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Your Path to Professional Massage Therapy Starts Here
Columbia River Institute of Massage Therapy cultivates compassionate, skilled massage therapy professionals through a hybrid educational model combining rigorous scientific training with intuitive artistry. Our program emphasizes personalized mentorship, small class sizes, and evidence-informed practices to develop therapists who embody integrity and excellence. Students engage in 750 hours of training over 10 months, including hands-on experience in our student clinic where they refine techniques under instructor supervision.We prioritize individual growth within a supportive learning community, fostering critical thinking and authentic therapeutic styles. Graduates emerge as confident practitioners prepared to make meaningful contributions to the massage therapy profession through technical competence and human connection.
Services
Massage Therapy Education
Student Clinic Services
Hybrid Program Training
Continuing Education Courses
Community Massage Events
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes with personalized, apprentice-style training
- Our hybrid program combines in-person instruction with flexible online learning
- Students gain real-world experience through supervised clinic rotations
- Curriculum balances scientific research with intuitive therapeutic techniques
- Instructors mentor students to develop individual strengths and professional confidence
What people say
Personalized attention
Therapeutic benefits
Supportive learning environment
Affordable pricing
Professional instructors
Services
Massage Therapy Education
Our 750-hour hybrid program trains future massage therapists through a balanced curriculum of scientific research and artistic technique. Students receive personalized instruction in small classes, developing both technical proficiency and intuitive healing skills. The 10-month program includes in-person classroom training, online coursework, and supervised clinic experience preparing graduates for professional practice.
Student Clinic Services
Our student clinic offers affordable massage services performed by supervised students in their second program semester. Clients receive therapeutic treatments while helping students refine techniques through real-world practice. Sessions are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays, with experienced instructors guiding student development throughout each session.
Hybrid Learning Program
Combining in-person instruction with flexible online learning, our hybrid program accommodates working professionals seeking career transformation. Core techniques are taught through weekly classroom sessions while theoretical components are completed asynchronously. This model maintains rigorous educational standards while providing schedule flexibility for adult learners pursuing massage therapy careers.
Questions
What does your massage therapy program include?
Our 750-hour hybrid program combines in-person technique training, online coursework, and supervised clinic experience to develop skilled massage therapists over 10 months.
Are student clinic massages effective?
Yes, our student therapists provide quality treatments under instructor supervision, with many clients reporting significant therapeutic benefits from these sessions.
How small are your class sizes?
We maintain 6 students per class to ensure personalized, apprentice-style training and individualized mentorship throughout the program.
When can I book a student clinic massage?
Clinic appointments are available Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with sessions conducted by second-semester students under instructor supervision.
Do you offer continuing education?
While our primary focus is initial massage therapy certification, we occasionally provide specialized workshops and training opportunities for licensed professionals seeking skill development.
Reviews (4)
Noah Olsen
Aug 22, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Horrible neighbors, refuse to help pay for the maintenance of the parking lot adjacent but constantly park there anyways in purposely obnoxious ways. Really shamefull way for adults to act.
Horrible neighbors, refuse to help pay for the maintenance of the parking lot adjacent but constantly park there anyways in purposely obnoxious ways. Really shamefull way for adults to act.
Crystal De La Cruz
Nov 14, 2020
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I come here for massages, not for school. I can tell that they give a quality education based upon the work they perform. I'm very impressed! I've had a ton of massages over the past 15 years and know the difference. I've also had bad massages and have been injured from LMTs, but I trust the quality of the students here. And I also happen to be a Licensed Massage Therapist, so I have inside knowledge of what the expectations and standards are. The owner of the school opens the door for you when you come for your appointment, possibly as a precaution with the current pandemic. Which gives me the
Tiffany McWilliams
Jul 20, 2019
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The Owner of this school was a nightmare! I've never had such a terrible experience. She obviously knows she's the only school in this town. She's on a major power trip. My mind is blown how someone in this field could be as awful as she is. Most massage therapists are very kind people. She is not that at all... I ended up taking my $100 application fee back and just forgetting it.
Bree Burton
Nov 09, 2018
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I enjoyed my time and education at Columbia River Institute. I graduated with far more confidence and knowledge than I could ever have imagined possible in 9 months time. Loved it!!
