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 in Red Deer is both active and professional! Red Deer is an ever-growing city with cultural activities to complement a student’s academic experience.
The ACMT campus is located on Little Gaetz Avenue, in the Woolworth Heritage Building, in the heart of downtown. The classroom and clinic is spacious and fully equipped. This wonderful space is a quiet and professional atmosphere for students learn in.
The area has many wonderful shops and cafes within walking distance – including Dose Coffee.