Healing Hands Institute has two main massage programs: the 600-Hour Massage Certification Program and the New York Professionals Program. Furthermore, seminars and workshops for continuing education are held throughout the year.

website1-6Massage Therapy Certification Program

This program offers a 600-hour course of study leading to a diploma in therapeutic massage. Individuals who seek professional training in massage therapy may apply for Healing Hands Institute’s Certification program either full or part-time. New classes begin in January, May, and September.

Full time classes takes six months to complete. Part time classes takes one year to complete.

  • Introduction to Massage Therapy
  • Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Pathology I
  • Touch & Biomechanics
  • Massage Techniques I
  • Palpation Skills
  • HIV/AIDS Awareness
  • Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Pathology II
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Pre- & Post-Natal Massage
  • Chair Massage
  • Business & Ethics
  • Kinesiology
  • Massage Techniques II
  • Neuroanatomy & Neuromuscular
  • Applications
  • Reflexology
  • Shiatsu I
  • Hydrotherapy
  • National Certification & Licensure Review

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This program provides a 1022-hour advanced education leading to a diploma in the field of massage therapy and is designed to satisfy the New York State licensing requirements.The Professionals Program incorporates all the courses in the 600-hour Certification Program plus an additional 422 hours of studies concentrated in medical massage, clinical sports massage, and advanced shiatsu as detailed in the Course Directory.

Full time classes takes approximately 12 months to complete. Part time classes takes approximately 20 months to complete.

In addition to the courses listed in the 600-hour program, the following courses are also required.

  • Anatomy & Physiology III
  • Anatomy & Physiology IV
  • Pathology III
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Kinesiology I
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Kinesiology II
  • PNF Stretching
  • Trigger Point & Myofascial Therapy
  • Clinical Management & Hygiene I
  • Hospital Based Massage
  • Onsite - Hospital Clinical Management & Hygiene II
  • Clinical Sports Massage I & II
  • Shiatsu II