Healthcare
Massage Therapy - Ottawa
Master the proper techniques to relieve pain and provide relaxation via massage therapy. You can take advantage of our scholarships if you already have a healthcare background.
About The Program
Make a difference in the lives of others by embarking on this intensive Massage Therapy program.
Fortify your foundation in human sciences, general applied sciences, and massage sciences. Gain real-world experience with 909 hours of clinical practice in various settings including client assessment labs, sports massage public labs, and public wellness clinics. Before your program ends, you will take Program Review and Benchmark courses to prepare you for your final oral, written, and practical examinations.
Career Opportunities
Choose from a variety of workplaces such as:
- health and fitness clubs
- rehabilitation centers
- health spas
- wellness centers
- chiropractic offices
- long-term care facilities
- community health clinics
- hospitals
Enjoy as well the opportunity to offer services in your own massage therapy clinic.
Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads
- Massage Addict
- pt Health
- Hand and Stone
Salary
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Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 3236 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec 2022.
Program Details
Are you seeking a rewarding, dynamic, and in-demand career that offers stability, flexible work hours, and job security? If so, then triOS College’s Massage Therapy program might suit you well.
This rigorous program combines theoretical and practical teaching methods to ensure you’ll be well-equipped to address your clients’ needs. Learn how to assess your clients through intertwined orthopedic and neurological testing. Get the hang of combining soft tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, sports massage, and remedial exercises to treat different chronic conditions and musculoskeletal injuries and to contribute to the overall wellness of your clients. Not only will you cover a gamut of foundational topics including anatomy, physiology, myology, neuroscience, and pathology, but you will also hone your business, communication, and first aid skills. Furthermore, you’ll take classes about healthcare professional ethics, jurisprudence, nutrition, pharmacology, research, and professional development.
With our small-size classes, you will get the full attention and proper guidance you need from our well-experienced and highly-qualified instructors to get you ready for actual clinical scenarios.
As a student of this Massage Therapy program, you will receive:
- career services
- job search assistance
- alumni program benefits
Admission Requirements
You must:
- have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, OR
- be at least 18 years old on or before the program begins AND pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent (The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test with a passing score of 14.)
- complete free online health care modules (IPAC) before Orientation Day
COVID vaccination is recommended. A masking policy is in effect when treating clients or training in close proximity with other students.
If you’re from another Canadian province, you must:
- be at least 19 years old,
- be out of high school for at least 1 year before the progam starts, and
- successfully pass an academic achievement test.
If you’re an international student, please contact us for more details.
Career Quiz
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