Welcome to Hands-On Medical Massage School

Our Mission:

Hands-on Medical Massage School creates a positive, energetic, Christian learning environment that meets the various learning styles of students. We are committed to provide every student with academic excellence, preparing graduates to fulfill their vision of a rewarding and successful career.   Hands-on Medical Massage School was founded in 2003 in Yucaipa, California providing certification programs approved by the Bureau of Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education. The school manages a medical massage clinic at the Drayson Center of Loma Linda University and a Student Clinic at the Redlands location. We believe that students must consistently practice what they learn in the classroom, giving them the needed practical experience and confidence to be a success in their dream career.   In 2007, the main campus of the school was relocated to Redlands, California, which is located in a professional building in Redlands bordering Loma Linda. Hands-On Medical Massage School received accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education in June 2010.

Throughout its history Hands-on Medical Massage School has become recognized nationally and internationally for providing high quality education
in a caring atmosphere. Hands-on Medical Massage School has grown to offer an Associate Degree, distance learning, and continuing education.

What is Medical Massage? Medical massage is a results-oriented, evidence-based approach to relieve pain and discomfort related to soft tissue and body structure. With our unique approach, you will learn critical thinking - how to locate the underlying cause, not just the symptoms.   State and National Licensing California does not offer a State License for massage therapy, but it is moving in that direction. Since September of 2009, California now offers a State Certification which overrides most city massage licensing requirements. Most states, except California, require graduates to take a written national exam. This 160-question exam (created by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) is used to measure the skills and knowledge acquired by the massage student in their approved massage school. Most out-of-state therapists will be required to take this exam, California residents are encouraged to take it for future changes in policy and increased credibility.

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