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SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Since 1990, the Academy of Massage Therapy has been helping students fulfill their desire to become a professional massage therapist at our Hackensack, New Jersey, massage school. We believe to achieve a successful career in massage therapy, your education needs to include: |
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Attaining a high level of technical skill so you can help people with a variety of conditions and promote health and well-being |
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Having accurate understanding of the human body and how it functions so you can work confidently with other health care providers in various situations, from alternative holistic models to traditional medical models |
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Developing and enhancing the necessary personal skills, including compassion, communication, creativity, dedication, presence, flexibility, and self-awareness so you can work effectively with others and to achieve your own goals
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We understand that learning skills differ from student to student, which is why we've created a massage therapy curriculum that accommodates kinesthetic, auditory and visual learners. Our dedicated and experienced staff wants to help students through extensive hands-on massage therapy training in a small classroom environment.
Our Mission is to provide comprehensive training in massage therapy in a supportive atmosphere, so that our graduates will gain the financial independence, professional status and self esteem that this career provides. |
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Provide a curriculum that meets National Certification standards |
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Continually update the curriculum to reflect the most current information |
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Provide knowledgeable, experienced, caring instructors |
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Support our graduates with career assistance and continuing education |
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Prepare students for the National Certification Examination in Massage and Bodywork |
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Prepare students for satisfying careers as massage or shiatsu therapists in medical, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, gyms, spas, salons, cruise ships and for private practice |
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Help develop a professional, caring, well-educated, responsible therapist whose goal is to bring good health to all members of the community, regardless of economic status |
Explore the opportunities a career in massage therapy can have for you. request more information today about the Academy of Massage Therapy!
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