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Why go to Lexington Healing Arts Academy for Massage School?

For over 25 years, Lexington Healing Arts Academy has been Kentucky’s leading massage therapy school. LHAA is accredited and licensed, we hire and train incredible instructors, we provide an inclusive positive environment, our curriculum is focused and developed by a staff of professionals, we are affordable, our administrative staff strives to support your success, our internship course is second to none and the entire team at LHAA is focused on providing you the best massage education available so that you can reach your goals and vision. It’s that simple, you’ll have the opportunity to study massage in a friendly, positive environment while receiving advanced education from highly experienced instructors and supported by an administrative team vested in your success. At Lexington Healing Arts Academy, we thoroughly prepare you for a career in massage without any extra requirements, classes, or credits necessary.
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Massage is a “hands-on” career. At LHAA, we strongly believe that’s the way it should be taught and learned. As an LHAA massage student, you’ll receive hands-on instruction from experienced Massage Therapists within an interactive and supportive learning environment. You’ll also develop your skills helping actual clients during a clinical internship at the LHAA Student Clinic. With this real-world experience, working side by side with professional licensed massage therapists, you’ll feel confident you have the expertise to thrive as you transition from student to massage professional.

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What are the courses in the 600 hour curriculum?

Our curriculum has been developed throughout our 25 + year history by a group of educators who are passionate about massage. Their collective insights and experience have enabled LHAA to offer a robust and comprehensive program that will provide you with a foundational education in massage therapy. There is no added fluff to our program. It focuses on making you the best possible Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the shortest amount of time while remaining affordable.

Massage Fundamentals (134 hours)

Students learn the proper techniques and applications of massage strokes, including effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, compression, and tapotement. Confidence is instilled in our students through the knowledge of proper body mechanics, indications and contraindications of massage, and the physiological effects of applied massage. Course study also includes pregnancy massage and Hydrotherapy. SOAP charting, used in medical, chiropractic, and clinical environments, is taught and used to document in-class massages. The class focuses on using knowledge of the body’s musculoskeletal structure and function to apply massage safely and effectively.

Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology 1 (86 hours)

This class is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of “normal” anatomical and physiological structures and functions, and the understanding of pathological concepts, common disease processes, and how they affect massage. At every level of organization, care is taken to connect structural information with important functional concepts. Physiological content balances the anatomical information that is presented. Pathological concepts address how the human body works when it is healthy, how a disease or condition changes that process, and where massage or bodywork best creates a balance between the two. The methods of delivery include lecture, demonstration, individual and group activities, small projects, student presentation, and small group work to encourage learning.

Thought Patterns for a Successful Career (16 hours)

This course is designed to equip students with the mindset, skills, and practical strategies needed to succeed academically and personally. We will explore the science of thought patterns, belief systems, and the crucial roles of empathy and unconditional positive regard. Through a combination of interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and self-reflection, students will learn how to actively engage with their learning, manage their time and emotions, and develop a resilient and growth-oriented mindset. The ultimate goal is to transform the student’s relationship with education and with others, from one of obligation to one of empowerment, curiosity, and compassion.

Ethics (20 hours)

This course focuses on boundaries, ethics, and the therapeutic relationship between massage therapists and their clients. The class identifies and addresses professional and ethical issues that may be encountered in the clinical internship and in professional practice after graduation. Role plays, lectures, class participation, and guest speakers prepare students for clinical practice.

Kinesiology (44 hours)

Students learn the structure and function of the muscles of the body. Specific muscles and their attachments and actions are discussed and palpated. Students are taught the relation of muscles in action; from synergists(muscles that work together), to agonists and antagonists (muscles that counteract each other).

Massage Fundamentals II/Clinical Applications of Massage Therapy (102 hours)

Students will learn proper deep tissue techniques as well as the critical thinking skills necessary to apply them. Students do postural analysis, as well as develop treatment plans for those clients with injuries, trauma, and medical situations. This will be accomplished through the application of techniques such as trigger point, myofascial release, and neuromuscular massage. The focus of this class is to prepare the students to assess and apply specific treatments for the various pathologies they will encounter in the student clinic. Students will also be introduced to the necessity and process of scientific research and its importance to the massage therapy profession. Prerequisite: FM 1 and 70% higher on Practical.

Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology 2 (70 hours)

This course is a continuation of A&P 1 providing a basic understanding of the anatomy and function of the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems including the effects of massage on these systems. Students will be able to relate this information to the practice of massage therapy, indications, contraindications, cautions, and benefits.

Business & Professional Development (20 hours)

This class is designed to introduce general business principles and how they apply to the student’s career as a massage therapist. Students study marketing and client retention strategies. Communication skills, “soft skills”, qualities employers seek, how to write a resume, and how to create the perfect massage experience are part of the curriculum. In addition, this class will outline professional credentialing requirements and students will apply, learn effective study tips, and take a mock National Certifying Exam.

Clinical Internship (108 hours)

This course is an internship designed to allow students to integrate all knowledge from classwork in a supervised clinical environment, gaining confidence as a professional and refining their skills as a bodyworker. Clinic emphasizes charting of SOAP notes, professionalism, development of treatment plans, and work with specific pathologies, thus further preparing students for careers in a professional allied medical environment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FM 1, Ethics, Pregnancy Massage, Massage Coach 1, 70% or higher on Practical, and all make-up work is up to date.

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"LHAA Provided me with so much more than a premium education...

I view and move through the world in a different way thanks to the insights and lessons I learned here. The instructors and employees are so knowledgeable, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from and work with these people!”

Mallori A.
2021 Graduate

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Flexible Scheduling to Match Your Lifestyle

Choose From Convenient Day or Evening & Weekend Schedules

LHAA’s Massage Therapy school offers daytime, evening, and blended/weekend schedules, so you can balance your career training with family, work, and other responsibilities. With flexible class schedules and a low student/instructor ratio, our program maximizes personal attention and success.

  • Daytime: The daytime schedule consists of classes held M-F from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. This program is scheduled to be completed in about 30 weeks.
  • Evening: The evening schedule consists of three evening class sessions per week (4 hours each), Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. This program is also scheduled to be completed in about 50 weeks, and the Night Accelerated program is 43.75 weeks.
  • Weekend/Blended: The weekend/blended program consists of one class session per week (8 hours) on Saturdays and one online class (4 hours) on Monday nights from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. This program is scheduled to be completed in about 50 weeks.

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Does the school provide support for finding a job?

Our dedicated Career Services staff will work with you throughout your training and beyond to help you turn your training into a successful career you love. Experienced Job Placement professionals are happy to help with things like resume preparation, interview techniques, and job searches. For the past 25 years, we have been working with and building relationships with a large number of employers throughout the state, and we make every attempt to match our graduates with the work environment that best matches the graduates’ and employers’ needs.
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Is a Rewarding Career in Massage Therapy Right for You?

Beyond doing your own research, the best way to discover whether a career in Massage Therapy is the right path for you is to fill out the form on this page to receive more information. A helpful LHAA Admissions Representative can answer all your questions and help you with everything from scheduling to financial aid.

For more information, contact Carol Rajchel (859) 252-5656 ext. 25, [email protected]

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