Internship
An internship of no less than 150 hours of massage and administration is required to complete the entire program. A separate internship policies and procedures will be given to each student as they complete their basic massage segment. If you would like a copy of this document in advance, please feel free to ask the Admissions Advisor.Graduation Requirements
- Minimum grade point average of 70 percent.
- Completion of all class requirements (such as homework, quizzes, mid-term/final exams, make-up classes, internship etc.) as well as completion of the appropriate number of credits / hours for the diploma awarded.
- All financial, academic and other obligations to the school must be taken care of before a diploma or transcript will be issued.
Academic Policies
Upon completion of this course of study, it is our goal that the student will be trained to enter the field of Massage Therapy in an entry level position, and be prepared to pass all the licensing requirements to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of New Mexico. The entire 35 credit hour course (720 contact hours) can be completed in 8.5 months for the morning or afternoon courses, and 10.5 months for the evening course. However, students are allowed up to 12 months to complete the day and afternoon courses, and 15 months for the evening course.
Basic Swedish Massage
TM 101 | 100 Contact Hours | 4.1 Credits
TM 101 – THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
The student learns to safely, effectively, and ethically apply the Basic Swedish techniques of Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Tapotement and Vibration as well as nonspecific stretching and Swedish Gymnastics. Professional interviewing skills, draping procedures as well as session timing are taught as part of the Basic Swedish Massage Technique Class.
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Still Need Hands-on CEs for NM LMT Recertification? 12 CEs this weekend!
Intro to ReVassage™: Helping Your Clients Get Out of Pain, Oct 27, 1:30 - 5:30 pm, Oct 28, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
ReVassage™ is a dramatically effective methodology for helping people get out of pain! Many of creator Velina Vassar’s clients have found relief from chronic or acute distress when all else has failed. As a result, Ms. Vassar’s waiting list is typically weeks or months long.
For more information and to register: www.utmi.com/event/introduction-to-revassage-tm-helping-your-clients-get-out-of-pain/Essentials of Aromatherapy - 6 NM CEs, Saturday, Oct 20
We have a few spaces left!
This class is for you if you want to learn more about aromatherapy, It is open to bodyworkers, and anyone who wants to supplement their understanding of using essential oils for well-being and healing.
For bodyworkers, learn how to use aromatherapy correctly to enhance treatment results and overall client experience, and build your massage practice!
Massage Therapist Jeanne Elsen has been using aromatherapy successfully and profitably for decades. She is a master practitioner and instructor.
Saturday, October 20, 9 AM - 4:30 PM with lunch break.
For information and registration visit: www.utmi.com/event/introduction-to-aromatherapy-for-bodyworkers/Build Your Practice with Aromatherapy - 6 NM CEs, Oct 20
Many massage clients enjoy aromatherapy and will return to a therapist that uses essential oils during the session.
Learn how to use aromatherapy correctly to enhance treatment results and overall client experience, and build your massage practice!
Massage Therapist Jeanne Elsen has been using aromatherapy successfully and profitably for decades. She is a master practitioner and instructor.
Saturday, October 20, 9 AM - 4:30 PM with lunch break.
Limited spots still available.
For information and registration visit: www.utmi.com/event/introduction-to-aromatherapy-for-bodyworkers/Need Hands-on CEs for NM LMT Recertification?
We still have spots in the Neuromuscular Therapy class this weekend, October 13 - 14.
Please visit www.utmi.com/event/neuromuscular-therapy-certification-series-module-three-introduction-to-cranio...