Many of our graduates start their own massage practice right away, or within a few years of graduation. Massage therapists only need a small space and a few supplies to get started. The low overhead costs make this career accessible for small businesses and sole proprietors. We also teach a business and ethics class as part of our curriculum, and make sure to go in depth when it comes to running your own practice.
The school affiliates with several local businesses, and we try to connect students to the professional resources that will help them most, based on the individual dreams of each student.
How does the program work?
We are continuously running classes, starting 4 to 5 groups each year. When you start the program, you will attend 4-hour classes 4 days per week.
After 3 months, you will also join the student clinic where you gain supervised hands-on practice with the public once per week, meeting the state requirement for licensure.
You would also attend one volunteer chair massage day, where we offer free chair massages at different community events.
State Licensure
LMT Licensure Requirements
Washington
Licensure Requirements
- 625 instructional hours completed at a state-board approved program
- Take and pass the National Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)
- Get an in-person CPR and First Aid certification
- Apply for licensure through the Washington Health Department
Oregon
Licensure Requirements
- 625 instructional hours completed at a state-board approved program
- Take and pass the National Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx)
- Get a Basic Life Support certification
- Apply for licensure through the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapy
Our School
Surpassing Requirements
- 700 instructional hours
- In-house student clinic
- MBLEx Prep class
- Job placement assistance
- Day and night class times available
Why choose Kosmo
What is massage therapy?
Soft Tissue Experts
Licensed massage therapists (LMTs) are healthcare professionals who provide therapeutic bodywork, also known as manual therapy techniques, to manipulate muscles and soft tissues of the body.
Manual Therapists
The term manual refers to the use of hands, forearms, elbows, knees, feet, or handheld tools to assess and treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions and other pathologies.
Holistic Healthcare Professionals
Massage therapy is a recommended treatment for:
- Pain relief
- Stress and anxiety
- Injury recovery
- Postural rebalancing
- And much more!
Class Schedule Details
- Classes: Monday-Thursday
- Day Classes: 10am-2pm
- Night Classes: 6pm-10pm
Student Clinic Options
- Tuesday or Friday: 1:30pm-6:30pm
- Saturday: 9:30am-2:30pm