Massage Therapy Training in Greenville, South Carolina
Benefits of URM programs
At Urban River Massage Institute, we provide a broad range of massage therapy programs that equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to start a successful career. Our experienced instructors offer individualized attention, and our state-of-the-art teaching facilities create an exceptional learning environment. We also provide tuition assistance to make your education more affordable, and our job placement assistance program can help you secure the perfect position after graduation. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how our programs can benefit you!
Day Classes
Jan 2, 2025 - June 20, 2025
June 26, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Day Class is a 6.5 month program. (Calendar aligns closely with GCSD calendar an schedules for most major holidays and breaks.)
Evening Classes
Current cohort ends July 22, 2025
Next start is September 2, 2025
Evening part time classes take approximately 11 months to complete.
Get the Skills to Build a Successful Massage Career
At the Urban River Massage Institute, we train skilled massage therapists through a comprehensive program that exceeds state and national massage therapist training standards.
We understand traditional school settings are not for everyone. That’s why we’re different: master your techniques with hands-on training, practical experience, and industry support through active learning. The Massage Therapy program carefully balances developing technical skills with cultivating your natural talents. With two timetables (Day & Evening/Weekend) to choose from, you get to learn at a pace that best suits your life.
You’ll get great value when you train at Urban River Massage Institute. With 650 hours of massage training, our massage therapy program prepares you over and above licensing requirements. You’ll feel confident entering the massage industry after you gain so much focused, hands-on instruction.
All of our classes focus on learning-by-doing and are led by experienced massage professionals. You get the personalized attention you need to improve quickly and gain the real-world skills that clients and employers expect.
Here are just some of the areas you’ll be familiar with after finishing our program:
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Anatomy
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Physiology
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Kinesiology
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Pathology
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Massage Theory & Technique
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The Business of Massage
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Basic CPR/First Aid Training
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and more!
Hands-on, practical learning extends beyond the classroom at Urban River Massage Institute That’s why while you train with us, you will practice what you’ve learned in our Student Clinic. By practicing on real clients, you will gain work experience and confidence in your skills, and will feel ready to get out there in the exciting world of massage.
While at Urban River Massage Institute, you will also create your own marketing and business plan; this will give you a competitive edge, as employers appreciate working with people who understand the business side of massage therapy, even if you don’t plan on starting your own practice.
As a graduate, you will have the skills to help others and the knowledge needed to turn your massage talents into a viable, lasting profession.
And the best part? You could be pursuing your license in as little as 30 weeks!
Join our growing industry, and discover the rewarding, flexible career you’ve always wanted.
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