Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College Flagstaff, Arizona
Phoenix
Therapeutic Massage College - Flagstaff
PTMC is a leader among massage schools in the
Southwest. We have 3 campuses and at any given time enroll around
200 students. Many of our graduates have gone on to successful careers
in the complementary health care, fitness, and spa fields.
We are nationally accredited, which ensures that our curriculum
and facilities meet the highest standards and that our students
graduate as skilled and knowledgeable practitioners. Our programs
have been approved by the U.S. Department of Education, allowing
students to participate in federal insured financial aid programs
if they qualify. We also provide lifetime job placement assistance
to our graduates.
...with all this, we think you'll agree that PTMC is an excellent
choice for the aspiring massage therapist or personal fitness trainer.
Please contact one of our campuses today to set up an appointment
for a school visit and interview.
Programs
The Core 640 Hour Massage and Health Care Technician Program
reflects the school's desire to provide an integrated educational
foundation for the contemporary massage therapist that prefers a
less rigorous science curriculum with a more hands-on approach to
their learning.
This program is designed for those whose current life commitments
do not allow for outside study time. Students have the option of
completing the externship throughout the program length, thus shortening
the total length of the program. In addition to receiving a comprehensive
massage therapy education, the 640 hr. program student studies the
principles of various systems of medicine including naturopathic,
chiropractic and allopathic, and acquires the skills in patient
care and assessment needed to work in these medical settings. 640
Hour Program Details
This program is a very rewarding 8 to 10 month commitment offering
the graduate training and the expertise to couple a massage practice
with employment as a health care assistant, chiropractic assistant
or the option of self-employment. Self-employed massage therapists
earn anywhere from $35 to $60 per session in Arizona. This depend
upon the therapists level of training and experience in the field.
Health Care Assistants and Chiropractic Assistants can earn $8.00
to $15.00 per hour working in a doctor’s office, plus benefits usually
This program is a modular program. All students start in the "white"
orientation module, which provides the foundations of bioscience
and massage on which the remaining rainbow colored modules are built.
The Core 760 Hour Therapeutic Massage Program is
designed for the student who wants massage therapy training with
an in-depth Anatomy and Physiology education. This program offers
almost 300 classroom hours of biosciences and prepares the student
to sit for the National Certification Examination. Throughout PTMC’s
twenty year history, its students have been sought because of the
depth of their science-based curriculum.
This program has been completely designed with the competencies
set forth by a nationally recognized certification board. This program
is recognized by Central Arizona College. Students may be dually
enrolled at PTMC and CAC and obtain a regionally recognized Associates
Degree by completing additional credits at CAC.
Successful completion of this program also prepares the student
for entry into one of the advanced programs, if s/he desires to
continue in a Spa and/or Sports Specialty Training. 760 Hour Program
Details
Many spas and professional clinics prefer this certification of
distinction. A massage therapy license qualifies the student to
work in private practice or to be employed as a therapist. Compensation
for an independent massage therapist is approximately $35.00 to
$60.00 per session in Arizona.
Duration: 9 months
1000 Hour Therapeutic Massage with Spa Specialty Program
After completing either the 760 Hour Therapeutic Massage Program,
or the 640 Hour Massage & Health Care Technician Program, the
student may choose advanced spa therapy training. The 1000 Hour
Therapeutic Massage with Spa Specialty Program offers the student
240 hours of advanced training in the most popular spa treatments
offered in today's five-star resorts and spas.
Many top spas require a 1000 hours of training and national certification
for employment. The Spa Specialty Program at PTMC truly prepares
graduates for employment in the most elite facilities. Licensed
Massage Therapists average making $10 - $20 more per therapy for
spa treatments, not to mention the increased "tip" potential.
The 1000 hour programs follow the Monday through Thursday schedule
until the advanced training begins. At this time, all advanced courses
are held 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays and Tuesdays only. .
1000 Hour w/ Spa Specialty
After completing either the 760 Hour Therapeutic Massage
Program, or the 640 Hour Massage & Health Care Technician
Program, the student may enter our most comprehensive training program.
Many spas and professional clinics prefer this certification of
distinction. The students who choose this program are highly encouraged
to pursue national certification as well as consider being dually
enrolled in an associate degree program at Central Arizona College.
This program is designed for those whose current life commitments
do not allow for outside study time. Students have the option of
completing the externship throughout the program length, thus shortening
the total length of the program. In addition to receiving a comprehensive
massage therapy education, the 640 hr. program student studies the
principles of various systems of medicine including naturopathic,
chiropractic and allopathic, and acquires the skills in patient
care and assessment needed to work in these medical settings.
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) reports a definite
increase in the use of massage therapy and the National Academy
of Sports Medicine (NASM) notes a 55% growth in personal fitness
training. We are very excited to offer this integrated curriculum,
combining the sciences of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology needed
to prepare a graduate for national certification as a massage therapist,
as well as a nationally recognized certification in Personal Fitness
Training. Graduates are also prepared to sit for a third certification
in Sports Nutrition if they so desire
Along with a very focused massage therapy curriculum; a state of
the art, integrated approach to personal fitness training is taught
including neuromuscular stabilization (balance), core stabilization,
integrated flexibility training and strength training in a progressive
system. Graduates of this program have all the employment opportunities
of massage therapy, as well as those of personal fitness trainers.
Self-employment or employment with a spa, resort, fitness center
or rehabilitation center are possible.
