Massage Therapy Degree in Hattiesburg

Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy

Get your hands on an exciting career in the field of massage therapy! Antonelli College’s Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy in Hattiesburg can get you ready for all aspects of the massage industry, including therapeutic massage techniques and ethical responsibility.

Our Hattiesburg Massage Therapy degree starts with the fundamentals of how the body functions, moves and processes. After the introduction, you’ll learn to perform a wide range of massage techniques, both traditional and modern, such as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, tai chi, hydrotherapy, body wraps and exfoliations. You’ll also learn about energy work and the explanation behind how chi – or energy – flows through the body.

Hands-on Massage Therapy training and experience

Our Hattiesburg location offers students industry-standard training facilities combined with hands-on experience, personalized class settings and dedicated faculty to give you the massage therapy training you need for successful career opportunities. Our Hattiesburg Massage Therapy degree can prepare you to take the Ohio State Licensing Exam, Mississippi State Board Licensing Exam, MBLEX and national exams in massage therapy.

Upon completion of our Massage Therapy program in Hattiesburg, graduates can explore several massage therapy opportunities in a variety of settings, such as:

• Private offices
• Massage therapy clinics
• Chiropractors’ and doctors’ offices
• Holistic health clinics
• Health clubs and fitness centers
• Spas and resorts
• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Sport teams or sports medicine facilities

As the massage therapy field continues to grow, our program can help you stand out from the competition. Currently, 33 states and the District of Columbia regulate massage therapists, and almost all of these states now require a minimum of 500 hours or more from state-recognized training programs like Antonelli College’s Massage Therapy degree.

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