Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy WSMT
The Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. (WSMT) is a place where your success in learning is our entire focus. We have structured our program to help you learn all the tools you will need to be a successful massage therapist whether you are right out of high school, or changing careers later in life. You will learn how to care for clients and their myriad of needs as well as how to take care of yourself so that you can give your best to your clients every day and for many years. Everything you do at the Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. will be a valuable opportunity for learning solid basics as well as interesting advanced techniques. You will find it an engaging and inspiring endeavor! We can’t wait to help you get started!
WSMT Student Clinic
WSMT is more than a place for training future professional massage therapists, it is a place where students also learn the art of interacting with clients. The student clinic is open to the general public to give students exceptional clinical experience in a real world environment. Available several days per week, eager and energetic students are available to give rejuvenating 60 minute massages at a reduced cost to the community.
Students attending WSMT go through extensive training prior to entering a clinical environment. To help fulfill their clinical experience for graduation, our students are there to not only provide therapeutic massages, but to also build experience with different techniques, specialized treatments and applying classroom theory to real world environments. All of this is under the guidance of the WSMT faculty.
Welcome to the world of massage therapy! You have chosen a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. Many more people are seeking massage every year as a way to alleviate pain and seek relaxation. You will enjoy helping your clients to better health through massage. We are located in the Village Plaza in Germantown. We have a central classroom and 5 treatment rooms for practice time and clinic work.
Program Outline
The Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. provides a program of 620 instructional hours. The Program Includes:
198 hours Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology
324 hours Massage Theory and Practice
50 hours Professional Career Development
8 hours CPR and First Aid
40 hours Student Clinic
Course Descriptions
Anatomy/Physiology for Massage Therapists
70 hours
Here students will learn about body organization, anatomical terminology, and the systems of the body. A general orientation to the healthy human body sets the stage for understanding musculo-skeletal pathologies.
Kinesiology
80 hours
This course helps students gain an awareness of how the body moves; which muscles are involved in movements, how the body was designed to move to stay healthy, and what happens to the structures when movements have become dysfunctional.
Pathology
48 hours
Massage therapists are in direct contact with clients’ bodies. Students learn what medical conditions make massage dangerous for the client as well as what conditions could be dangerous for the therapist. In addition, students learn how massage can be beneficial for many conditions.
Massage Theory and Practice
324 hours
Students will learn to:
communicate with clients by learning their medical backgrounds, expectations for a massage session, empathetic listening, and obtaining feedback.
create a treatment plan based on the client’s history, expectations, postural analysis, past massage/chiropractic experiences, and doctor’s recommendations.
develop, organize, and manage a client session.
keep accurate client records to document work accomplished and planned work for the future.
apply appropriate techniques using hands, fingers, thumbs, elbows, forearms, and hand-held tools.
develop palpaption skills and knowledge of anatomy of the muscles and bones simultaneously.
self-assess, utilize self-care and stess management, and use good biomechanics.
set appropriate boundaries with clients.
use thermal therapies to supplement massage.
use Contemporary Western Massage techniques as well as Therapeutic Massage techniques as needed by clients.
use Sports Massage techniques to enhance athletic performance.
use acupressure both with clients and as self-care.
do a basic routine of chair massage as well as some advanced therapeutic techniques to use with clients in the workplace.
use Active Isolated Stretching both with clients and as self-care.
design sessions for special populations.
Students will be expected to complete at least 1 hour of massage practice outside of school hours as homework each week. Additionally, there will be typical assignments of reading and writing associated with class work.
Professional Career Development
50 hours
Students need to learn the basics of business practices relevant to the practice of massage therapy. Business structures, business plans, risk management, and business bookkeeping are some of the topics covered here. In addition, students will learn the law as it applies to massage therapy in Wisconsin and how to deal with various ethical situations which arise in the massage practice.
CPR and First Aid
8 hours
Since massage therapists are healthcare workers and could see a situation needing emergency procedures, certification classes in CPR and First Aid are included in massage training.
Student Clinic
40 hours
Starting in the 19th week of school, students will work with the public in the offices at the school. Instructors will supervise their work by assisting and reviewing what the student did afterward. This is an important step in helping the student feel confident and competent in working with previously unknown people. It will also provide a valuable service to the surrounding communities.
Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy is pleased to offer the Massage Therapy program at an affordable price that includes required text material as well as a massage table. Tuition options are available, including a generous financing option. Payment arrangements must be made prior to the first session of classes.
Tuition Includes:
620 Hours of Instruction, Supervison, and Practice
All Required Textbooks
Massage Table
Tuition Payment Schedule:
Option 1
$1000.00 to be sent in with application.
$6700.00 is due on the first day of class.
$7700.00 Total Tuition
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Option 2
$1000.00 to be sent in with application.
