California Massage Therapy Council (2024)

CAMTC APPROVED MASSAGE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

For CAMTC certification applications received on or after July 1, 2016, CAMTC will only accept education from the following:

  • Education completed in California at a CAMTC approved massage school from a CAMTC approved massage program listed below; or
  • Comparable education completed at a program outside of California, whose acceptance will be determined by CAMTC in its discretion on a case-by-case basis.

A2Z Health.net, Inc. - Reseda, Reseda

  • Massage Therapist - 550 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0028 Expires: 6/30/2018

A2Z Health.net, Inc. - Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks

  • Massage Therapist - 550 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0029 Expires: 6/30/2018

Abrams College, Modesto

  • Massage Therapist - 550 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0104 Expires: 6/30/2018

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences, Oakland

  • Tui Na Massage Therapy - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0026 Expires: 8/17/2018

American Career College, Long Beach

• Massage Therapy – 1127.5 clock hours / 54 Credit hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0140 Expires: 11/20/2018

American Career College, Ontario

• Massage Therapy – 1127.5 clock hours / 54 Credit hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0139 Expires: 11/20/2018

American Institute of Massage Therapy, Santa Ana

  • Massage Therapy - 624 hours
  • Massage Therapy/Sports Massage Therapy - 1029 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0013 Expires: 8/17/2018

Bellus Academy, Poway

  • Massage Therapy - 750 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0076 Expires: 6/30/2018

Blake Austin College, Vacaville

  • Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Practitioner – 900 hours
  • Associate of Occupational Studies Holistic Health Practitioner – 1590 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0145 Expires: 1/31/2019

Brightwood College - Palm Springs, Palm Springs

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0041 Expires: 9/22/2018

Brightwood College - Riverside, Riverside

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0040 Expires: 6/30/2018

Brightwood College - Vista, Vista

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1020 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0042 Expires: 6/30/2018

Burke Williams Academy of Massage Therapy, Los Angeles

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0114 Expires: 6/30/2018

Burke Williams Academy of Massage Therapy, San Jose

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0149 Expires: 10/20/2018

California College of Physical Arts, Inc., Huntington Beach

  • Massage Practitioner - 600 hours
  • Myotherapist - 800 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0121 Expires: 6/30/2018

California Holistic Institute, San Luis Obispo

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0012 Expires: 6/30/2018

California Institute of Massage & Spa Services, Sonoma

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0061 Expires: 6/30/2018

Calistoga Massage Therapy School, Santa Rosa

• Massage Therapist Program – 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0008 Expires: 11/20/2018

Career Networks Institute (CNI College), Orange

  • Massage Therapy - 900 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0001 Expires: 9/22/2018

Carrington College - Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0082 Expires: 8/17/2018

Carrington College - Pomona, Pomona

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0079 Expires: 6/30/2018

Carrington College - Sacramento, Sacramento

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0082 Expires: 8/17/2018

Carrington College - San Jose, San Jose

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0080 Expires: 8/2/2018

Carrington College - San Leandro, San Leandro

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0081 Expires: 6/30/2018

Carrington College - Stockton, Stockton

  • Massage Therapy - 660 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 765 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0078 Expires: 6/30/2018

Cerritos College Community Education, Norwalk

  • Massage Therapy Training - 527 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0109 Expires: 6/30/2018

CES College, Burbank

  • Massage Therapy/Physical Therapy Aide - 900 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0123 Expires: 7/13/2018

Charter College, Lancaster

  • Massage Therapy - 725 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0122 Expires: 10/9/2018

Cinta Aveda, San Francisco

  • Esthetics and Beauty Therapy (CIDESCO) - 1200 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0086 Expires: 8/7/2018

De Anza College, Cupertino

  • Massage Therapy - 516 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0054 Expires: 6/30/2018

Diamond Light School of Massage and Healing Arts, San Anselmo

  • Professional Bodywork Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0003 Expires: 6/30/2018

Downey Adult School, Downey

  • Massage Therapy - 600 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0030 Expires: 6/30/2018

Esalen Institute, Big Sur

  • Massage Practitioner III - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0010 Expires: 6/30/2018

Five Branches University, San Jose

• Asian Bodywork & Qigong – 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0137 Expires: 11/20/2018

Five Branches University, Santa Cruz

• Asian Bodywork & Qigong – 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0102 Expires: 11/20/2018

Fremont College, Cerritos

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours
  • Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy - 1120 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0063 Expires: 7/17/2018

Fremont College, Los Angeles

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours
  • Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy - 1120 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0064 Expires: 7/17/2018

Fullerton College, Fullerton

  • Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist Level 1 - 792 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0110 Expires: 10/20/2018

Hands On Healing Institute, Tujunga

  • Massage Therapy - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0106 Expires: 6/30/2018

Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Escondido

  • Massage Therapist – 500 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner – 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0131 Expires: 11/7/2018

Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Laguna Hills

  • Massage Therapist – 500 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner – 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0131-S1 Expires: 11/7/2018

