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Chaska Massage Therapy Training – Specializing in Excellence

For the past two decades CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School has been graduating highly-skilled and professional massage therapists. CenterPoint is a leader in massage education in the Midwest, and their graduates are in high demand by area employers.

Whether you're starting out on your educational journey or seeking to make a job switch, perhaps a career in massage and shiatsu therapy could be right for you. If the idea of providing client-centered compassionate care to those suffering from pain, recovering from injuries or seeking to manage stress appeals to you, you might want to consider one of the massage therapy diploma programs at CenterPoint.

Massage Therapy Training Where East Meets West

Our curriculum is a unique combination of traditional Oriental bodywork traditions with Western science such as anatomy and pathology. Our certified master-level instructors are passionately engaged in helping our students and alumni realize professional success and fulfillment. The growing field of massage therapy offers opportunities in these areas:

  • Spa, resort, and cruise line recreational massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Shiatsu Therapy
  • Acupressure
  • Therapeutic massage
  • And much more!

Enhance Your Knowledge and Skills with Continuing Massage Therapy Classes

With a diverse schedule of certified Advanced Training and continuing education workshops as Craniosacral Therapy, Traditional Barefoot Shiatsu, and Active Isolated Stretching, you'll be able to expand the treatment options you can offer your clients. We focus on client-centered therapy techniques, and you'll be able to acquire additional tools to aid you in your professional endeavors. Learn from the experts in your particular field of interest.

Our Advanced Continuing Education Certificate workshops and courses are approved for credit by both the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage (NCBTBM) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Discounts on continuing education classes are available for CenterPoint alumni as well as AMTA, AOBTA and ABMP members. Current students are also entitled to discounts if they wish to add additional special-interest classes to their curriculum.

A Career in Massage Therapy Might Be Right for You – Visit Us and Find Out

Our programs are accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Education. As the Midwest's leading massage therapy school we're proud to offer you a diverse program with a stress on excellence in whatever we teach. Hands-on experience, one-on-one interaction, and on-site clinics will allow you to develop your skills in a professional yet comfortable atmosphere. Combining knowledge and techniques in massage therapy, Japanese shiatsu, reflexology, Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and deep tissue massage provides the foundation for a truly therapeutic and holistic approach to massage. At CenterPoint you'll find:

  • Experienced leadership
  • East West curriculum
  • Diversity and depth
  • Outstanding faculty
  • Practical experience
  • Career satisfaction and success

Our goal is that upon graduation you'll be well prepared for a successful and rewarding future in massage therapy. To find out if massage therapy instruction at CenterPoint is for you, contact us today to arrange a campus tour. We want you to be confident you've made the right choice, so our admissions staff will be happy to discuss your career options and answer any questions you might have. Come find out what many Minnesota massage therapists already know - the best of East and West in massage therapy training is to be found at CenterPoint.

Call (612) 617-6090 – close to the University of Minnesota campus, we're convenient to Chaska.

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