Become a Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy Programs

Massage Therapy involves using touch to manipulate soft-tissue muscles of the body in order to provide beneficial treatments and relief from pain. This skill is crucial for a Massage Therapist to identify necessary therapeutic treatments for the client. If obtaining a Massage Therapy job is your ultimate goal, find the information you need to pursue a career in Massage Therapy from Arizona College of Allied Health.

During their training, Massage Therapists will learn about the medical benefits of Massage Therapy as well as how to treat painful injuries, decompress overworked muscles, and promote overall wellness through the use of therapeutic massage techniques. While attending the Massage Therapy program, students will also learn basic business and marketing skills to help them promote their services, either as an employee at an office, hospital, or spa, or as an independent Massage Therapist.

Offering flexible morning and evening classes to fit your busy schedule, Arizona College provides students with extensive training and supplies them with the skills needed to succeed as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Contact Arizona College today to learn more about our Massage Therapy program and to schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art Massage Therapy Lab.

Timeline for success:

• In order to work on the public and receive fees for service, a massage license is required in the State of Arizona.
• By attending and graduating from Arizona College of Allied Health, all graduates shall receive a diploma making them eligible to become Licensed Massage Therapists. 
• Immediately after graduation and completion of the Massage Therapy Program, Arizona College Graduates are eligible to become Licensed Massage Therapists.

How long for each step? 

• It is recommended to submit your Application for Certification through Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy as soon as possible.  The average wait time is generally between 4 to 8 weeks.
• Due to the fact that the AZ Board has the ability to take up to 180 days to process the application, send in the information without pause. 

What process do I need to go through for each step?

Upon completion and graduation of the Massage Therapy Program, the Arizona College Graduate will need to contact the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy at www.massageboard.az.gov. 

• Click on the Arizona Massage License requirements for steps on how to apply for your license.  Print out the application and follow the guidelines on what to submit.
• You must obtain and send Official Transcripts.  You may pick them up from Arizona College and mail them yourself.
• Get a fingerprint card filled out.
• Get your application notarized.
• Take a passport photo and attach it to the application.
• Pay your application fee with a cashiers check or money order.

How much will each step cost?

• The fingerprint card will cost about $15.
• The passport photo will cost about $10.
• The application fee to the AZ State Board will cost $219, granting the therapist a badge.  If the therapist would like a wall certificate printed it is an additional $25.

Are there any “deal breakers” that will prevent me from being able to complete a step (felonies, misdemeanors, etc.)?

• The certifying body will determine on a case by case basis whether the applicant will be allowed to receive their license or sit for their certification exam if the applicant has any felonies or misdemeanors.
• The Arizona State Board will deny any applicants with prior conviction for certain crimes, such as prostitution.  Please contact the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy.