If you are interested in making a difference in other people’s lives through a career in massage therapy, the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy could be just the place for you!

At the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy we believe that a dynamic therapist is one who combines scientific knowledge, excellent bodywork and the ability to be self aware and present. Through a comprehensive program of study that carefully balances the art and science of therapeutic massage, our program strives to enrich the lives of all of our students. Empowered with knowledge and understanding of the human body, our graduates are able to speak intelligently and professionally with their clients and other health care practitioners about the importance of massage therapy in preventive and palliative care.

We offer:

• Full-time and part-time classes
• Financial Aid for those who qualify
• Training that fully prepares you to be easily placed in any position in the massage field
• An atmosphere that nurtures and empowers you through a transformative process that is integrated into your educational experience
• Training in proper body mechanics so you can enjoy longevity as a massage therapist
• Continuing Education classes through our Red Pines Training Center

We offer financial assistance in the form of Federal Student Aid including the Pell Grant, Stafford Direct Loans and Parent PLUS Loans. Additional government funding may be available for qualified students who are Veterans, students with disabilities, and students who are unemployed. Students may also apply for loans through select private lenders or choose from one of our Tuition Payment Plans. Our Financial Aid department will walk you through the process to help make it affordable for you to begin your massage career.

The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage is proud to be named a School of Distinction by our accrediting agency, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. This award recognizes schools that have demonstrated a commitment to delivering quality educational programs to the students, graduates and employers that deserve our best.

The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy has a placement rate of 78%. The Placement Coordinator is available throughout the program to help students develop a vision for how they will practice massage upon graduation. The Placement Coordinator is also available to alumni who would like further career assistance.

Your future is in your hands! Simply request information to explore your possibilities and see if The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy is the perfect place for you to start your massage therapy career.

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Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (named a School of Distinction by ACCSC, 2010).

Programs Available at Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy:

Massage Therapy

Full-Time Massage Therapy Program (9 Months)
Full-Time classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:30pm. Starts each February and September.

Morning Part-Time Massage Therapy Program (14 Months)
Morning Part-Time classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and one Saturday per month. Starts each February and September.

Evening Part-Time Massage Therapy Program (21 Months)
Evening Part-Time classes are held 3 nights per week from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm and one or two Saturdays per month. Starts each March and October.

Massage Therapy - Continuing Education

New York State now requires all Licensed Massage Therapists to receive 36 hours of continuing education every three years. The Red Pines Training Center is the continuing education branch of The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy (CNWSMT). The Red Pines Training Center has recently been recognized by the New York State Education Department as a sponsor of continuing education for massage therapists.

§ NYS approved CE Hours for Licensed Massage Therapists

§ NYS approved CE Hours for Physical Therapists

§ Board of Certification (BOC) approved CE Hours for Athletic Trainers

§ National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) approved for Licensed Massage Therapists

Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy Campus:

Albany

Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy is conveniently located at 3 Cerone Commercial Drive, Albany, NY 12205.