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Prepare for a career in massage therapy through hands-on training, hybrid learning and real-world practice at SOCHI’s North Hollywood campus. Build a foundation in anatomy and movement while learning professional massage techniques used across wellness, spa and sports-focused settings.
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37 Weeks
Program Training
Learning Format
Skills Training
Massage therapy combines knowledge of the human body with skilled, professional hands-on techniques. SOCHI’s Advanced Professional Massage Therapy program is designed to help students develop both the technical foundation and practical experience needed to pursue opportunities in the massage and wellness field.
Practice massage techniques and bodywork skills as part of a structured professional training program.
Combine online coursework with the in-person training required to develop practical massage skills.
Develop professional, ethical and business knowledge alongside massage therapy techniques and client-care skills.
Learning massage therapy requires more than reading about techniques. Students develop practical skills through guided instruction and hands-on practice while building an understanding of how anatomy, movement, health considerations, and professional communication influence massage sessions.
The program brings together classroom knowledge and practical application so students can develop technique, confidence and professional habits as they progress.
The curriculum combines foundational health sciences, massage theory, professional practices and hands-on bodywork. Coursework helps students understand not only how techniques are performed, but how to approach massage therapy professionally and responsibly.
SOCHI’s program exposes students to a range of massage and bodywork approaches, helping them build a broader understanding of techniques used across wellness, spa, recovery and sports-focused environments.
Practical experience is an important part of preparing for massage therapy work. SOCHI students have opportunities to apply what they have learned through hands-on practice and student-clinic experience.
This environment helps students strengthen technique, professional communication, session preparation and confidence while working in a setting that reflects real client interactions.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $58,450 for massage therapists in May 2025 and projects employment to grow 15% from 2025 to 2035. Earnings and employment opportunities vary by location, experience, work setting, schedule and other factors.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 15% from 2025 to 2035.
SOCHI supports students as they prepare to enter the professional massage therapy field. Career Services provides guidance with career preparation, résumé development, interview skills, and job-search strategies to help graduates confidently pursue opportunities after completing the program.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. SOCHI’s Financial Aid team can help eligible students understand available funding options, complete the financial aid process, and explore resources to make their Massage Therapy education more accessible.
SOCHI’s campus is located in North Hollywood, providing a Los Angeles-area option for students seeking professional massage therapy training. The program combines hybrid coursework with hands-on training at the campus, allowing students to build both foundational knowledge and practical skills.
Conveniently located in North Hollywood, SOCHI’s campus is accessible to students from communities throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including Burbank, Glendale, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Universal City, and surrounding neighborhoods. Students can develop practical skills in a professional learning environment while preparing for opportunities in wellness, spa, healthcare, fitness, and other professional settings.
The curriculum combines foundational health sciences, massage theory, professional practices and hands-on bodywork. Coursework helps students understand not only how techniques are performed, but how to approach massage therapy professionally and responsibly.
Work in environments centered on massage, wellness and client care.
Apply massage skills in settings focused on movement, recovery and wellness.
Use professional and business knowledge as a foundation for future self-employment where permitted.
Massage Therapy Program FAQs.
The Advanced Professional Massage Therapy program is designed to be completed in approximately 37 weeks, or about nine months, subject to the student’s schedule and satisfactory academic progress.
Hands-on training is provided through SOCHI’s North Hollywood campus, serving students throughout the Los Angeles area.
SOCHI uses a hybrid format that combines online coursework with in-person, hands-on training. Massage therapy requires practical skills that are developed through supervised physical practice.
Training includes multiple massage and bodywork approaches, including techniques such as deep tissue massage, lymph drainage, myofascial release, trigger point work, sports-focused massage and other modalities included in the current curriculum.
Yes. Hands-on practice is integrated into the program, including practical experience associated with SOCHI’s student massage clinic.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. SOCHI can provide information about eligibility and the financial-aid process.
Certification requirements and regulatory standards can change. SOCHI can explain how the current program relates to applicable California massage-therapy education and certification requirements.
