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Overview of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy
The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT) is Connecticut's only massage school dedicated exclusively to providing massage therapy training. Founded in 1980, CCMT provides professional massage therapist training in a holistic context of heart and mindfulness. CCMT has three campuses with the main campus in Newington, Connecticut, and branch locations in Westport and Groton. All three campuses offer comprehensive curriculums integrating classroom training with extensive on-hands practice in student clinics. CCMT also offers continuing education courses to graduates and other bodywork professionals.
The Connecticut School of Massage Therapy is part of the prestigious Steiner Education Group, which operates massage therapy and skin care schools in 17 locations in nine states. Steiner Education Group is a subsidiary of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services, which recruits students directly from the Steiner Education Group of schools. The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has provided accreditation for the programs at CCMT. In addition, CCMT is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a Continuing Education provider.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
The Connecticut School of Massage exclusively offers massage therapy training at each of their three locations. CCMT's core program is a part-time Massage Therapy program offered at all three locations, providing a comprehensive, well-rounded education in massage therapy. Students participate in student clinics, giving massages to members of the public in a supervised, clinical setting. In addition, Groton offers a Spa Massage Therapy program, Newington offers a full-time Massage Therapy program, and Westport offers a Clinical Massage Therapy program.
Students in selected programs and campus locations can also participate in clinical education experiences in association with Hartford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital and The Spa at Norwich Inn. Selected CCMT courses have been assessed and approved for up to 40 college credits at Charter Oak State College.
In addition, CCMT offers Continuing Education programs for massage therapists and other health care professionals in order to enhance their professional skills and clinical knowledge.
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Selectivity
The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy requires that all students be 18 years or older at the time of registration and have graduated from high school or have the equivalent of a high school diploma. In addition, students must be proficient in the English language, and attend an admissions interview. CCMT also requires that students be in good health and free of any infectious disease or condition which would reasonably prevent successful work performance after the completion of the program.
Interested students should contact the school by telephone or on-line to request a complimentary brochure and application form. CCMT also offers candidates the opportunity to participate in a complimentary Discovery Workshop where students give and receive massages, experience the school's classroom settings and learn about their holistic training philosophy.
Faculty
CCMT prides itself on hiring caring faculty able to guide students from their real-world experiences. The faculty are committed to providing quality education. All of the teachers of hands-on courses, and most teachers of science courses, have private practices in massage therapy or are employed as health care professionals.
Student Body
Students at CCMT all desire careers as massage therapist, and want to capitalize on the Steiner Education Group's network of career opportunities.
Student Life
The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy has three commuter locations in Connecticut. Students receive support and guidance throughout their educational experience at CCMT, including: tutor programs, study skills and time management workshops, student mentor lists, meditation and practice rooms, student and graduate newsletters, and exam and licensure support. To assist students, all three campuses have fully-stocked libraries with books, professional journals and magazines, audio cassettes and computers with educational DVDs.
CCMT also owns Hands-On Supply, a public retail and online store located at the Newington campus. This store caters to students by offering a wide selection of massage tables, books, wellness products, and many other massage supplies necessary for their training and professional life.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Therapy And Counseling
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Connecticut
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