Massage Therapy Curriculum & Courses | NUNM

The Certificate in Massage Therapy program at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) offers a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a licensed massage therapist. This 12-month hybrid program combines classroom instruction, practical training, and clinical experience, providing students with a strong foundation in massage techniques, anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic bodywork.

Throughout the curriculum, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, effective, and individualized care. Courses emphasize hands-on learning, professional ethics, and a whole-person approach to health and wellness. Small class sizes allow students to work closely with experienced faculty while building confidence in their techniques. Through supervised clinical experiences, students apply their skills in real-world settings, preparing them to enter the massage therapy profession with confidence.

2026-27 Massage Therapy Curriculum

Below is the 2026-27 curriculum for the Massage Therapy Certification program. For the current curriculum and course descriptions, visit the Course Catalog.

Winter Term

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Winter Term Massage Therapy Courses
Course # Course Name Hours Credits
MT311 Foundations of Massage & Ethics 36 3
NS311 Anatomy & Physiology 48 4
NS312 Anatomy & Physiology Lab 24 1
GSN316 Pathophysiology 36 3
MT321 Palpation & Surface Anatomy Lab 48 2
Winter Term Total 192 13
Spring Term

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Spring Term Massage Therapy Courses
Course # Course Name Hours Credits
MT331 Kinesiology & Biomechanics 36 3
MT401 Massage Techniques I: Swedish & Circulatory 72 3
MT332 Pain Science & Neurophysiology 24 2
MT402 Communication & Client Documentation 24 2
Spring Term Total 156 10
Summer Term

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Summer Term Massage Therapy Courses
Course # Course Name Hours Credits
MT412 Massage Techniques II: Deep Tissue & Trigger Point 72 3
MT333 Movement Techniques 24 1
MT334 Hydrotherapy 24 1
MT422 Business, Marketing, & Practice Management 24 2
MT421/MT521 Clinical Practice I: Supervised Intro 60 2.5
Summer Term Total 204 9.5
Fall Term

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Fall Term Massage Therapy Courses
Course # Course Name Hours Credits
MT431/MT531 Clinical Practice II: Advanced Clinic 60 2.5
MT432/MT532 Capstone: Case-Based Integration & Licensure Prep 36 3
Fall Term Total 96 5.5

Program Overview

648
Total Instructional Hours
38
Total Credits
4
Terms