Unlock Your Healing Potential
in
Massage Therapy
GET YOUR DIPLOMA AS A
MASSAGE THERAPIST (MT)
IN 20 MONTHS!
Program Overview
Join the 20 Month Massage Therapy (MT) Program at Oxford College.
Offered across all six campus locations.
As a Massage Therapist, you would:
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Ability to apply orthopedic testing to assess for any injuries
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Manipulate, rehabilitate and augment soft tissue to improve mobility, flexibility, well-being
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Integrate the use of advanced skills and self care to ensure continued improvement after treatments
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Apply critical thinking and professionalism with all clients
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Adhere to all standards and ethical responsibilities set out by the CMTO
Is a Career in Massage Therapy Right for You? Take the Oxford College 'Massage Therapy Career Training Readiness Quiz'
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Massage Therapy Career Training Readiness score now!
Key Massage Therapy (MT) Benefits
Massage Therapy is a regulated health profession in Canada. Our well-designed Diploma program offers you the opportunity to learn many benefits of massage on our well-being.
- Impacts our immune system
- Relieves stress by reducing cortisol levels
- Improves body mechanics improving mobility
- Reduces pain and inflammation within soft tissue and surrounding structures
- Impacts our mental wellbeing as well as our overall body awareness.
- And much more
Enhance your MT Expertise – at Oxford College
- Enhance your communication skills while dealing with clients
- Assess and gain the relevant information necessary to develop a treatment plan to address specific client concerns
- Learn various direct and indirect massage techniques, remedial exercise skills, joint mobilizations and lymphatic drainage techniques
- Build your expertise on how to utilize hydrotherapy modalities all to benefit a client.
- Learn how to utilize proper body mechanics and ensure you practice self-care to protect your own body and ensure your longevity
- Get trained for certification by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
- Advance and grow your practice in areas that interest you, like rehabilitation, sports, chronic care and many more
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
Refer a friend to Oxford College to help propel their career!
If your friend is interested in following in your footsteps, you could be eligible for a $500 reward.
Message from the Program Coordinator
Connie Kalpakis, RMT, CPT
The Massage Therapy Program at Oxford College will successfully guide and support you in your journey to become a Regulated Health Professional. Our program will delve into the intricacies of the human body, how each system works and the effect on our physical well-being. Whether you have experienced massage for yourself or just have a passion for helping others through therapeutic touch, we will help you succeed. “Touch the body, calm the mind, heal the spirit”
I encourage you to learn more about our Massage Therapy Program and discover what makes Oxford College a unique learning experience. Our clinical and community involvement will allow you to apply your skills and prepare you for life as a Registered Massage Therapist.
Firsthand Practice at Our Massage Therapy Clinic
Benefit from firsthand experience with our MT Program.
People visit the Massage Therapy Clinic for a range of subsidized massage services, allowing you a chance to practice and build confidence in your newfound skills.
Get Certified and Become More Employable
- Oxford College’s Massage Therapy Program is regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO).
- Our curriculum follows the guidelines of the Massage Therapist’s scope of practice and prepares you to take the written and clinical examination offered by CMTO
- Becoming certified shows that you meet the CMTO’s professional standards, which employers look for
You May Be Eligible for a Scholarship
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Canada is excited to announce our Future Massage Therapist Scholarship opportunity for Oxford College Massage Program Students across Ontario.
After you’ve requested information about the program, please visit the Future Massage Therapist Scholarship awarded by Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Canada to see if you qualify for a Scholarship.
20-Month Diploma | $60,338 median annual salary*
Graduates hired by:
- Private Practices
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Extended Care Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Educational Institutions
*Jobbank.gc.ca
Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!
Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
At Oxford College, we provide flexible class schedules; including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at select campuses (subject to availability). Our hybrid learning approach combines online theory classes with in-person practical sessions. Plus, with our state-of-the-art Learning Management System, you can access course materials, submit assignments, and review protocols anytime, anywhere, making learning convenient and accessible.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
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Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) OR
Mature Student Status with Wonderlic
Personalized, Lifelong Career Counselling Services
At Oxford College, our support does not end after you graduate. Even after you earn your Diploma, our Career Service Advisors will continue working with you and help you build your career path together, for the long term.
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.
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