Maui School of Therapeutic Massage

Come to Maui and Become a Massage Therapist

The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage is located on the gorgeous Hawaiian Island of Maui. We offer 650-hour and 800-hour professional licensing programs to prepare students for successful careers in therapeutic massage. Own your own practice, work for a spa or medical practitioner almost anywhere in the world, and make a meaningful contribution doing something you love--while earning a good living. At only $4,500, our massage training is one of the most affordable anywhere.

"Attending MSTM helped me transform my life from one of chronic upheaval and emotional pain to a life of acceptance and service. The instructors taught me how to touch other human beings with compassion and helped me discover my true nature. They showed me that living gracefully is possible." - Gail M., MSTM grad

Massage Therapy 650-hour and 800-hour Certification Programs

Maui School of Therapeutic Massage offers full-time (12 month) and part-time (7 month) 650-hour and 800-hour professional programs to prepare students for a fulfilling and successful career as a licensed massage therapist. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the health sciences and holistic health care principles, as well as training in a wide variety of hands-on technique approaches.

MSTM provides a rich and well integrated curriculum and a highly qualified and experienced faculty. We value and support both the personal and professional development of our students and are dedicated to providing the highest quality professional education. All of our instructors are skilled teachers and healthcare practitioners with extensive training and clinical experience. We are committed to supporting all students in body, mind and spirit as they develop the skills and confidence to step gracefully into a meaningful new career path. MSTM's Director, James Hackett, was the founder and director of the prestigious Chicago School of Massage Therapy for 16 years prior to relocating to Maui.

Courses at MSTM include:

• Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology
• Massage Theory & Technique
• Therapeutic Exercise & Therapeutic Stretching
• Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage
• Reflexology
• Hydrotherapy & Spa Treatments
• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Neuromuscular (Triggerpoint) Therapy
• Assessment and Treatment of Common Conditions
• Body-Mind Integration & Energy Approaches
• Acupressure & Asian Bodywork
• Business Practices & Ethics
• Clinical Massage Practice

The 800-hour certification option presents an opportunity for the massage student to pursue further study and specialization in a variety of massage and bodywork disciplines. This advanced certification program consists of 150 hours of training, study and clinical practice. The specialty tracks which are available or in development include: Sports & Orthopedic Massage, Myofascial Therapy/Structural Bodywork, Lomi Lomi and Traditional Hawaiian Healing, Spa Treatments, Wellness and Stress Management, Asian Bodywork, and Bodymind Fitness/Movement Therapy.

Our Student Clinic, with the hands-on supervision of our exceptional faculty, provides students with valuable practical experience. In this supportive environment, students are able to integrate the academic, business, communication and practical massage skills presented in the program. The school's student clinic is extremely popular with Maui residents and visitors, for whom it is an essential and affordable part of their wellness program.

International Students

The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage attracts students from all parts of the global community. We've graduated students from over 20 countries, most US states and Canadian provinces. Student visas are available for our international students.

School Licensing and Affiliations

The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage is licensed by the Hawaii State Department of Education, and approved by the State Boards of Massage Therapy of Hawaii, Washington and Oregon. Our curriculum meets all requirements for entrance to the National Certification Examination, considered the highest professional credential in our field, a requirement for licensing in many states, and for membership in the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Graduates of our school are eligible for a massage therapist license in most states and countries. We are a member of the AMTA Council of Schools and the International Massage Association. We have graduated over 600 students, with a pass rate of nearly 100% on state and national licensing exams.

"As the manager of a large and prestigious spa in Hawaii, I have hired hundreds of licensed massage therapists over the years. I strongly prefer to hire graduates of M.S.T.M. over other schools because of their superior training and considerable clinical experience. As a general rule, your graduates are simply more effective." - Christie A

Life on Maui

The natural beauty of Maui is breathtaking. We have some of the finest beaches on the planet. In an hour or so, you can drive from your favorite beach to the 10,000 foot summit of Mount Haleakala, where you'll discover an extinct volcanic crater filled with giant, multicolored cinder cones, miles of hiking trails, and plants and animals found nowhere else. You can swim, dive, surf or snorkel with whales, dolphins, sea turtles and tropical fish. Maui is known for its ideal weather and great variety of mini-climate zones.

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