International Massage Schools

Massage schools around the world offer students the opportunity to choose from a wide array of massage styles. No matter where you study, you can learn in Shiatsu, Swedish massage, acupressure, or Thai massage. By utilizing special techniques, massage therapists help to stimulate the body's circulation and promote healing. Most massage therapy programs require a high school diploma or the equivalent; prior courses in biology, anatomy and physiology are helpful. Massage therapists must obtain proper licensing and certification in order to legally work in the field.

Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine

• The Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine provides courses in massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, and ayurveda. The Institute also runs a student clinic to ensure that students obtain a hands-on training in their field of specialization. The certificate program in massage therapy is available on a part-time basis; students are required to fulfill 100 hours of clinical training under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. By taking additional courses, students can "upgrade" their certificate toward a "diploma of remedial massage."

  Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine
  862, North Lake Rd., Cockburn Central (Jandakot)
  Western Australia
  +011-089-417-3553
  aihm.wa.edu.au

Beijing Massage Hospital

• Founded in 1958, Beijing Massage Hospital admits over 100 international students to train in different fields of traditional Chinese massage techniques. The hospital is the largest specialized massage hospital in China and provides massage therapy training to "amateurs" and professionals. The massage hospital provides in-patient and outpatient services to treat patients using therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion (a Chinese herbal therapy) and physiotherapy. Courses range from one week to six months and include basic theory of Chinese traditional medicine, channels and acupuncture points, Chinese massage theoretical study and clinical practice.

  Beijing Massage Hospital
  No.7 Baochan Lane
  Xicheng District
  Beijing, China
  +011-008-610-6616-1064
  massage-hospital.com

Kientalerhof

• Located near the Alpine mountains in Kiental Switzerland, Kientalerhof is a "center for well-being and creativity"; students can choose from techniques like Shiatsu massage, cranio-sacral therapy and rebalancing. Other areas of study include yoga, colon hydrotherapy, and music improvisation. The training in Shiatsu massage consists of four levels; students learn about the total body, traditional Chinese medicine meridian theory, nervous system response and cooking with natural foods.

  Kientalerhof
  Hauptstrasse
  CH 3723 Kiental (BE)
  Switzerland
  +01-41-33-676-2676
  kientalerhof.ch

Thai Massage School

• Thai massage school is fully accredited by the "Thai ministry of education," and international accrediting bodies, including the California Board of Registered Nursing, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. Thai Massage School was recognized as the "best vocational school" by the Thailand Royal award in 2005. Students can choose from a variety of courses in massage therapy such as: basic Thai massage, Thai table massage, Thai foot massage, and Thai chair massage. Students who enroll in a 150-hour, five-level, professional Thai massage program will earn a diploma.

  Thai Massage School
  203/6 Mae Jo Road
  (Across Ruam Choke Market)
  Moo 6, T.Faham
  Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
  +011-053-85-4330
  tmcschool.com