Massage Therapy 670 Hour Training Program
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY IN MASSAGE THERAPY
Whether you are interested in beginning a career in massage therapy, receiving professional massage services, or expanding your skills through continuing education, Massage Academy of the Poconos welcomes you.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Vicki Hicks, LMT, BCTMB
Founder and Director
Massage Academy of the Poconos was founded by licensed massage therapist and educator Vicki Hicks with the mission of providing high-quality massage therapy education while serving the wellness needs of the community.
Through professional training, mentorship, and hands-on learning, the academy helps students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to build successful careers in therapeutic massage.
Massage Program overview
Train your hands MAP YOUR FUTURE
The Massage Therapy program consists of an extensive, 670-hour program that will lead to a diploma in Massage Therapy. (We offer several different times and choices that will enable you to complete school and “have a life” at the same time.) We have one main goal for All Students: to offer a very thorough and extensive course of study in Massage Therapy for entry-level positions.
Additional Objectives:
- Graduate well-educated, caring professionals to meet the growing need for qualified massage therapists.
- Work competently with other health care providers.
- Increase the public awareness of the positive benefits of Massage Therapy.
- Provide an ethical framework from which to practice your new profession.
- Give the student a strong business acumen to ensure success.
- Prepare the student to sit for the (MBLEX) Licensing Exam.
PLEASE NOTE TUITION UP DATE AS OF JUNE 2025, $8,700 + $100 registration fee TOTAL $8,800.00
Next start date:
To be determined
Please review program catalog then contact us to learn more
Massage Therapy Program: 670 Hour Curriculum
(One clock hour equals 50 minutes of instruction)
Course Number and Name Clock Hours
#101 Massage Therapy, Level 1
#102 Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology
#103 Business Practice Management/Ethics
#104 Introduction to Sports Massage
#105 Introduction to Healthcare Setting Massage
#106 Chair Massage
#107 Introduction to Reflexology
#108 Introduction to Asian Therapy
#109 Introduction to Spa Therapy
#110 Introduction to Aroma Therapy
#111 Introduction to Thai Chi
#112 Career Options for the Massage Therapist
#113 Introduction to Trigger Point Therapy
#114 Introduction to Yoga
#115 Student Clinic Experience
#116 Massage Therapy, Level 2
#117 Health Care Setting Massage Pathway
Admissions: Process / Requirements
Applicants must submit completed Application Form, a completed Enrollment Agreement, along with a non-refundable $100 Registration fee. Please also submit an up-to-date Physician’s Statement of Health and text copy of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Please review the full catalog PDF link below for more information.
A Natural Next Step for Healthcare Professionals
Many healthcare professionals pursue massage therapy
Massage therapy provides an opportunity to extend your impact in a more flexible, hands-on, and wellness-focused setting.
Whether you are currently practicing or transitioning within your career, your existing clinical experience creates a strong foundation for success in massage therapy training and licensure.
This pathway allows you to continue working with the body—while expanding into preventative care, recovery, and whole-person wellness.
If you have a background in healthcare—such as a Physical Therapy Assistant, Athletic Trainer, Nurse, Occupational Therapist Assistant or other allied health professional—massage therapy offers a natural extension of your clinical skill set.
Our program is designed to build on your existing knowledge of anatomy, patient care, and therapeutic touch, allowing you to expand your role in supporting wellness, recovery, and preventative care.
Many healthcare professionals pursue massage therapy licensure to:
- Broaden their scope of hands-on care
- Reduce physical and professional burnout
- Create flexible, patient-centered work opportunities
- Integrate wellness services into their existing practice
- Have the flexibility to work in spa and wellness focused settings
Contact our Director of Education to learn more. Use the contact us form below or email Vicki Hicks.
Tuition and other information
Tuition
Total program fee= $8,800 ($8,700 plus $100 Registration fee)
In House Financing Options
The following Payment Options are possible, with NO finance fees or student loans after graduation!
1) Payment taken in full at time of Enrollment.
All of the following options will require a credit check to determine which loan you qualify for. A co-signer may be required.
2) Payment over duration of class.
3) A down-payment of at least $1,500-$2,000, + monthly payments throughout class duration, in order to pay tuition in full by graduation.
The following financing options will vary depending on your down payment, interest rate fees and duration of loan.
Past Students have also utilized:
Credit Card, Credit Union, Personal Bank Financing. Family-member Loan/ Assistance Savings accountWe can provide contact information for various possible scholarships & tuition reimbursement plans that may be available at the time of your enrollment.
Class Size: Our average class is 8 -15 students.
Graduates of our program may have access to employment opportunities that include sign-on incentives and potential tuition reimbursement through local wellness providers and spa employers. These opportunities are offered directly by employers and may vary based on position, location, and availability.
Massage Academy of the Poconos does not guarantee employment or financial incentives. All employment offers and benefits are determined solely by the hiring employer.
Evening program (& some weekends)
3 nights a week: 6pm-10pm (Days vary per class) It will take approximately 1 year to complete the P/T Evening program
Daytime program (when available & some weekends)
3 days a week: 9am-3pm (+ some weekends) It will take approximately 9.5 months to complete the P/T Daytime program
License Process
After graduation, you are required to take the MBLEX exam in order to obtain a Massage Therapy License. You will need to pass the exam to obtain a License and practice in the State of Pennsylvania- as well as other states, should you plan to get licensed and practice outside of PA.
Your Future in Massage Therapy
Massage Therapists are in demand. There are many opportunities in the Poconos, as well as the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Possible work opportunities include (but are not limited to):
- Luxury Spa / wellness centers
- Chiropractor/Medical/Physical Therapy Office
- Fitness Center
- Mobile Massage Service
- Massage Franchise
- Private Practice
We can help to connect you with job opportunities but we can not guarantee placement.
