Massage Therapists have flexible, balanced, rewarding careers. They help clients from all walks of life every day. Learn more about a career as a Registered Massage Therapist 

Inspired, Flexible Learning

Prairie College of Massage Therapy offers an inspired, blended program that lets you train for a career as a Registered Massage Therapist balancing life and studies.

This progressive learning approach combines home study, in-class tutorials, and hands-on clinic experience. Students study from home using ACMT’s online Learning Management System, with instructors always available by email to answer questions. In-class sessions focus on hands-on learning, and starting in Module 3, students begin applying their skills on real clients in our student clinic, completing an average of 4 to 5 clinic shifts per month through to the end of the program. Practical exams are also completed in person, on scheduled Friday sessions.

PCMT is a part of Health and Wellness Colleges of Canada, which started in Alberta in 2001 as Alberta College of Massage Therapy (ACMT). ACMT has been an industry leader in massage therapy education and operates in 8 campuses across Alberta. ACMT is one of the largest and most recognized massage therapy colleges in North America. Apply today!

18 Month Program

First Year Program

Massage Therapy students learn the basics of relaxation massage and a variety of Swedish Massage techniques. First year Massage Therapy students are introduced to anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and hydrotherapy. After the third module, students practice on real clients in our student clinics to gain hands on learning.

Second Year Program

Massage Therapy students learn deep tissue massage, fascia release, facilitated exercises, history taking, orthopaedic assessments and treatment of pathologies of the entire muscular-skeletal system. Second year massage therapy students practice in PCMT’s Student Clinic throughout the program. Graduates become Registered Massage Therapists upon joining an association.

Direct Entry: Massage Therapy Students who already have training from another institution may be eligible for direct entry into the second year program. Contact us to learn more.

Full Support

Massage Therapy students will have continuous support from faculty and the college during the course, via telephone, email and class times. Upon graduation, PCMT continues to track the success of students to ensure that the curriculum at Prairie College of Massage Therapy is meeting the needs of the students and industry demands. Apply today!