Prospective Students

As one of the oldest and most respected massage therapy schools in the country, Boulder College of Massage Therapy offers a very diverse curriculum taught by a nationally acclaimed faculty; a combination that is unparalleled by other massage schools you will find. The world-class education we provide not only prepares you to practice almost anywhere in the world, it helps you reach a higher level of self-awareness, compassion and community service - all while living in the picturesque city of Boulder, Colorado that embraces the philosophy and science inherent to your chosen profession.

Our massage school programs are designed to challenge you to acquire the core knowledge, competencies and techniques that every massage therapist needs while also providing several advanced career paths and specialties to further your career. To learn more about the massage school programs we offer, please follow the links below. To learn more about why should choose Boulder College of Massage Therapy, click here.

•  1000-Hour Certificate for New Massage School Students: This program covers the four core modalities of massage, 60 hours of electives and coursework on human sciences, psychology, ethics and career development. Upon completion, you'll have the educational foundation and hours necessary to practice anywhere in the country and many places abroad.

•  Associates of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Massage Therapy Degree: We are one of very few massage schools offering a specialized Associates degree to our CMT graduates and graduates of other approved 500-hour massage schools. With instruction by our most experienced and accomplished educators, you will master advanced techniques in a specialized field of your choice that will be immediately beneficial to your clients.

  •  Continuing Education and Advanced Certificate Programs: Our massage therapy school's continuing education and advanced certificate programs allow practicing bodyworkers to explore new modalities, expand their techniques and learn from experts in their field of interest. We offer certificate programs in Spa Elements, Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum, Canine Massage, Orthopedic and Sports Massage, Energy Healing and the Art of Zen.

  •  Community Classes: We offer several science-based courses to the community, including Anatomy & Physiology, AnatomikenT, and Pathophysiology. There are also a select number of massage therapy school courses that are open to the general public. Click here to see our community class offerings.