{"id":3682,"date":"2023-05-22T10:28:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/?post_type=program_tracks&p=3682"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:23:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:23:29","slug":"therapeutic-massage","status":"publish","type":"program_tracks","link":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/program_tracks\/therapeutic-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapeutic Massage"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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What You’ll Learn<\/h2>
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Studying therapeutic massage and earning an associate degree at Forsyth Tech provides a comprehensive program that prepares individuals for a rewarding career in the field of massage therapy.<\/span> Students learn various massage techniques, anatomy, physiology, and business practices. With hands-on training and clinical experiences, they develop the skills to effectively assess clients, <\/span>provide<\/span> customized treatments, and promote healing and relaxation. <\/span>Our <\/span>program equips graduates with the knowledge and <\/span>expertise<\/span> to succeed as professional massage therapists in diverse healthcare settings or as independent practitioners.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To apply, the application will open on March 16, 2026, and the application deadline will be May 15, 2026. If you have questions about the program and any changes, please contact your advisor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \t\t\t

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*The previous year’s packets are still posted as a reference. If you are unsure of anything, please check with your advisor.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t
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  • Anatomy Knowledge<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Massage Techniques<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Client Assessment<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
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  • Business Management<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
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    Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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