A state-approved, hands-on program designed to prepare you for California licensure — in as little as 9 months.
750+
Training hours
9 mo
Program length
100%
Hands-on training
★★★★★Rated 4.9 by 200+ graduates
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🏛️State-approved school
📅Flexible schedules
💼Career placement support
💳Financial aid available
What you'll gain
Skills that open doors
Our curriculum covers every modality you need to work in spas, clinics, sports medicine, and private practice.
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Swedish & deep tissue
Master foundational techniques used in every professional setting.
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Sports massage
Work with athletes on injury prevention, recovery, and performance.
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Anatomy & pathology
Build clinical knowledge required to pass the MBLEx licensing exam.
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Business & ethics
Learn to run your own practice or thrive in an employer setting.
Program at a glance
Everything you need to know
750
Clock hours
9 mo
Full-time track
Day & Eve
Schedule options
Core curriculum
1
Foundations of massage therapy
Swedish technique, anatomy, body mechanics, and professional ethics.
2
Advanced modalities
Deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and sports massage.
3
Clinical practicum
200+ hours of supervised hands-on practice in our student clinic.
4
MBLEx exam preparation
Targeted review, practice exams, and study strategies for licensure success.
5
Business & career development
Resume coaching, job placement support, and practice management basics.
Career outlook
A field that's growing
Massage therapy in California is a licensed, regulated profession with strong and growing demand across multiple settings.
Spa & resort
$52–$70k
Chiro / medical
$55–$75k
Sports & fitness
$50–$68k
Private practice
$60–$90k+
Student stories
Real outcomes from real graduates
Hear from ICOHS alumni working across San Diego.
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"I had zero experience when I enrolled. Within nine months I passed my MBLEx on the first try and landed a job at a sports clinic in Chula Vista. The instructors actually care about your success."
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Maria R.
Graduate, 2023 · Sports clinic therapist
★★★★★
"As a career changer in my 40s I was nervous. ICOHS offered evening classes and the financial aid team helped me find funding I didn't know existed. Best decision I ever made."
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James K.
Graduate, 2022 · Private practice owner
Credentials & trust
Approved, accredited, and recognized
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BPPE approved
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
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NCBTMB approved
Continuing education provider recognition
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CAMTC recognized
Meets California Massage Therapy Council standards
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Financial aid eligible
Institutional financing & payment plans available
Ready to start your massage therapy career?
Classes form regularly. Request info today and an admissions advisor will reach out within one business day.