Massage Therapy Curriculum Licensing
Launch Your Hybrid Massage Therapy Program With Everything Already Built
License a complete, professionally developed hybrid massage therapy licensure curriculum tailored to your state’s education requirements. Online coursework is combined with face-to-face classroom and hands-on instruction and supervised clinical experience, giving students flexibility while preserving the practical training they need.
Save time, reduce development costs, and streamline implementation with structured coursework, hands-on training protocols, and ready-to-teach resources, including instructor lesson plans, slide decks, assessments, and clinical forms. Instructor training is built in, so your faculty can start with a clear understanding of the curriculum and how to deliver it consistently, both online and in person.
Already teaching on campus? Our hybrid transition support helps you move your program to a hybrid format with clear guidance on planning, scheduling, and faculty readiness.
Whether you’re launching a new program, modernizing an existing one, or transitioning to a hybrid model, 360 Wellness Education gives you the curriculum, resources, and support to teach with confidence and scale your school.
Everything your school needs to teach massage therapy
Give your school a proven massage therapy program. We license our complete licensure curriculum, ready to teach, with the 360 student learning platform, instructor training, and hands-on implementation support.
- Built and ready to teachSyllabus and course descriptions for every course, instructor daily lesson plans, slides, and assessments.
- Built to your state's requirementsWe create the program hours and course structure to meet your state's licensure requirements.
- Hybrid deliveryOnline theory, instructor-led practical education, and supervised student clinics.
- MBLEx preparationIntegrative studies with mock exams to prepare graduates for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination.
- 360 Method™ specialty trainingSports, oncology, stone, and specialty massage built into the program for more employable graduates.
- Classroom & clinic toolsSkillset and clinic activity tracking grid, teaching resources, equipment and product recommendations, and student kit recommendations.
- Student learning platformYour students learn online through the 360 student learning platform and its digital resources.
- Instructor trainingTraining for your educators to deliver the program with confidence, with CEUs.
- Onboarding & implementationAccount setup, initial training, implementation services, and approval support materials.
Ideal for esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering schools ready to add massage, existing massage schools upgrading their curriculum, and new schools at launch.
360 Method™ Massage Therapy 625-Hour Program
Example: our 625-hour hybrid model. We build each program's hours to meet your state's requirements.
| Course | Hours | In person | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT101: Massage Theory & Principles | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| MT102: Fundamental Massage & Bodywork Applications | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| MT103: Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| MT104: Massage Professional Practices | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| MT105: Kinesiology, Palpation, & Movement | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| MT106: The Therapeutic Relationship | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| MT107: Massage & Bodywork Applications with Assessment & Documentation | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| MT108: Clinical Experience | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| MT109: Professional Practice & The Business of Massage Therapy | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| MT110: Career Development | 37 | 12 | 25 |
| Total | 625 | 408 | 217 |
A 625-clock-hour hybrid massage therapy licensure program built on our licensed curriculum. Independently owned and operated under license.
A Comprehensive Education Framework
The 360 Method™
Six core pillars that prepare students for technical excellence and career success.
Technical Mastery
Detailed technique breakdowns covering both the "how" and the "why" behind each modality.
Theory & Anatomy Integration
How each modality interacts with anatomy and physiology.
Body Mechanics & Longevity
Posture, pressure control, and movement that prevent injury and extend careers.
Full Protocol Development
Complete service workflows instead of isolated techniques.
Client Experience & Retail
Consultation, treatment planning, and product recommendations that improve outcomes and retention.
Business & Career Development
Service menu design, marketing strategy, and planning for entrepreneurship.
Pre-built, hybrid, and instructor-ready
Our programs combine on-demand digital education, hands-on demonstrations, and clinical practice — delivered in-class, online, through live webinars, or in person.
- Pre-built education resourcesReady-to-use materials for consistent, high-quality delivery with less prep time.
- Hybrid learning formatBalance in-class instruction, online learning, and instructor-led engagement.
- Instructor training & resourcesClinic schedules, demo videos, evaluation rubrics, and procedural manuals.
- Instructor Community GroupShare insights, exchange best practices, and network with other educators.
- Student online course access
- Curriculum plan
- Instructor training
- Hands-on clinical training
- Certificate & digital badge
- Professional Location Finder listing
- Digital student guidebook
- Supply kit recommendations
Professional Practice & The Business of Massage Therapy
A practical guide for massage therapists and wellness entrepreneurs: build a thriving practice, deliver exceptional care, and create a business that supports the life you envision.
- 1The Health & Wellness Industry
- 2Career Foundations & Professionalism
- 3Business Basics & Planning
- 4Legal & Operational Setup
- 5Operations & Policies
- 6The Client Experience & Service Excellence
- 7Insurance Billing & Compliance
- 8Marketing Your Practice
- 9Business Financial Management
- 10Personal Financial Literacy & Prosperity
- 11Putting the Plan Together
The 360 Method: Fundamental Massage & Bodywork Applications
Thirty-six chapters that teach a complete, professional full-body massage, and teach students to give it without wearing out their own bodies. Purpose with Every Movement.
- ✓Foundations: touch, intent, and effect
- ✓Classification of massage movements
- ✓Draping and full-body protocols, region by region
- ✓Body mechanics for career longevity
- ✓Procedure assessment sheets with safety checks
- ✓Final full-body assessment
- ✓Session logs and S.O.A.P. session notes
- ✓Documentation terminology reference
Recognized by the boards that matter
Board-approved continuing education provider
Approved continuing education provider
Courses meet the standards of NCEA's Commission on Accreditation
Approved continuing education sponsor
Frequently asked
Which schools is this for?
Esthetics, cosmetology, and barbering schools ready to add massage therapy, existing massage schools modernizing their curriculum, campus-based programs transitioning to hybrid, and new schools at launch.
How many program hours does it include?
We build each program's hours and course structure to meet your state's licensure requirements. Programs run in 6–12 month formats, and our 625-hour hybrid model is shown on this page as an example.
How is the program delivered?
As a hybrid: online theory through the 360 student learning platform, instructor-led practical education, and supervised student clinics.
Does it prepare students for licensure exams?
Yes. The program includes integrative studies with mock exams to prepare graduates for the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Graduates must still meet all of their state's licensing requirements.
Who operates the school?
Your school does. You remain independently owned and operated, with responsibility for enrollment, instruction, and your state approvals. We license the curriculum and support your implementation.
How do we get started?
Schedule a consultation. We will review your state's requirements, walk through the curriculum, and outline onboarding and instructor training.
The easy way to go hybrid with your licensure program.
License the Massage Therapy Licensure Program
Schedule a consultation to review your state's requirements and plan your launch or hybrid transition.
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