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ਪੰਜਾਬੀAdvanced Massage Therapy Program
Get the skills you need to become a certified massage therapist with MaKami College’s 3,000-hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy (ACMT) program in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta.
2 Years
Our 3,000-hour massage therapy program offers the highest level of massage therapy training in Alberta. Get your diploma in massage therapy in just two years!
$50 – $80
Avg. hourly wage of a massage therapist in Alberta.
97%
Success rate of MaKami College graduating students finding jobs in their chosen field in 2020.
Why MaKami College Massage Therapy School?
If you are compassionate and enjoy helping others, then earning a diploma in massage therapy diploma from MaKami College will give you the hands-on training to master and refine your massage therapy skills and techniques. Our massage therapy courses offer the highest level of massage therapy training in Alberta, including plenty of hands-on training with potential clientele as well as practicum placements where you can practice your new skills.
Our iPad-based blended program combines online and in-classroom training, giving you the flexibility to complete the theory courses online, then practice and apply your skills in the classroom with an experienced instructor by your side. Each new student is provided a new iPad loaded with course curriculum, bringing education literally to your fingertips where and when you want it. To complete your training, learn and apply practical hands-on skills on site in our student massage clinic and gain new clientele that will prepare you for the start of your new career.
With plenty of one-on-one support such as tutoring, ESL, counselling and more, MaKami massage therapy school graduates enter the field with the knowledge and expertise to confidently pursue their professional massage therapy career as a RMT. We have massage therapy school graduates from our Calgary and Edmonton campuses that not only enjoy successful careers in Alberta but some have gone on to work across Canada and around the world. Have confidence in your skills as you enter the workforce by receiving the highest level of massage therapy training available in Alberta!
About the Massage Therapy Program
Our two-year massage therapy program offers the highest level of massage therapy training in Alberta, including plenty of hands-on training with potential clientele as well as practicum placements where you can practice your new skills. MaKami massage therapy graduates enter the field with the knowledge and expertise to confidently pursue their professional massage therapy career.
Learn to apply the principles of physical, health sciences, and social sciences as they relate to massage therapy in the classroom, simulated clinical environments, and through clinical placements in the community or in our on-campus clinics. The advanced massage therapy certification allows graduates the ability to provide health insurance claim receipts upon graduation and licensing.
Receive Additional Certifications
In addition to a variety of transferrable skills such as anatomy and physiology, business and employment preparation and more, you’ll also earn a certification in first aid during in-person training.
New Blended Program:
Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy (ACMT)
Our blended ACMT program at our Calgary and Edmonton campuses offers online massage therapy course work with in-person clinicals in a hands-on environment.
Eligibility and Admissions
Education Requirements & Prerequisites
We require a minimum level of education and English competency and a study permit for international students.
See if you’re eligible with our pre-approval survey or by speaking to a Student Advisor to check our specific program prerequisites.
When Does the Next Semester Start?
Our licensed massage therapy diploma programs start every two months. Contact a student advisor for more information on upcoming program start dates at your chosen campus.
What are the Application Requirements for an International Student?
You need to be 17 years of age or older, have the relevant study permit, academic transcripts to be translated into English and authenticated by MaKami College Inc. and can demonstrate a competent level of English.
How Do I Cancel My Application?
Requests for withdrawals and refunds must be in writing. Please refer to Alberta Student Enrollment Contracts attached in your orientation package for detailed information and cost calculation on refunds.
Additional Helpful Program Information
Where is the Massage Therapy Program Offered
MaKami College offers our ACMT massage therapy program at the following campuses in Calgary and Edmonton.
MaKami College Calgary NE
MaKami’s newest campus is located on the city’s northeast inside Marlborough Mall
Interested in the Massage Therapy Program at MaKami College?
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Student Success Stories
Our students go on to do amazing things! Here’s what some MaKami Alumni are doing with their advanced massage therapy training.
Ilene – Building a Prosperous Future for Her Family
Ilene Reyes was a dayhome owner when she received a massage at MaKami's student clinic that changed the course of her future.
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Michael – Using Fate to Create a Better Future
Michael thought his future was mapped out as an automotive technician until fate stepped in.
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Kassi – Starting a New Era as a Business Administrator
Kassi Jeffrey was nervous to return to school, but found academic and emotional support after enrolling in MaKami College's Business Admin program.
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