in New York, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Florida, among others. The teacher-student ratio for hands-on classes is 12:1, affording enrollees the ample attention they need to develop their skills. Every curriculum accommodates kinesthetic, auditory and visual learners for comprehensive learning. AMT's tuition fees are among the most competitive in the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut tri-state region. Many graduates can work successfully either independently or in spas, gyms, wellness centers, physical therapy offices, hospitals, and corporate environment as massage therapists.

Financial
Federal Financial Aid Programs such as the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), are available to qualified students. The school also offers these additional financial assistance programs: private student loans, New Jersey Workforce Development, and Zero-Interest or Low-Interest Extended In-House Payment Plans.

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Programs Offered:
  • Clinical Massage Therapy with Spa Therapies Certification ProgramClinical Massage Therapy with Spa Therapies Certification Program
    This certification program expands on massage therapy education with specific training in spa treatments and spa operations. The courses cover spa therapies for both wet and dry room applications such as hot stone massage, body wraps and cocoons, seaweed wraps, mud masques, therapeutic joint masques, brushing, aromatherapy massage, and more, in addition to the theory behind the therapeutic effectiveness of these treatments. Also included are discussions on operational issues such as marketing, retailing, equipment/supply purchase and care, spa etiquette. Students receive and practice various spa treatments through structured, supervised sessions for the hands-on experience needed to be successful in a spa-related career.
  • Massage Therapy with Spa Therapies Certification ProgramMassage Therapy with Spa Therapies Certification Program
    This program focuses on the Western styles of massage therapy. The program prepares students for entry-level positions as massage therapists in a variety of medical and holistic settings, such as chiropractic, acupuncture, medical and physical therapy offices and hospitals, wellness centers, and for private practice in collaboration with other health care providers. In addition, this program includes Spa Therapies Certification which provides specialized knowledge and skills in spa history, theory, culture, types of spas, and business practices specific to spas and the spa industry. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared and eligible to take the National Certification Exam.

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