11250 Cornell Park Drive, Suite 203
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

The Schools of Medical Massage is a private, Professional School providing massage therapy training in the state of Ohio through its four locations. Through the Schools of Medical Massage program, students are prepared for licensure as massage therapists and will acquire the skills necessary for a career in massage therapy. Campus locations include Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Lima, Ohio.

The program at the Schools of Medical Massage consists of 754 hours of study in anatomy and physiology, massage, ethics, business law, and clinical. Students are required to complete an approved CPR course and perform a number of one-hour massages in the student massage clinic. Schools of Medical Massage also offers training in medical massage ethics, basic business practices and the different styles of approaching patients.

Quick Facts

Schools of Medical Massage graduates are employed in day spas, cruise ships, world-class resorts, hospitals, chiropractic clinics, private massage clinics, wellness centers, and through their own businesses.

The Schools of Medical Massage operate as the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage, the Cincinnati School of Medical Massage, the Dayton School of Medical Massage, and the Lima School of Medical Massage.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, massage therapists will see a 20 to 35 percent increase in job opportunities through 2012.

The school is accredited by Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).

Student massage clinics are available at all of the Schools of Medical Massage locations, allowing students to get hands-on experience. Students practice their massage techniques under the supervision of licensed massage therapists.

Those who wish to attend the massage therapy school must have a high school diploma or GED and with a strong desire to succeed at this program of study.

To practice massage therapy in the state of Ohio, you must complete an approved massage therapy educational program from an institution that is approved by the State Medical Board of Ohio. The program must be no less than 750 hours of instruction. Students must also have a CPR certification as well as successfully pass the examination to become a licensed massage therapist by the State Medical Board of Ohio with a score of 75 percent or more.

Day and Evening courses are offered at all of the Schools of Medical Massage locations.

Cincinnati School of Medical Massage, Dayton School of Medical Massage, and Cleveland School of Medical Massage student clinics offers a one-hour student massage for $33. The Lima School of Medical Massage student clinic offers one-hour student massages for $25. Clinic hours vary by location, appointments are required, and gift certificates are available.

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.