BACKGROUND
The Academy of Massage Therapy has been helping students of massage therapy realize their dreams of becoming professional massage therapists since 1990. The two locations in New Jersey provide the necessary credit hours required for massage certification.
Since educational backgrounds and learning skills differ from person to person, they’ve developed a curriculum that accommodates kinesthetic, auditory and visual learners. The supportive staff and faculty help and encourage all with a desire to learn and achieve. The school’s mission is to provide comprehensive training in massage therapy in a supportive atmosphere, so that graduates will gain the financial independence, professional status and self-esteem that this career provides.
PRO
– Accredited Program
– Competitive tuition rates
– Small teacher/student ratio
– Program available in Spanish
– Great graduation and placement rates
CON
– No student life
– Limited program space
– Type of accreditation may not transfer credits to other schools
DEGREE PROGRAMS
AMT was the first massage school in New Jersey to be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. They are now accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Their graduates qualify to sit for the National Certification Exam. Many graduates also use their education to apply for licenses in New York, Hawaii, New Mexico, Connecticut, Maryland and Florida, since their standards meet or exceed most states’ standards. AMT programs also satisfy the educational requirements for the newly enacted New Jersey state massage therapist license.
– Clinical Massage Therapy (52 Weeks)
– Spa Therapy (8 Weeks)
– Massage Therapy (also available in Spanish) (34 Weeks)
SCHOOLS
– Hackensack, New Jersey
– Jersey City, New Jersey
CONCLUSION
The Academy of Massage Therapy is a specialized school to help students realize their goal of becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist. Massage therapy is an excellent profession to help earn a living as well as help the people who require or request your services.
Common Misspellings
Acadamy of Massage Therapy, Academy of Message Therapy, AMT, Academy of Massage, Massage Theripy