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.
Southside Location: Our brand new Southside campus/student clinic is beautiful and modern. This space is also a campus for ACMT’s sister school, the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada. This space features a student lounge, resource library, kitchen, separate reception and waiting area, and beautiful treatment rooms.
Our location on 99th Street is easily accessible with lots of free parking and is close to many great businesses, including D’Amore’s Mercato Italian Cafe and Massage Essentials.