Healthcare
Massage Therapy in Halifax
Do you want to become a massage therapist? Embrace a career where you can make a real impact on people's lives. Our program offers hands-on clinical experience and a robust curriculum to prepare you for success. With a CMTCA-accredited campus and scholarships available, you'll be well-equipped to thrive in your healthcare career in Halifax.
About The Massage Therapy Program
Have you been exploring different massage therapy schools and wondering if this program could lead to a rewarding healthcare career? Step into Eastern College’s Halifax campus with confidence. Our program in Massage Therapy in Halifax offers a holistic learning experience led by top-tier instructors. Through immersive clinical internships, you’ll gain the hands-on skills essential for success in this demanding field.
With an impressive 98% employment rate in 2022, our graduates secured positions in their field, often within just 12 months. Plus, our strong industry connections provide exclusive scholarships and exciting job opportunities, setting you on the path to a successful future.
Career Opportunities
The Massage Therapy diploma program prepares graduates for careers in private clinics, multi-disciplinary practices, spas, wellness centers, and even self-employment.
Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads
- Massage Addict
- NS Physiotherapy
- Life Salon Salon
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*Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 3236 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar and based on Nova Scotia data. 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
Our dynamic curriculum combines rigorous theoretical learning with a 440-hour clinical internship, enabling you to master key topics like Anatomy and Physiology, Ethics and Professionalism, and Hydrotherapy.
You’ll build confidence and sharpen your skills through hands-on training in our fully operational on-campus massage therapy clinics, open to the public. Guided by experienced registered massage therapists, you’ll receive personalized instruction in small classes, deepening your expertise.
Additionally, you’ll benefit from top-tier preparation for Provincial Regulatory Exams. Whether your goal is to work in a sports medicine clinic or launch your own practice, we believe you’ll be the next to join our successful graduates thriving in diverse career opportunities across Nova Scotia and Canada.
Upon graduating from the Massage Therapy course, you will have gained a solid grasp of massage techniques and clinical skills essential for securing a full-time position as a registered massage therapist.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- Through Eastern College’s partnership with Massage Addict, a Canadian-owned and operated chain of massage therapy clinics, we offer a scholarship program that awards one $1,000 Scholarship to Massage Therapy students at the end of their first year. Click here to learn more.
- Education in a program recognized by the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS), the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists (ANBMT), the New Brunswick Massotherapy Association (NBMA), and the Newfoundland and Labrador Massage Therapist Association (NLMTA).
- 440 clinical hours for hands-on training.
Massage Therapy courses require a minimum passing score of 70%. Additionally, students must meet the Standards of Satisfactory Scholastic Progress outlined in our Student Handbook. For programs with internships, all internship hours must be completed, and a final grade of ‘Pass’ is required for successful completion.
Course Listings: New Brunswick
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Arthrology
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Cardiovascular System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Digestive System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Endocrine System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Integumentary System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Lymphatic System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Muscular System 1
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Muscular System 2
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Neurological System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Reproductive System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Respiratory System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Skeletal System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Urinary System
Clinical Assessment 1
Clinical Assessment 2
Concepts of Business Planning and Managing 1
Concepts of Business Planning and Managing 2
Chemical, Cellular, and Tissue Biology
Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Assessment
Career Planning & Preparation - Level I
Career Planning & Preparation - Level II
Digital Literacy for Professionals
Ethics & Professionalism
Exam Preparation
Hydrotherapy
Kinesiology and Remedial Exercise
Mock Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Medical Terminology
Massage Techniques 1
Massage Techniques 2
Nutrition
Mock Objectively Structured Clinical Examination
Pharmacology
Public Health
Regulations and Legislation
Effective Research
Review 1
Review 2
Review 3
Student Success Strategies
Advanced Treatments 1
Advanced Treatments 2
Course Listings: Nova Scotia
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Arthrology
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Cardiovascular System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Digestive System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Endocrine System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Integumentary System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Lymphatic System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Muscular System 1
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Muscular System 2
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Neurological System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Reproductive System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Respiratory System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Skeletal System
Anatomy and Pathophysiology - Urinary System
Clinical Assessment 1
Clinical Assessment 2
Concepts of Business Planning and Managing 1
Concepts of Business Planning and Managing 2
Chemical, Cellular, and Tissue Biology
Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Assessment
Career Planning & Preparation - Level I
Career Planning & Preparation - Level II
Digital Literacy for Professionals
Ethics & Professionalism
Exam Preparation
Hydrotherapy
Kinesiology and Remedial Exercise
Mock Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Medical Terminology
Massage Techniques 1
Massage Techniques 2
Nutrition
Mock Objectively Structured Clinical Examination
Pharmacology
Public Health
Regulations and Legislation
Effective Research
Review 1
Review 2
Review 3
Student Success Strategies
Advanced Treatments 1
Advanced Treatments 2
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements (New Brunswick)
- Student has Grade 12 or equivalent or meets criteria for Mature Student Status.
- Mature students must be 19 years of age, pass a qualifying test, and provide a Letter of Intent OR resume that supports their skills and aptitudes to be successful in the program.
- The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 14.
- Student must provide a clear Criminal Record Check.
- Student must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Student must complete triOS College pre-Science Course or its equivalent.
- Student must provide proof of experiencing a full body massage, either from the Eastern Massage Therapy Clinic, or from a Registered Massage Therapist from an outside clinic.
Admission Requirements (Nova Scotia)
- Student has Grade 12 or equivalent, OR can pass a qualifying test.
- The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 14.
- Student must provide a clear Criminal Record Check.
- Student must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Student must provide proof of completion of Eastern College pre-Science Course, or its equivalent (Grade 11 or 12 Biology, or first-year university Kinesiology course).
- Student must provide proof of Proof of experiencing a full body massage, either from the Eastern Massage Therapy Clinic or from a member of the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia at an outside clinic.
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CMTCA Accreditation
Accreditation from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA) is a reflection of the quality of our Massage Therapy program and is granted based on evaluations of several aspects of the program including Curriculum Content, Faculty and Learning, Student Support, Leadership and Administration, Human Resources, Resources and Infrastructure, and Quality Improvement.
Accreditation Granted
The Massage Therapy program in all of our campuses have been Accredited by the CMTCA for 3 years (2023 to 2026).
Instructor Quote
I love Massage Therapy because it’s a profession where clients are almost always very happy to see you, and leave feeling even better. It’s a profession with considerable autonomy too, as Massage Therapists, along with their clients, design their own treatment plans and implement them. Most workplaces make a flexible work schedule possible, and the environment during a massage treatment is usually slow-paced and comfortable; a great atmosphere to go to work in!
Darcy Chiasson
Massage Therapy Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions About Massage Therapy