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Schools Concentrating On Massage Therapists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Tri-C, Stark State, Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, and Owens Community College.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Stautzenberger College-Brecksville, Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Ohio College of Massotherapy, and Stautzenberger College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Tri-C and Carnegie Institute.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Tri-C, Stautzenberger College, Stark State, and Owens Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Mercy College of Northwest Ohio, Owens Community College, and Stautzenberger College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio.
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Spotlight Ohio Schools Related to This Career
- Locations: Cleveland
- Programs: 2 relevant programs; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Associate, Certificate, Diploma
- Locations: Broadview Heights
- Programs: One relevant program; click the school name for details.
- Degrees: Diploma
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Cleveland School Of Massage Advanced Bodywork Institute • Solon, OH
Studying Ethical Massage Practitioner Certificate (completion in 2003)
• 5/1/2011
"It helped me to get started with my own business, and I was encouraged to come in any time for refreshers or questions or anything else that might be needed. They really cared about my success."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | Most people pursuing this career need a license in the state of Ohio, since it will be easier to find employment. But it is not impossible to have a career without a license. I did it for a few years before I went on to further my education. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The reputation was good and the teachers were passionate about their work. I think most people going into this field probably want a massotherapy license as opposed to a certificate, though. |
| Program Quality | 9 | It was a good program and I learned from excellent teachers who were passionate about teaching massage. They included in their instruction how to market yourself after graduation. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | N/A |
| How Difficult | 3 | I was already familiar with basic anatomy which helped with my studying. The program was challenging at times, but not overly difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I was impressed that we began hands-on massage on day one and that we were able to massage a variety of body types. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | To be honest, I don't remember the schedule. It was only a few days per week and there was no flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | It was a small classroom type of atmosphere. There were reference books that could be borrowed at any time. |
| Social Life | 5 | It was a small private school that taught massage only. Since then the school has moved to a larger college location. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They were very good at teaching you how to market yourself to start your own massage business. They helped you to decide what avenue to pursue. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The school/director welcomes you to come back at any time for any reason with no fees. I did not go back, but was glad to know that I could. |
Sinclaire Community College • Dayton, OH
Studying Massage Therapy (completion in 2006)
• 7/16/2011
"They taught me very well, and gave me a lot of hands on training. Sinclaire was helpful, understanding, and really cared to help."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Based on how helpful and caring they were, I would recommend them to anyone. They also had an extensive learning programs |
| Program Reputation | 8 | A lot of people that are Massage Therapists, or want to be one, recommend going to Sinclaire. |
| Program Quality | 9 | The instructors are amazing. They are very helpful. |
| Instruction | 10 | There isn't one thing my classes didn't cover. They prepared me in every aspect of Massage Therapy. |
| How Difficult | 5 | There were things that were difficult to learn and took extra effort, but other things in the program were very easy. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The instructors always had the students doing hands on training aside from book work. They had dummy dolls, skeletons, etc. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | There were evening and day classes available. The hours of the day and evening classes weren't good times for me, though. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Sinclaire had more than enough resources for Massage Therapy. They had top of the line computers, library, and instructors, plus hands on training equipment. |
| Social Life | 8 | Everyone was extremely helpful, and I could always ask if I needed help. The students were also friendly. There were lots of supportive clubs based on your program and/or interests. |
| Placement Services | 9 | They were 100% helpful. They provided me with leads, helped with my resume, and got me the job I wanted. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | It's decent enough. It is very supportive, and is always there for me if I need any support. |
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