Student massage therapy clinic. What is this?
Our student clinic is open to the public. Massages are made by appointment only most days of the week. First-level interns have completed training in basic skills and Swedish massage and have completed proficiency testing. Second-level interns have developed deep-tissue and palpation skills and demonstrate advanced capabilities in body contact and therapeutic presence. Students interns have learned the profession’s code of ethics and pledge themselves to the highest standards. Student interns are thoroughly supervised by our professional staff.
What to expect from a Student massage therapy clinic?
Student clinic is a time for learning; there is always a clinic supervisor present to help answer any questions you may have. The clinic supervisor will "check in" to evaluate the student and to ensure the client is getting the type of bodywork he or she needs. We want this to be a pleasant experience. if you are not satisfied with the work you are receiving or have a need that remains unmet, ask the student to get the supervisor. The supervisor will be glad to assist you. Feedback and evaluation forms are important for both the client and the student. A portion of the student's grade comes from your evaluation, so please take the time to fill it out candidly and thoroughly. Massages are performed in private rooms. We also have a large treatment room for couples or groups.
What is the cost of the session in Student massage therapy clinic?
Cost of the session in Student massage therapy clinic is following:
$20 - 30 minute massage
$40 - 60 minute massage
$60 - 90 minute massage
$80 - 120 minute massage
What are the differences between the Private Program and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Program?
The Private Program offers a fast track certificate option from January2023-July 2023, or an extended Mastery program, from January 2023-Dcember 2023.
Both these options follow the same schedule from January to July, which is:
Tues zoom class 3-5 pm
Thurs zoom or in person class 6-8 pm
Twelve weekends (sat/sun) From 9:30am-5:30pm.
The Mastery class add on runs from August- December, for five weekends, Fri-Sunday, 9:30am-5:30pm
The Private Massage Therapy Certificate program (600 hours) costs $10,200.00.
The Private Massage Therapy Mastery Program (750 hours) costs $15,000.00.
*Private students are required to complete 136 hours of clinical massage outside of scheduled class time.
Please see the specifics here.
The SWIC program; done through Southwestern Community College, offers payment plans, and day or evening classes, with a few weekends interspersed. There’s an option to do just the certificate program, or do a full Associates in Applied Sciences Degree.
Length of program – 7 months for Certificate only, or 2 years for the Associates.
Evening and weekend classes
Payment plans available
Classes begin January and June
*Note: schedule subject to change. Additional sections may be available depending on enrollment. For Summer/Spring Semester starts – Clinical practicums are scheduled by appointment.
The SWIC Massage Therapy Certificate program (602 hours) costs an estimated $4,324.00.
(This cost difference is balanced by the fact that students of the private program receive a more advanced education with the inclusion of higher level techniques, such as a Myofascial Release Technique certification pending successful completion of examination)
* SWIC students are required to complete 186 hours of clinical massages outside of scheduled class time.
Please see our info page for more details.