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Olympia College

Olympia College of Massage Therapy

Would you like the skills to relieve patients of pain? The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of health care settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.

A balance of academic knowledge, technical expertise, clinical skills and manual dexterity can provide you with a competitive advantage in this ever-changing field. You will acquire a solid base of knowledge through instruction and hands-on training in our well-rounded curriculum.

The Massage Therapy program is taught over nine modules, with each module encompassing a different course of study.

The 9 modules include the following courses:

Business and Ethics
Swedish Massage, Western Theory & History, Practice & Mechanisms of Health & Disease
Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Infant, & Elder/Geriatric Massage
Eastern Theory and Practice
Energy & Non-traditional therapies, Wellness & CPR
Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Pin and Stretch
Neuromuscular/Trigger Point and Muscle Energy Techniques
Clinical and Sports Massage
Health and Wellness

You will have the practical experience to obtain employment as a massage therapist in a number of healthcare settings, including medical and rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and doctors' and chiropractors´ offices. Opportunities also exist in health spas, hotels, fitness centers, sports organizations, tourist destinations, and cruise ships. There is the possibility of going into private practice as well.

Employment is expected to steadily grow over the next few years. There will be an increased demand for massage services for management of pain and prevention of physical disabilities from injury or disease.

Burr Ridge Campus
6880 N. Frontage Road, Suite 400
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: (630) 920-1102
Fax: (630) 920-9012

Chicago Campus
247 South State Street, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 913-1616
Fax: (312) 913-9422

Merrillville Campus
707 E. 80th Place, Suite 200
Merrillville, IN 46410 Phone: (219) 756-6811
Fax: (219) 756-6812

North Aurora Campus
150 South Lincolnway, Suite 100
North Aurora, IL 60542 Phone: (630) 896-2140
Fax: (630) 896-2144

Skokie Campus
9811 Woods Drive, 2nd Floor
Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: (847) 470-0277
Fax: (847) 470-0266
https://www.olympia-college.com/main_programs_detail.php?ID=374

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