OUR SCHOOL ADVISORS ARE READY TO HELP >> find a school * get career advice * get your questions answered now


Massage Therapy Program (730 Hour) Sarasota School of Massage Therapy (SSMT) "Hands without the gift of knowledge are like feathers on the ground waiting for the gift of flight. Thank you for giving us wings!" -SSMT Graduating Class, December 1999 Congratulations on finding this page! Many students travel from all over the country to study here, and only partly because we're 20 minutes from the beach. Mostly it's the inspired curriculum and passionate instructors that attract creative and intentional students here on their journey towards excellence. Massage Therapy is an incredibly rewarding path in life, if it is right for you! We look forward to helping you see if massage therapy, and SSMT, are a great match for you. At SSMT we offer you training designed to develop knowledge, skill, sensitivity, and mindfulness; towards this end we provide an atmosphere of support. One of the first massage therapy schools in Florida, SSMT opened its doors 32 years ago. Since that time, massage therapy and bodywork have come to play an ever-increasing role in the community, and graduates now have an exciting array of career paths to choose from. SSMT instructors have extensive experience in bodywork, and many have been teaching at the school for 10 years or more. The overwhelming rate of student satisfaction at SSMT is due in large part to the inspiration of the faculty. Many classes include movement and relaxation. Such disciplines as Yoga, Feldenkrais, Tai Chi Chuan and others expose the students to a range of movement practices intended to increase self-awareness. Classes at SSMT are kept small, and personal attention is abundant.

Click below for answers to our FAQ's.
• How long is the program? The 730-hour program can be completed in 7, 9, or 11 months. It is designed to provide you professional instruction in a supportive environment, with an emphasis on experiential learning.
• Is there financial assistance? Federal Financial Aid is available to those who qualify and the school offers need-based scholarships and interest-free payment plans. There are many avenues to help you cover the investment in your future.
• Does SSMT offer job placement assistance for graduates? Placement assistance is available after graduation and SSMT maintains exceedingly high licensure and placement rates.
• What is our philosophy? Massage, an intimate blend of art and science, is a work of service and communication and it is first and foremost experiential; it awakens within both client and therapist the deepest qualities of human experience. A profound, powerful learning, based on self-awareness, can occur during touch and movement therapies. We operate from the principle that our own self-awareness has a direct bearing on our sensitivity to our clients - as we pay attention to our own growth, and stretch into life, we encourage those around us to do the same. It is also our intention to have fun! We have the most delicious potluck meals during our break times and holiday parties. We hold some classes on the beach. The bonds of friendship and connection that are formed here are difficult to describe and can only be experienced.
• What is my next step? If what you've read resonates with you, complete the form on the right to help you explore your possibilities.

Learn more about
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
Request Info

First Name:	•
Last Name:	•

E-mail Address:	•
Confirm E-mail:	•

Phone:	•

Best Time to Contact:	•

Street Address:	•


City:	•

State:	•

Zip Code:	•

H. S. Grad. Year:	•

Level of Education:	•

Age:	•

Anticipated start date:	•

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." -Epictetus