The Bryman School - Phoenix Campus

The Bryman School of Arizona is committed to a "hands-on" approach that provides graduates with the knowledge and expertise that make them qualified for positions in the growing Massage Therapy industry.

What does a Massage Therapist do?

A massage therapist uses manual therapeutic techniques to treat soft tissues (such as muscle) that have been affected by stress, injury and illness. The primary goal of massage therapy is to loosen and relax muscles and their surrounding connective tissue coverings, and relieve the painful muscle tension that inevitably erodes your energy level.

Massage therapy stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, and it increases circulation. It can also reduce stress, renew energy, increase flexibility, facilitate postural alignment, strengthen the immune system, help people reconnect with their inner self, help eliminate toxins, improve sports performance, and ultimately, maintain and improve an individual's health, vitality and wellbeing.

Massage therapists are usually trained in a variety of techniques, the most common being Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, sports massage, deep tissue, chair massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and spa treatments. Some practitioners do focus on a particular technique.

Massage therapists practice in a variety of settings, such as private offices or massage therapy clinics, chiropractors' or doctors' offices, with sports teams, or at athletic clubs, resorts, spas, yoga retreat centers, golf courses, beauty salons, dance studios and cruise ships. Others may own their own practice, but they have the most responsibility, including building and maintaining a sufficient clientele. Some massage therapists have portable equipment and work at their clients' offices or homes.

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in relation to soft tissue injury and treatment
• Supervised training in traditional Swedish massage and other treatments like hydrotherapy, sports massage, deep tissue massage, chair massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and spa treatments
• Direction for the use of proper body mechanics for injury prevention
• Education in nutrition, stress management and wellness
• Training in first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Comprehensive study of skills needed to start and operate a Massage Therapy business
• Supervised Clinic in a clinical setting

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Massage Therapist in places like:

• Sports Medicine Clinics
• Orthopedic Offices
• Naturopathic Clinics
• Yoga Retreat Centers
• Cruise Ships
• Physical Therapy Offices
• Chiropractic Offices
• Pain Management Clinics
• Dance Studios
• Hospice Facilities
• Beauty salons
• Psychiatric Offices
• Athletic Clubs
• Nursing Homes
• Golf Courses
• Resorts
• Spas

The professional skills learned in this course will also prepare you to open and manage your own Massage Therapy Practice.

Financial Aid

To help students achieve their financial goals, we make Financial Aid available to those who qualify. If you do qualify, you can apply for grants, scholarships, loans and more!