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Massage Therapy Information Sessions
Click HERE to register: Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Click HERE to register: Monday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m.
We’re excited to share that our upcoming class is now listed, but registration is not open yet. Keep an eye on our announcements, as registration will begin soon. In the meantime, feel free to browse the class offerings and plan ahead for your upcoming learning experience. We can’t wait to have you join us! To be added to the Fall 2025 waitlist please contact jbremen@brookdalecc.edu
Massage Therapy
This 700-hour comprehensive program will prepare you to become a New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist. The program consists of 536 lecture and lab hours, 48 online hours, and 100 hours of supervised clinical practice. Upon successful completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the national Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX) which is a requirement to obtain your NJ license. Review for the MBLEX exam is included in the program. Class is limited to 10 students per class.
Areas of Study:
- Massage Ethics and Practice in Swedish Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Prenatal Massage
- Reflexology and Sports Massage
Focus is also placed on:
- Laws and Regulations
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Kinesiology
- Pathology
- Client Assessment, Reassessment and Treatment Planning
- Business Practices
- Self-Care
- Body Mechanics
- CPR Certification
Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age or older
- High School diploma or GED
The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:
- Copy of clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)
- Copy of malpractice insurance face sheet
- Interview into the program
Note: Textbooks required. If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours. 100% attendance required.
Monday – Friday
September 29 – June 30, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(No Class October 13 & 31, November 11 & 24 – 28, December 22 – January 2, January 19, February 16, April 3 – 10, May 25, June 19)
Fee and Code: $8,999, XMEDG 236
Textbooks not included. (Approx $700) Click here for the Textbook and Supply list.
New Jersey law requires applicants for licensure to successfully complete a minimum of 500 hours in class study in the field of massage and bodywork therapies AND successfully complete a written examination approved by the Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.
