Healing Touch School of Massage Therapy was founded in 1999 and is licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education of the State of Minnesota. Healing Touch School of Massage Therapy (HTSMT) is a private, professional school devoted to the study of massage, bodywork and related health education. HTSMT has a commitment to holistic education, and the training is designed to integrate body, mind, heart and spirit. A key feature of our educational process is that students are asked to look at the emotional, spiritual and intellectual aspects of massage and incorporate those aspects with their own beliefs, emotions, and behaviors during the course of their exploration of the body and the techniques of massage.

Central to our philosophy is the belief that touch is a powerful form of communication with the potential for facilitating and encouraging healing. Our extensive and detailed study of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and massage techniques is augmented by time for students to share their experiences as both givers and receivers of touch. This dialogue helps students clarify their own beliefs about touching and encourages the development of the skill of intuition, or the "inner healer."

The 500 hour Massage Therapy Program curriculum will provide a program that will give the student a thorough working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to massage. The teaching approach in the massage classes blends many different techniques of massage in the belief that no one technique is suitable for all clients and all situations and that the student will be a more effective massage therapist with a range of techniques upon which to draw. The emphasis is on teaching each student how to give an excellent massage so they can obtain employment in any setting. The 500 hour Massage Therapy Program at Healing Touch prepares our students with a solid foundation of massage skills.

The Clinical hours portion of the program offers students a “real life” environments in which to build professional competence and self-confidence such as* a spa, nursing home, Hiawatha Homes, chiropractor office, as well as mentorships and job shadows . Students will work with Certified Massage Therapists who share their extensive knowledge and skills.

The elective curriculum offers students a chance to explore alternative health care choices and other massage techniques, as well as to become trained in services offered at spas. The student can choose to take electives as Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) or can choose to enroll in the 900 hour Advanced Bodywork Program or the 1200 hour Master Bodywork Program This will not only enhance their skills as a massage therapist, but will also increase their employability.

Healing Touch School of Massage Therapy holds high standards for its faculty and curriculum as well as its students. Its program is based on integrity and excellence in education and we are committed to being a leader in massage therapy education.



*All locations are not always available to every class.