6413 Waters Avenue
Savannah, Ga. 31406

Founded in 1991, the Savannah School of massage therapy trains students for careers as massage therapists through its 600-hour massage therapy program. In addition to high quality career training, students are prepared to take the national certification test administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Savannah School of massage therapy's massage program teaches students the basics of neuromuscular therapy and energy work techniques. Courses include anatomy and physiology, business practices, complementary modalities, deep tissue, HIV/AIDS education, kinesiology, neuromuscular therapy, pathology, S.O.A.P notes and charting, clinical sports massage, and Swedish massage.

Savannah School of Massage offers continuing education programs, such as pregnancy massage certification. The pregnancy massage certification is a 32-hour course, which certifies students in pregnancy/postpartum massage. Topics covered are anatomy and physiology for pregnancy, benefits of pregnancy and postpartum massage, techniques for this clientele, labor support, aromatherapy for pregnant clients, and relaxation techniques. The course also includes a class notebook and certificate upon completion of written and practicum examination.

Quick Facts

Savannah school of massage therapy guarantees practical training while emphasizing real world experience. Students practice on clients with various body types and physical conditions. They also participate in wellness massage and hospital-based clinical work.

Instructors are practicing massage therapists who are well-informed and trained in the subjects they teach.

The school offers massage to the public in the student massage clinic. The clinic is semi-private and each student or graduate therapist is set up in a curtained bay.

Savannah School of Massage Therapy's financial assistance includes in-house payment plans, Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loans and Parent PLUS Loans, Upromise, VA finding, and low-interest student loans.

Savannah School of Massage Therapy's program take 12 months to complete.

Savannah School of Massage has received many accolades for their excellence in massage therapy and supports many area businesses and charitable organizations. These businesses and charitable organizations include American Heart Association, Savannah S.A.F.E. Shelter, Open Arms, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital, Gulfstream Aerospace, Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) for abused and neglected children, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Memorial Hospital, Union Camp, and Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.).

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.