Cleveland Chiropractic College

Coursework or Degrees

(May vary by location and program.)

• Certificate

Campus Locations

Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles Massage Therapy Program

• Decades of teaching experience in health care and wellness
• Part of multi campus system of Cleveland Chiropractic College
• Massage therapy program offered at Los Angeles campus location
• Program prepares students for employment in allied health field
• Frequent program starts offered three times per year
• Hands-on training including student intern clinic
• Personal career counseling with job preparation courses
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles has been an educational leader in health care and wellness since 1911, when the Los Angeles campus was established. The school became part of the Cleveland system in 1950, when it was re-chartered as Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles. The Massage Therapy Certificate program has a primary education goal of providing thorough training in order to prepare graduates for employment in the allied health fields.

Cleveland's massage program is split into two phases, for a total of 650 hours. The first phase takes just 15 weeks and allows graduates to sit for licensing examinations in most California municipalities, while completion of the entire phase takes approximately 30 weeks and qualifies graduates to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. The program director, John Butler, D.C., has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of massage therapy and chiropractic care, and the Cleveland Chiropractic College system is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academic Programs

The massage therapy program at Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles is broken into the following two phases:

Learning Options

The Massage Therapy Program has small class sizes allowing for personalized attention in the classrooms and clinics. Students may begin the program three times a year, in September, January and May.

Faculty

Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles has experienced instructors, including the director of the program, John M. Butler, D.C. The instructors are very knowledgeable in all aspects of massage therapy.

Student Life

Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles is a commuter school and does not offer campus housing. The school offers students many services including free chiropractic care in their Health Center, including a complete history and physical exam and adjustments by supervised interns.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of the program and should complete an application and submit high school transcripts or a GED certificate. In addition, students must be physically able to perform and receive massage techniques taught in the program. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation and write a short essay describing why the student wants to become a massage therapist, and have a personal interview with the Program Director.

The program costs for the Massage Therapy Program are broken down into the two phases. Installment plans as well as financial aid may be available, and students should contact the Finance Office for more information.

Programs of Study

Therapy And Counseling

• Massage Therapy