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.
The Alberta College of Massage Therapy student life is one full of community diversity! The community of Fort McMurray is full of life, which makes for exciting new adventure for all students.
ACMT classes are held on the Keyano College Campus, at the Keyano Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre. Fort McMurray has a very active community life and the people in Fort McMurray live healthy lifestyles. ACMT’s campus at the Sport and Wellness Centre is at the heart of this community.
The campus is located in the heart of downtown conveniently located close to many great lunch restaurants such as Starbucks, Wok-box, Mucho Burrito, Freshii, Booster Juice and much more.