Healing Oak School of Massage, Simi Valley

  • Massage Therapist - 540 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0015 Expires: 6/30/2018

Holistic Life Institute, Oakdale

  • Certified Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0019 Expires: 7/6/2018

Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara

  • Massage Therapy - 760 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0084 Expires: 8/25/2018

International College of Holistic Studies, San Diego

  • Massage Therapist - 750 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0055 Expires: 6/30/2018

International Professional School of Bodywork, San Diego

  • Massage Therapy - 754 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours
  • Associate of Science Degree in Holistic Health - 1240 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0075 Expires: 8/25/2018

Kali Institute for Massage & Somatic Therapies, Ventura

  • Massage & Somatic Therapies (with Neuro-Structural Bodywork and Asian Studies sections) – 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0087 Expires: 11/7/2018

Life Energy Institute, Culver City

  • Integrative Massage and Bodywork Practitioner – 550 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0077 Expires: 8/31/2018

Loving Hands Institute of Healing Arts , Fortuna

  • Full Holistic Massage Therapy – 510 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0011 Expires: 1/31/2019

Massage Center, Thousand Oaks

  • Silver Massage Therapy - 500 hours
  • Massage Therapy - 600 hours
  • Gold Massage Therapy - 700 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0009 Expires: 9/22/2018

Massage Therapy Institute, Davis

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0005 Expires: 9/22/2018

Mayfield College, Cathedral City

  • Massage Therapy - 720 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0006 Expires: 6/30/2018

McKinnon Body Therapy Center, Oakland

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0007 Expires: 6/30/2018

Milan Institute - Bakersfield, Bakersfield

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0033 Expires: 8/2/2018

Milan Institute Fresno, Fresno

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0036 Expires: 8/7/2018

Milan Institute Merced, Merced

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0035 Expires: 7/13/2018

Milan Institute - Palm Desert, Palm Desert

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0032 Expires: 6/30/2018

Milan Institute - Visalia, Visalia

  • Massage Therapy - 740 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0034 Expires: 7/13/2018

MiraCosta College, Oceanside

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0018 Expires: 9/22/2018

Monterey Institute of Touch, Carmel

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0072 Expires: 7/13/2018

Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey

  • Massage Therapist (Track 1) - 519 hours
  • Massage Therapist (Track 2, 3) - 570 hours
  • Massage Therapist Advanced - 808 hours
  • Certificate of Achievement in Massage Therapy - 808 hours
  • Associate in Science Degree in Massage Therapy - 808 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0103 Expires: 6/30/2018

National Holistic Institute - Emeryville, Emeryville

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0045 Expires: 7/5/2018

National Holistic Institute, Petaluma

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0045-S1 Expires: 7/5/2018

National Holistic Institute, Redding

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0157 Expires: 1/31/2019

National Holistic Institute - Sacramento, Sacramento

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0047 Expires: 6/30/2018

National Holistic Institute - San Francisco, San Francisco

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator- 900hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0050 Expires: 7/13/2018

National Holistic Institute - San Jose, San Jose

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0049 Expires: 7/4/2018

National Holistic Institute - Santa Ana, Santa Ana

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0046 Expires: 6/30/2018

National Holistic Institute - Studio City, Studio City

  • Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 900 hours
  • Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Health Educator - 1350 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0048 Expires: 6/30/2018

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego

  • Massage/Asian Bodywork - 606 hours
  • Associate of Science (Massage Therapy/Asian Bodywork) - 1147.5 hours
  • Associate of Applied Science (Holistic Health Science) - 1193 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0099 Expires: 6/30/2018

Palace Beauty College, Los Angeles

  • Massage Therapy - 600 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0058 Expires: 6/30/2018

Rosemead Beauty School, Rosemead

  • Massage Therapy II - 600 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0039 Expires: 6/30/2018

Sacramento Holistic Health Academy dba Fair Oaks Massage Institute, Fair Oaks

  • Holistic Massage Therapist - 500 hours
  • Advanced Holistic Massage Therapist - 900 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0044 Expires: 6/30/2018

San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork, San Francisco

  • Massage Therapist - 600 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0056 Expires: 6/30/2018

Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, Santa Barbara

  • Massage Therapist - 550 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0020 Expires: 8/17/2018

School of Holistic Touch, Ontario

  • Massage Therapist - 500 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0105 Expires: 6/30/2018

Sierra Massage School, Clovis

  • Massage Therapy - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0014 Expires: 9/22/2018

Skyline College, San Bruno

  • Massage Therapy Certificate - 648 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0120 Expires: 6/30/2018

Somatherapy Institute School of Massage, Rancho Mirage

  • Massage Therapist - 545 hours
  • Holistic Health Practitioner - 1000 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0037 Expires: 6/30/2018

South Bay Massage College, Manhattan Beach

  • Massage - 500 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0024 Expires: 6/30/2018

Southern California Health Institute, Reseda

  • Advanced Professional Massage Therapy - 925 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0074 Expires: 9/21/2018

Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier

  • Massage Therapy Certificate - 804 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0043 Expires: 6/30/2018

Victory Career College, Torrance

  • Massage Therapy - 500 hours
  • Massage Therapy Course - 720 hours
  • Applied Kinesiology - 720 hours

CAMTC School Code: SCH0067 Expires: 6/30/2018

California Massage Therapy Council (2024)

FAQs

Do you need a license to do massage therapy in California? ›

State licensing is voluntary in California, meaning an unlicensed person can practice massage therapy. However, 250 hours or 500 hours of training are still required for practitioners and therapists, respectively. Should you desire, you can achieve certification through the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).

