Excellence in Massage Therapy Training for the St. Louis Park Area

Are you seeking an exciting and satisfying career in a fast-growing field? Are you drawn to the hands-on and compassionate nature of healing and therapeutic massage? Then CenterPoint's Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School could be just what you're looking for. Massage therapy training is all we do, and for over two decades we've done it with an emphasis on excellence.

Combining the Traditions of East and West for St. Louis Park Massage Therapy Training

We're committed to preserving and integrating the philosophies, principles and practices of Eastern and Western natural massage and shiatsu. We're also dedicated to integrating the philosophies, principles and practices of these diverse massage therapies. And with a strong foundation in Western science, you'll be well prepared to offer skilled as well as compassionate care whether you're working with those recovering for injury or managing chronic pain.

Exceptional Training from Certified and Experienced Professionals

Our curriculum has been developed and led by master-level certified teachers Jackson Petersburg and Cari Johnson Pelava. The best of both Western science and Oriental bodywork disciplines come together at CenterPoint, with the goal being the best massage therapy training available. . Our diploma programs are accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Education, and our graduates are in high demand in the Minneapolis area, because local employers know that they can expect well-trained and highly skilled professionals from our programs.

What You Can Expect from Our Programs:

• Experienced leadership:
  Jackson Petersburg and Cari Johnson Pelava have a combined total of over 35 years of professional experience.
• East West curriculum:
  Superior training and skills from an integration of diverse traditions results in the best of both traditions.
• Diversity and depth:
  Compassion and understanding for the client as well as highly-developed techniques and skills are communicated as part of our classes.
• Outstanding faculty:
  Our instructors are experienced and certified, our science teachers hold academic degrees. One-on-one interaction and hands-on supervised practice are part of our classes.
• Practical experience:
  You'll have an opportunity to put what you're learning to work by participating in our on-site clinics and off-site events such as the Minneapolis Medtronic Marathon.
• Career satisfaction and success:
  When you're finished with your training you'll be well prepared for the national certifying exams of either the NCBTBM or the NCCAOM is inherent in our program. And you'll be in high demand among area employers because of our excellent reputation.

Continue Your Education with Massage Therapy Workshops

Continuing education courses are an important part of our program as well, because we're interested in your continued success and professional development. With courses that qualify for CE credit from both the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodywork & Massage (NCBTBM) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), there is something for everybody. For example, our current schedule includes such diverse offerings as Craniosacral Therapy and Traditional Barefoot Shiatsu as well as basics such as First Aid and CPR.

Now is a Great Time to Invest in Your Future as a Massage Professional

If you're interested in pursuing massage training, come and see if CenterPoint is the massage therapy school for you. Our admissions staff will be happy to give you a tour of our campus and answer any of your questions. They can guide you through our admissions process and get you on your way to a rewarding future in massage therapy.

Call CenterPoint today at (612) 617-6090 and join a community of highly skilled and professionally trained massage therapists.