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 Founder Cari Johnson Pelava Demonstrating the Art of Shiatsu

Excellence in Massage and Therapy Classes for the Anoka Area

Therapeutic massage is a fast-growing profession in the field of natural healing and alternative medicine. Employment opportunities in the bodywork fields are growing at an ever-increasing rate, and many exciting career opportunities await you as a massage therapy professional.

Therapeutic massage training for Anoka residents at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic brings East and West together, and the result is excellence in massage therapy education. With a curriculum well grounded in Western science disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology, our varied curriculum also incorporates the age-old traditional medical healing disciplines of the East such as shiatsu and Thai massage, acupressure, and other Asian bodywork traditions.

Master-Level Teachers Offer an Exceptional Curriculum

CenterPoint is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Education. Certified, experienced teachers like Jackson Petersburg and Cari Johnson Pelava have developed our curriculum, with the goal of training highly-skilled bodywork professionals who are equipped to offer their clients the best in both modern and traditional therapies. Western science and Oriental bodywork disciplines meet at CenterPoint, where the focus is on excellent client-centered therapy.

Support for Your Career with Continuing Education Classes

Continuing your education at CenterPoint's by participating in diverse workshops as Creative Elbow Work (Save Your Wrists!) and Traditional Barefoot Shiatsu. Whatever your interest or the needs of your clients, there are CenterPoint workshops that will help you expand your therapy options. (Current students and alumni as well as AMTA, AOBTA and ABMP members are entitled to CE course discounts.)

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage (NCBTBM) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) have granted CE credit for our Advanced Continuing Education Certificate workshops and courses as well.

Successful Professional Development in the Massage Therapy Disciplines

As at student at one of the Midwest's leading massage therapy schools, you'll find:

  • Experienced leadership
  • Diversity and depth in programs
  • Outstanding faculty
  • Practical experience
  • Career satisfaction and success

Upon graduation you'll be more than adequately prepared to sit for the national certifying exams of either the NCBTBM or the NCCAOM. Twin Cities employers realize that we train highly skilled, professional therapists, and our graduates are in high demand. We also offer a Job Placement Registry, regularly-scheduled Career Fairs, and CenterPoint-sponsored events to support your ongoing employment needs.

Is CenterPoint is the school for you? We want you to be confident you've made the right choice, so we encourage you to tour our campus and visit with our admissions staff. They'll answer your questions, discuss your career options, and assist you with the admissions process.

Make an investment in your future and get a start today on a rewarding career. Call our admissions staff at (612) 617-6090. CenterPoint is the place where East meets West for excellence for exceptional training in massage therapy for Anoka area residents.

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