The Massage School, in Acton, Massachusetts, has been training massage therapists for over 10 years. Acton is 23 miles from Fitchburg and the school's convenient class times allow students to schedule their studies around work and family obligations. The Massage School focuses on hands-on clinical massage therapy training and operates a massage clinic where students have the opportunity to practice their techniques. The school is independently owned and operated. The Massage School has affordable tuition and scholarships are available.
The Central Mass School of Massage and Therapy (CMS) is located in Spencer, Massachusetts, approximately 25 miles from Fitchburg. CMS has been training massage therapists since 1970. CMS offers several training programs, the most popular of which is massage and spa therapy. Students can also choose to focus exclusively on spa therapy or exclusively on massage therapy. Classes are three hours long and flexible enough to meet the needs of working adults. The school is accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Despite being in New Hampshire, this school is only about 25 miles from Fitchburg. NHITA has been training massage therapists for over 25 years and its programs lead to professional certification and licensure. NHITA offers 10-month and 12-month training courses, as well as flexible class times and locations. NHITA offers students a comprehensive education that focuses on practical application and follows the wellness model of health care. The school is recognized by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (CMTA) and financial aid is available.
The Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy is located approximately 40 miles east of Fitchburg in Watertown, Massachusetts. One of a network of massage therapy training schools with branches in six states, the Cortiva Institute offers massage therapy and continuing education programs for massage professionals. The massage therapy training program can be completed in 12 to 15 months. Cortiva focuses on practical, real-world application of theory, after substantial study of anatomy, physiology and human disease.