Oxford College’s Massage Therapy Program prepares students for a rewarding healthcare career
providing client-centred care. In just 88 weeks, you will gain an in-depth understanding of a
massage therapists’ role and a variety of massage techniques.

Our combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training is designed to perfectly prepare you
to qualify as a registered massage therapist (RMT) upon graduation, allowing you to practice massage
in a variety of different healthcare settings in Ontario.

Students Will Learn How to:

• Assess clients by conducting range-of-motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to clients
• Administer massage techniques, treating soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue
  manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower
  grade mobilizations, remedial exercise programs, and client self-help programs
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques for further postural
  improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Consult with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians,
  and psychologists when developing treatment plans for clients

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can be self-employed, or find employment as massage therapists in a
number of diverse healthcare environments, including:

• Group or team practices
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Extended care facilities
• Rehabilitation centres
• Educational institutions