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The St. Moritz Academy Professional Therapeutic Massage Program consists of 650 clock hours, meeting the educational requirements established by the State of Colorado. Through a comprehensive curriculum and extensive hands-on clinical experience, students develop the knowledge, technical skills, and professional confidence needed to begin a successful career in massage therapy and prepare for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates must pass the MBLEx and obtain licensure through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) before practicing as a licensed massage therapist.

Tuition is less than $10,000.* Opportunity available for less than $5,000 tuition.

*Tuition does not include additional required fees.

Students can pay with various methods of payment: Credit Card / Check / Cash / Money Order / ACH. We offer payment plans up to 18 months interest free. We also offer an Early Bird Discount for students who secure enrollment and pay in full 2 weeks before start date.

As a massage therapist, the range of pay is typically $40 to $80 per treatment. This includes treatment pay and gratuity. The higher end is typically paid to resort spas like the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, or Canyon Ranch.

Source: Compensation information is based on a review of industry compensation studies, current employment postings (including Indeed and other job boards), and direct feedback from employers who hire massage therapists.

Disclaimer: Compensation varies based on geographic location, employer, employment setting, experience, schedule, gratuities, and individual performance. The information provided is intended to offer general industry guidance and does not constitute a guarantee of employment, wages, salary, or future earnings.

At St. Moritz Academy, our comprehensive 650 hour massage school program has a core focus on Swedish massage as the foundational concept but also includes deep tissue, sports massage, maternity massage, hot stone/salt stone massages, hydrotherapy body treatments, and an introduction into Alternative Therapies.

Here is a list of examples of massage therapy opportunities in Colorado.

Hotel & Resort Spas:

• Brown Palace Hotel
• Broadmoor Hotel
• Ritz Carlton Denver
• Ritz Carlton Beaver Creek
• Four Seasons Denver
• Devil’s Thumb Ranch
• Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
• TallGrass Aveda Spa and Salon

Day Spas:

• Spavia Day Spa
• Woodhouse Spa

Chiropractors:

• Mountain View Pain Center
• 100% Chiropractic
• Denver Chiropractic Center
• Mile High Sports Chiropractic
• Elevation Chiropractic and Wellness

Massage Clinics:

• Massage Envy
• Hand and Stone
• Massage Heights
• Elements Massage

Whether you are a high end destination resort, local spa, massage clinic or chiropractor, you will have an opportunity to recruit the amazing massage therapists from St. Moritz.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. To graduate from the 650-Hour Professional Therapeutic Massage Program, students must complete all required coursework, achieve a minimum academic grade of 70%, maintain at least 80% attendance, and fulfill all outstanding financial obligations, including tuition balances, tutoring fees, and applicable penalties.

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