8702 N. 30th St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68112

The Universal College of Healing Arts, located in the historic Florence District of Omaha, Nebraska, began in 1995 as a response to the community's desire for a massage therapy licensure program. The school offers a 1,000-hour massage therapy diploma program and an associate degree.

The Universal College of Healing Arts' 1,000-hour massage therapy diploma program prepares students for licensure as massage therapists. The associate degree program expands the students' employment opportunities in the medical community. Both programs are also offered in a blended online format. Students take the academic courses online and attend weekend intensives for the practical components.

Courses for the diploma program include massage theory and practice, anatomy and physiology, wellness, complementary therapies, business, specialized massage, kinesiology, general pathology, pathology research and clinical application, applied anatomy, massage internship, community service, advanced massage, curriculum integration/board preparation, Eastern physiology and anatomy, traditional Chinese medicine and an assortment of other courses. The associate degree program includes ethics, communication, integrated anatomy and treatment, sports massage, introduction to psychology, clinical massage, myofascial release therapy, healing foods and herbs, and a variety of other courses.

Quick Facts

The Universal College of Healing Arts' facility is 12,500 square feet with a full massage clinic, eight private treatment rooms, business offices, classrooms, and a fully-equipped gymnasium. There is a conference center for movement classes and regional workshops, a library, computer lab, student lounge and a kitchen area.

The college's Healing Arts Store is open to the public and students. The store has a selection of blossoming teas, gluten/sugar-free cookies, incense and massage oils. Students can also purchase books and supplies.

Universal College's diploma program is approved and licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services for the State of Nebraska. The associate degree is approved by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post-secondary Education. The college has a distinguished institutional accreditation from ABHES (Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools) for the diploma and associate degree as well as the blended online program.

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.