How Long Is a Massage Therapy Program? (Complete 2026 Guide)
Most massage therapy programs in the U.S. take 6 to 12 months to complete. Full-time programs can be finished in as little as 6–9 months, while part-time options may take up to a year or more. Most states require 500 to 750 training hours, combining classroom instruction and hands-on practice. If you are wondering how […]
Tips for Moms Returning to School
Tips for Moms Returning to School Whether you’re a single mother or you and your partner are juggling a family together, making the choice to continue your education after having children is a great way to empower yourself. But, going back to school as a mom has a unique set of challenges. No one should […]
10 things to succeed in Massage Therapy/Physical Therapy Aide
Our Physical Therapy Aid and Massage therapy program is a 8-month program offered at our Riverside and Huntington Park campuses. Don’t procrastinate: Get your work done before it is due. If you procrastinate on doing your work, you are going to be behind and stressed you have to do everything the last minute. Treat it […]
Helping Others – A Career in Massage Therapy
If you enjoy helping others heal and relax through touch, a career in massage therapy may be a good choice for you. Here at American College of Healthcare and Technology we offer a combined Physical Therapy Aide/Massage Therapy training program to give you the skills you need to have a successful career as a massage […]
How to Set Yourself Apart as a Massage Therapist
Whether you’re studying massage therapy here at ACHT or just curious about how you can set yourself apart as a massage therapist and get the most out of your career, read on to discover ways to entice customers and turn visitors into regulars. Once you’ve mastered your skills, the most important way to set yourself […]
#ChoosePT in California: Healing the Pain of the Opioid Epidemic
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, about 20,000 Americans are killed every year by prescription painkillers. These deaths are almost always overdoses on prescription opioids such as oxycodone and fentanyl (the drug that killed Prince). But unfortunately, that number is deceptively small. Many more deaths stack on top of those as a result […]
Massage may help ease pain and anxiety after surgery
A 20-minute evening back massage may help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery when given in addition to pain medications, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Many patients still experience pain following major surgery despite the availability of pain-relieving medications, according […]
Study shows massage reduces inflammation following strenuous exercise
Genetic analysis also shows massage promotes growth of new mitochondria Most athletes can testify to the pain-relieving, recovery-promoting effects of massage. Now there’s a scientific basis that supports booking a session with a massage therapist: On the cellular level massage reduces inflammation and promotes the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle. The research, […]
Massage therapy improves circulation, eases muscle soreness
Massage therapy improves general blood flow and alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The study, reported online in advance of print in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also showed that massage improved vascular function in people who had not exercised, suggesting […]
Massage eases anxiety
Seattle—A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. But the trial, published in the journal Depression and Anxiety, also found massage to be no more effective than […]