Who regulates massage therapists in California? ›

The State of California does not license the massage profession. The California Massage Therapy Council, a private non-profit corporation, issues voluntary certifications to massage professionals that meet the requirements in the Massage Therapy Act.

What is the difference between CMT and LMT? ›

The primary distinctions between CMTs and LMTs include the educational and training requirements, legal capacity to practice, and continuing education needs. CMTs acquire certification from non-governmental organizations, while LMTs must satisfy particular state regulations and pass a state examination.

What is a massage therapist salary in California? ›

The average licensed massage therapist salary in California is $66,444 per year or $31.94 per hour. Entry level positions start at $47,981 per year while most experienced workers make up to $114,215 per year.

Where do massage therapists make the most money in California? ›

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Certified Massage Therapist Jobs in California
CityAnnual SalaryHourly Wage
San Francisco$91,573$44.03
Rancho Santa Margarita$90,509$43.51
Los Angeles$89,732$43.14
Carmichael$89,505$43.03
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How much is California massage license? ›

Here is the CAMTC Application Link. The fee for the application and certification is $300.

Is it legal to do massage at home in California? ›

(A) A massage therapist who holds a current, valid massage therapist or massage practitioner certification issued by the California Massage Therapy Council may conduct massages pursuant to a home occupation massage permit, so long as he or she complies with the requirements of Chapter 17.80 of this code, secures the ...

What does CMT mean for a massage therapist? ›

Certified Massage Therapists

Commonly known as CMTs, they have received a certification from a non-governmental agency, such as an educational institute or professional organization, such as National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage (NCTMB).

Can estheticians do massage in California? ›

Barbers, estheticians and cosmetologists who are duly licensed under the laws of the state of California, while providing massage therapy within the scope of their license; provided, that such massage therapy is limited solely to the neck, face, scalp, feet and lower limbs up to the knees, and hands and arms, of their ...

What are the three types of CMT? ›

Overview
  • CMT1. CMT1, the most common type of the disease, accounting for about two-thirds of cases, is caused by genetic defects that damage the myelin sheath covering the nerves. ...
  • CMT2. CMT2 is caused by genetic defects that disrupt the structure and function of the axons of the peripheral nerves. ...
  • CMT3. ...
  • CMT4. ...
  • CMTX. ...
  • DI-CMT.

Why is CMT called CMT? ›

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a spectrum of nerve disorders named after the three physicians who first described it in 1886 — Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Marie of France and Howard Henry Tooth of the United Kingdom.

How do CMT and RMT certification differ? ›

CMTs are considered experts in their field and RMTs have essential skills necessary to work as a medical transcriptionist. Explanation: CMT stands for Certified Medical Transcriptionist, which is the certification for medical transcriptionists who already have at least two years of experience in the field.

Where do massage therapists make the most money? ›

Highest paying cities for Massage Therapists near United States
  • New York, NY. $48.77 per hour.
  • Seattle, WA. $45.49 per hour.
  • Dublin, OH. $45.32 per hour.
  • Colorado Springs, CO. $44.28 per hour.
  • Boulder, CO. $44.13 per hour.
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How many hours does California require for massage therapy? ›

To obtain CAMTC certification, you must attend a CAMTC-approved massage therapy school in California with a program length of 500 hours or more. Of those 500 hours, a minimum of 100 must be in anatomy and physiology, contraindications, health and hygiene, and business and ethics.

Is massage therapy a good career in California? ›

NHI massage careers in California are as good as you can dream. The state of the art teaching and excellent student attention ensures that you have a great career in massage therapy.

How long does it take to become a massage therapist in California? ›

To obtain CAMTC certification, you must attend a CAMTC-approved massage therapy school in California with a program length of 500 hours or more. Of those 500 hours, a minimum of 100 must be in anatomy and physiology, contraindications, health and hygiene, and business and ethics.

Do you need a license to open a spa in California? ›

A: The requirements to open a medical spa in California include obtaining a medical director, obtaining a business license, registering with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, obtaining liability insurance, and complying with local and state zoning and building codes.

Do you need a license to do lymphatic massage in California? ›

A Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (MLD), in California, must have a professional license of certified massage therapist, physical therapist or any other medical level license. Estheticians can be certified in the face only.

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