Vocational institution that provides both pre-license massage training and instruction in the Soma methods of Structural Integration.
Date founded
1986
Degrees offered
Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation
Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the Washington State Board of Massage and Oregon State Board of Massage.
Specialized accreditation
Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as an approved provider for continuing education under category A. Approved by International Association for Structural Integrators.
School setting
Setting
Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Tacoma
Population of city the school is in
4,560
Student parking on campus
Yes
County
Pierce
Additional information
Upon completion of the 750-hour pre-license training, the student receives a Certificate of Completion and is prepared to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for licensure in Washington. Students who complete the 519-hour Soma training course are awarded certification as a Soma Neuromuscular Integration Practitioner. Some continuing education courses are also offered.
Student Body
Enrollment
Approximately nine to 12 students per class
Costs
Program costs
Tuition is $19,500 for the 750-hour course. Students receive all supplies for training. A massage/bodywork table is needed after graduation.
Applicants must complete three sessions of Soma Structural Integration before taking the massage course. Applicants wishing to only take the 517-hour Soma training course must be a licensed massage practitioner or other health professional. Contact the school for information on additional requirements.
