Admission Requirements: Spa Massage Practitioner Certificate or Direct Entry – Students who already have training from another institution may be eligible for direct entry into the second year program. Contact us to learn more.
Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
Course Description: The Spa Massage Practitioner program is a prerequisite for entry to the second year Massage Therapy program. The program provides students with the knowledge to provide a safe and ethical one-hour relaxation massage using a variety of Swedish Massage techniques. Students will also be introduced to Case History, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology and Hydrotherapy. Graduates of the SMP program have the ability to work independently or as an employee at spas, resorts or cruise ships. Upon completion of this program, graduates may obtain associate or student memberships with the associations listed below.
Admission Requirements: Spa Massage Practitioner Certificate or Direct Entry – Students who already have training from another institution may be eligible for direct entry into the second year program. Contact us to learn more.
Course Description: Students learn deep tissue massage, fascia release, facilitated exercises, history taking, orthopaedic assessments and treatment of pathologies of the entire muscular-skeletal system. Students practice in ACMT’s Student Clinic throughout the program. Graduates become Registered Massage Therapists upon joining an association.
Course Description: The Spa Massage Practitioner program is a prerequisite for entry to the second year Massage Therapy program. The program provides students with the knowledge to provide a safe and ethical one-hour relaxation massage using a variety of Swedish Massage techniques. Students will also be introduced to Case History, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology and Hydrotherapy. Graduates of the SMP program have the ability to work independently or as an employee at spas, resorts or cruise ships. Upon completion of this program, graduates may obtain associate or student memberships with the associations listed below.
The Alberta College of Massage Therapy student life in Edmonton is inspiring and alive! Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, and every amenity a student could imagine is here to complement student life. ACMT has 2 Edmonton locations – Downtown and on the Southside.
Downtown Location: This campus/student clinic is located in the heart of the Brewery District in Oliver. We can be found on the second floor, overlooking tall beautiful trees from the student patio. The classroom has plenty of natural lighting and is fully equipped with a prep station, kitchen, student lounge with resource library, clinic supplies and client reception area.
Within a 5 minute drive students can enjoy a wide variety of choices for lunch or shops for supplies, including City Market, Safeway, Starbucks, Staples and London Drugs.