Massage School of Costa Rica

Massage School of Costa Rica

Join us this winter for our ten week immersion program in massage therapy in Costa Rica!

We've spent a few years looking for the best place to run a massage therapy immersion program, and we've found it. Playa Santa Theresa, in Costa Rica is located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, and has been a well kept secret among surfers for years. It combines the laid back atmosphere of a chic, exclusive beach town (the kind of place where major movie stars go to get away from it all), with up to date conveniences, like internet cafes with wi-fi access (bring your laptop), grocery stores and wonderful restaurants.

The Massage School

If you haven't heard of The Massage School, we are located in Easthampton, Massachusetts. We've been training people to be massage therapists since 2001. Our graduates have found success all over the United States, working in settings as diverse as spas, hospitals, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic clinics and yoga studios. We use a common sense, hands-on approach that recognizes the differences in how we all learn.

At The Massage School we believe that learning to be a great massage therapist is like learning to play a new sport or a musical instrument. It is above all else a motor skill. The best way to learn is not by reading a book or watching a video, but by jumping in and doing it. Unlike many other programs, we get you started on the very first day of class. Our instructors demonstrate the techniques, and then coach you while you practice.

Training at The Massage School exposes you to many different instructors, all of whom are acknowledged experts, and we're bringing all of our great teachers with us to Costa Rica. We're teaching the same curriculum as we do in Massachusetts. Our curriculum is taken directly from the National Certification Board for therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. We have a 100 percent pass rate for this exam, so if your state requires it (many don't), rest assured that you will receive a complete preparation. This is a 650-hour certification program. Unfortunately there is no financial aid available for study outside the United States.

Training in Costa Rica

Now you can get world class training in massage therapy, in one of the best vacation spots in Costa Rica, and receive your certification from a school that's licensed in the United States.

Because the atmosphere is energizing, and conducive to the massage training process, we can achieve in weeks, what takes months or years back in the States in a typical part-time program. Imagine starting your days waking up to the rising sun and birdsong. Then it's down to the beach for swimming or surfing, or into the hills for a vigorous back country hike or run. We'll gather back at the resort for a healthy breakfast, and spend the day learning to do massage. We'll be done for the day in time to catch the waves while the sun goes down across the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

We'll be staying at a beautiful, laid back resort that's practically on the beach. We are known for our exquisite and healthy cuisine. Only the freshest ingredients are used in our traditional casados as well as our more innovative dishes. Our chef can accommodate the needs of our vegetarian students as well. We maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism and aesthetic appeal. We are centrally located on one of the best beaches in Playa Santa Teresa. So join us this winter for a life-enhancing experience training in the best massage techniques, while immersing yourself in a fascinating and healthy lifestyle in paradise. Go home to a new life as a deeply tanned massage therapist.

• The Costa Rican Immersion Program in Massage Therapy begins Monday, January 5, 2009, and runs for 10 weeks, ending on Sunday, March 13, 2009.
• The total tuition is $12,135. This includes all supplies, textbooks, food and lodging.
• This is a 650-hour certification program.
• Unfortunately there is no financial aid available for study outside the United States.

If you are interested in our Costa Rica massage program, Request Information today!