The knowledge gained at the Academy incorporates the elements of massage, with advanced skills, to enhance the overall health and well-being of the client. Students are provided with the educational tools necessary to:

• Acquire an in-depth foundation of the scientific knowledge related to massage techniques and applications.
• Understand the effectiveness of Massage Therapy in relationship to the body, and recognize its limitations.
• Demonstrate safe and effective means for assessing the mind-body status of the client and to determine the most effective means of intervention.
• Increase student’s self-awareness and enhance his/her ability to effectively contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional well being of clients.
• Develop an understanding of proper ethical practices as a Certified Massage Therapist.
• Demonstrate confidence and professionalism in the practice of Massage Therapy.
• Integrate the various approaches of mind-body therapy and scientific knowledge into a functional understanding of the human body as a whole.
• Prepare graduates to establish their own professional massage practices and to secure employment in medical or other health care agencies.