$6700.00 financed through school
$ 385.00
5% fee for financing*
$8085.00 Total tuition
Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy WSMT
N112 W16760 Mequon Road
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Tel.: (262) 250-1276
https://www.wsmt.org/
The Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. (WSMT) is a place where your success in learning is our entire focus. We have structured our program to help you learn all the tools you will need to be a successful massage therapist whether you are right out of high school, or changing careers later in life. You will learn how to care for clients and their myriad of needs as well as how to take care of yourself so that you can give your best to your clients every day and for many years. Everything you do at the Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. will be a valuable opportunity for learning solid basics as well as interesting advanced techniques. You will find it an engaging and inspiring endeavor! We can’t wait to help you get started!
WSMT Student Clinic
WSMT is more than a place for training future professional massage therapists, it is a place where students also learn the art of interacting with clients. The student clinic is open to the general public to give students exceptional clinical experience in a real world environment. Available several days per week, eager and energetic students are available to give rejuvenating 60 minute massages at a reduced cost to the community.
Students attending WSMT go through extensive training prior to entering a clinical environment. To help fulfill their clinical experience for graduation, our students are there to not only provide therapeutic massages, but to also build experience with different techniques, specialized treatments and applying classroom theory to real world environments. All of this is under the guidance of the WSMT faculty.
Welcome to the world of massage therapy! You have chosen a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. Many more people are seeking massage every year as a way to alleviate pain and seek relaxation. You will enjoy helping your clients to better health through massage. We are located in the Village Plaza in Germantown. We have a central classroom and 5 treatment rooms for practice time and clinic work.
Program Outline
The Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy, Inc. provides a program of 620 instructional hours. The Program Includes:
198 hours Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology
324 hours Massage Theory and Practice
50 hours Professional Career Development
8 hours CPR and First Aid
40 hours Student Clinic
Course Descriptions
Anatomy/Physiology for Massage Therapists
70 hours
Here students will learn about body organization, anatomical terminology, and the systems of the body. A general orientation to the healthy human body sets the stage for understanding musculo-skeletal pathologies.
Kinesiology
80 hours
This course helps students gain an awareness of how the body moves; which muscles are involved in movements, how the body was designed to move to stay healthy, and what happens to the structures when movements have become dysfunctional.
Pathology
48 hours
Massage therapists are in direct contact with clients’ bodies. Students learn what medical conditions make massage dangerous for the client as well as what conditions could be dangerous for the therapist. In addition, students learn how massage can be beneficial for many conditions.
Massage Theory and Practice
324 hours
Students will learn to:
communicate with clients by learning their medical backgrounds, expectations for a massage session, empathetic listening, and obtaining feedback.
create a treatment plan based on the client’s history, expectations, postural analysis, past massage/chiropractic experiences, and doctor’s recommendations.
develop, organize, and manage a client session.
keep accurate client records to document work accomplished and planned work for the future.
apply appropriate techniques using hands, fingers, thumbs, elbows, forearms, and hand-held tools.
develop palpaption skills and knowledge of anatomy of the muscles and bones simultaneously.
self-assess, utilize self-care and stess management, and use good biomechanics.
set appropriate boundaries with clients.
use thermal therapies to supplement massage.
use Contemporary Western Massage techniques as well as Therapeutic Massage techniques as needed by clients.
use Sports Massage techniques to enhance athletic performance.
use acupressure both with clients and as self-care.
do a basic routine of chair massage as well as some advanced therapeutic techniques to use with clients in the workplace.
use Active Isolated Stretching both with clients and as self-care.
design sessions for special populations.
Students will be expected to complete at least 1 hour of massage practice outside of school hours as homework each week. Additionally, there will be typical assignments of reading and writing associated with class work.
Professional Career Development
50 hours
Students need to learn the basics of business practices relevant to the practice of massage therapy. Business structures, business plans, risk management, and business bookkeeping are some of the topics covered here. In addition, students will learn the law as it applies to massage therapy in Wisconsin and how to deal with various ethical situations which arise in the massage practice.
CPR and First Aid
8 hours
Since massage therapists are healthcare workers and could see a situation needing emergency procedures, certification classes in CPR and First Aid are included in massage training.
Student Clinic
40 hours
Starting in the 19th week of school, students will work with the public in the offices at the school. Instructors will supervise their work by assisting and reviewing what the student did afterward. This is an important step in helping the student feel confident and competent in working with previously unknown people. It will also provide a valuable service to the surrounding communities.
Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy is pleased to offer the Massage Therapy program at an affordable price that includes required text material as well as a massage table. Tuition options are available, including a generous financing option. Payment arrangements must be made prior to the first session of classes.
Tuition Includes:
620 Hours of Instruction, Supervison, and Practice
All Required Textbooks
Massage Table
Tuition Payment Schedule:
Option 1
$1000.00 to be sent in with application.
$6700.00 is due on the first day of class.
$7700.00 Total Tuition
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Option 2
$1000.00 to be sent in with application.
$6700.00 financed through school
$ 385.00
5% fee for financing*
$8085.00 Total tuition
Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy WSMT
N112 W16760 Mequon Road
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
Tel.: (262) 250-1276
https://www.wsmt.org/