Prospective Students
Port Townsend School of Massage is one of the most respected massage therapy schools in the country. The school offers a very diverse curriculum taught by an acclaimed faculty; a combination that is unparalleled by other massage schools you will find. The education we provide not only prepares you to practice almost anywhere in the world, it helps you reach a higher level of self-awareness, compassion and community service - all while living in the picturesque city of Port Townsend, Washington, that embraces the philosophy and science inherent to your chosen profession.
Our massage school programs are designed to challenge you to acquire the core knowledge, competencies and techniques that every massage therapist needs while also providing several advanced career paths and specialties to further your career. To learn more about why you should choose Port Townsend School of Massage, click here.
650 - Hour Weekday Professional Licensing Program
The Weekday Program is completed in nine months. Upon completion of all course requirements for competency, the student is awarded a certificate of completion. The State of Washington also requires that each student complete four hours of AIDS/HIV training and have current certification in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. These courses can be completed through the Port Townsend School of Massage. These completed requirements will enable the student to sit for the State Board examination.
545-Hour Weekend Professional Licensing Program
The Weekend Program is completed in fourteen months. Upon completion of all course requirements for competency, the student is awarded a certificate of completion. The State of Washington also requires that each student complete four hours of AIDS/HIV training and have current certification in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. These courses can be completed through the Port Townsend School of Massage. These completed requirements will enable the student to sit for the State Board examination.
Advanced Training
The Port Townsend School of Massage offers courses and workshops to professional massage practitioners, bodyworkers, and others in the health care field who are interested in continuing their education and training.
The classes offer a chance to learn new modalities, develop advanced techniques and practices, learn about changes in your field, or simply get credits needed for recertification.