Massage Therapy School FAQs

Massage Therapy Programs

What’s special about the massage programs at World School of Massage (San Francisco Bay Area)?

Our Massage Therapy School programs have been at the forefront of holistic health education for nearly 30 years, offering much more than excellent training in the techniques of bodywork. Whether you take classes in our Massage School, our School of Health and Life Coaching, or both, you’ll also experience:

Entrepreneurship and business training
Success and achievement training
Communication training
Leadership training
Relationship training
Stress management
Career development training

A therapist, practitioner, educator, or coach who has completed the World School’s extensive personal and professional development training is equipped to create outstanding results for clients, and a successful, lasting career for themselves.

Career Development

How will World School programs prepare me for a successful massage therapy career?

A lasting, successful career in the massage, health and wellness field takes much more than just a business class. It takes a broad spectrum of training–

from communication and empathy skills that create lasting relationships,
to entrepreneurship skills that build a prosperous private practice,
to excellence and in your healing skills that produce client results,
to healthy living, self-healing, and personal development that sustain your passion for what you do.

This wide array of skills and abilities is what we have been supporting our students do successfully for nearly 30 years.

For more, read our Secrets to a Sustainable Massage Therapy Career.

Why is your Professional Massage Therapy Program 510 hours and what’s the advantage of that over a 100-hour massage therapy intensive?

We want you to have a successful career. Our program is designed to give you the highest quality education possible, which means preparing you with the range of modalities, plentiful hands-on experience, and career success training.

Additionally, our PMT-National program gives you access to:

Employment by massage businesses who look for this minimum when hiring
A massage career in a state with a 500-hour plus licensing requirement
Eligibility to take the National Certification exam
California state licensing under the new voluntary state licensing, and ease of transition into mandatory California State licensing in coming years

Are your course schedules flexible?

Our programs are designed to accommodate varying schedules, offering evening, weekend and daytime classes full or part-time.

How soon can I get started?

Anytime! World School programs run on a rolling admission schedule, with many start dates monthly.

International Students

Can I come to the World School as an international student?

Yes, students from over 30 countries have come to the World School.

The World School is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

We can assist you in obtaining an I-20, the Certificate of Eligibility of Nonimmigrant Student Status.

Immigration regulations require international students to participate in either our comprehensive Master Bodyworker Program or our Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioner Program.

Housing

Do you provide housing assistance?

Yes, our enrollment team will support you in relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area.

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