Massage Schools in Atlanta, Georgia

International School of Skin and Nail and Massage Therapy (ISSN)

• ISSN offers a 675-hour massage program that prepares students to pass the National Massage Certification exam and the Georgia Massage Therapy Board Exam. The massage program covers western massage modalities including Swedish massage and deep-tissue massage. Students also receive instruction in Asian bodywork, shiatsu massage, Ayurveda massage and Rheki therapy. ISSN has been in business since 1985 and was the first school in the United States to receive national accreditation exclusively for specialty spa training. The school has nationally recognized accreditation from the Accrediting Commission the Council on Occupational Education and eligible students may receive federal funded financial aid.

  For enrollment in either day or evening classes call 877-843-1005.

Rising Spirit Institute at Gwinnett College

• The Rising Spirit Institute has a 760-hour massage program. The program offers certification in neuromuscular massage, Swedish and deep tissue massage, and a certificate of attendance for reflexology. The program is taught with a holistic approach, meaning that instruction focuses on treating the physical, social and psychological needs of the body as a whole. Students can enroll in day or night classes. Eligible students may receive federally funded financial aid or take advantage of an in-house payment plan. The Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges accredits the school. Students who graduate can sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.

  Prospective students can receive more information by calling 877-527-3504.

ASHA School of Massage

• ASHA teaches a 900-hour massage program with a focus on holistic therapy. The three massage techniques taught are neuromuscular therapy, sports massage and Swedish massage. ASHA is the only school in the state of Georgia accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). COMTA is the only accrediting agency that focuses specifically on the accreditation of massage schools. The school offers day and evening classes as well as a weekends-only program that lasts about 17 months. The program is eligible for Federal financial aid, or students can pay for the program as they complete training.

  For more information call the school at 866.553.2661.

Atlanta School of Massage

• The Atlanta school of massage has operated since 1985 and offers a 750-hour massage program. Students who complete the program receive certification in neuromuscular massage, Swedish massage and deep-tissue massage, spa therapies (body exfoliations, wraps and masques), reflexology and seated massage. Instructors teach massage with eastern and western techniques. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology accredits the school. Students can complete the classes during the days or the evenings. The school operates the SensAbility Spa, where students and professionals perform massage.

  For more information on the program, call 877-359-7290. (reference 5)