Muscular Therapy Institute

Muscular Therapy Institute

Overview of Muscular Therapy Institute

Muscular Therapy Institute (MTI) was originally founded in 1974 in Cambridge, Massachusetts by Ben Benjamin, whose vision was "to create a school that empowered individuals and trained outstanding massage therapists". Starting out with a local class of eight individuals all taught by Ben in a small Cambridge house, the Institute grew and in 2005, moved to Watertown, Massachusetts and became part of the Cortiva family of massage therapy schools. The school today goes by the name of Cortiva Institute - MTI.

Points of Distinction

• Flexible schedules with day, evening and weekend classes
• Career counseling services
• Annual Student Clinic
• Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (CMTA)

Areas of Study

The foundation of Cortiva-MTI's educational offerings is its Massage Therapy Diploma Program. The program covers three main areas of study:

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology: Provides a solid foundation in understanding the structure, function and health of the human body; so that students will be grounded in core principles of safe and effective decision making for clients with medical conditions.
• Massage Therapy Theory and Technique: Students acquire the skills necessary to create a massage therapy treatment for a specific person including tension assessment, treatment planning, element variation, and integration.
• Professional Development and Communication: Rounds out the comprehensive educational experience with business and communication skills necessary to succeed as a professional massage therapist.

Timeframe for completing the program is anywhere from 12 to 15 months depending on the selected format. The program prepares students to pass the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a standard for the profession and often required for licensing. Cortiva's average pass rate during the past five years for graduates taking the National Certification Exam is 97%.

Muscular Therapy Institute Admissions

Students interested in attending Cortiva Institute - MTI should first contact the Admissions Department to request information. At this time, an interview or a school tour can be scheduled. A completed enrollment application can be submitted during the interview. The school offers a complementary Introductory Workshop, which prospective students are invited to attend.

Muscular Therapy Institute Faculty Quality

Cortiva-MTI's dedicated faculty teach with the confidence and passion derived from a well-developed expertise and love of their work. Instructors are professional practitioners in their respective fields and bring a practical understanding of the subject matter.

Muscular Therapy Institute Student Body

Cortiva-MTI today has more than 300 students. Most of them are busy adults eager to embrace the emerging opportunities in today's allied healthcare field.

Muscular Therapy Institute Student Life

Prior to beginning their classes, students at Cortiva-MTI are offered an introductory seminar focusing on study skills and time management strategies for adult learners. Also offered to all students at no charge are monthly group tutoring sessions in science and technique classes. Student amenities include a videotape library of science, technique and other classes available for use on-site, an extensive library of books and periodicals related to massage therapy, and a monthly student newsletter. The campus has a student lounge which includes refrigerators, microwave ovens, vending machines and filtered water. Student parking is available in nearby off-site parking lots.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Health and Human Services

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Diploma

Campus Locations

Massachusetts

• Watertown

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