Licensed Massage Therapist Certification Program

The Harpers Ferry School of Massage is more than just a classroom. Our curriculum has been carefully crafted with three objectives in mind:
  • Fullfill the requirements set by the WV Massage Therapy Licensure Board
  • Prepare students to pass the licensing exam
  • Build students' confidence and professional pride
Explore Our Curriculum
The Details:
  • 625 Hours of Instruction
  • Eight months part time
  • Class size limited to 12 students
  • Meets standards for WV licensure, and we are working on VA and MD. Ask us about those and other states, we make progress often.
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Comprehensive knowledge

Our understanding of how massage therapy affects the mind-body system is expanding all the time. The HFSM curiculum explores the history of massage all over the world and the most up-to-date knowledge of the body's tissues and systems. That intersection of traditional practice and emerging understanding is rich with delights for the curious mind.

hands-on learning

At HFSM you will learn to use your hands to understand the structure, texture, and movement of the body's tissues. You'll become skilled at using what you see and hear before your client is on the table to formulate an effective massage plan, and get to experience how all different kinds of touch and communication can affect your clients' body and mind.

Practice for Confidence

Much of what makes a great professional massage therapist is a deep intuition about the body that can only be gained through practice. Once you have the foundation of knowledge, the HFSM curriculum and our skillful teachers will guide you through many hours of practice with your classmates and on practice clients.

Professional Standards

As we find out more an more about how massage can have a positive impact on the lives of our clients, we're gaining more and more respect and appreciation from all directions. At HFMS we believe strongly that it's our responsibility to uphold the highest professional standards and give our students all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will elevate the profession even more by focusing on curiosity, honesty, and discretion.
Ready to get started?
We are excited to get to know you, show you around, and decide together whether massage school is the best move for you.
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Admissions

Step 1 - Interview
Massage can be a fulfilling and lucrative career, but it's not for everybody. We want our students to be successful, and that starts with making sure this is the right path for you. Contact us to set up a time to chat.
Step 2 - Visit
Once we've had a talk and it still seems like massage therapy might be a good fit for you, you'll come in to either visit a class or join a workshop with other prospective students. Either way you'll get the HFSM massage school experience.
Step 3 - Apply
After your visit you'll know for sure whether you want to spend eight months of evenings with us. If it's a "yes" then it's time to apply. If everything looks good you'll either start with the next cohort or whenever a suitable space is available.
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