Humber’s Massage Therapy advanced diploma program provides you with the in-depth academic preparation and hands-on practical experience required to become a valued member of a health-care team.

Working in our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a patient assessment, develop treatment plans, deliver safe and effective treatment, and evaluate outcomes. You’ll also learn how to run a successful business, preparing you to become an entrepreneur or own a private practice.

As regulated health-care professionals, massage therapists are overseen by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Massage Therapy Act.

Our mission is to develop knowledgeable, compassionate and respectful massage therapy learners who will become outstanding leaders, effective practitioners and important contributors to their communities.

Start-completion timeline:

September - Students beginning their studies in September complete the program in three academic years including a summer break after the second and fourth semesters.

January - Students beginning their studies in January complete the program in three academic years. Students will complete their second semester in the summer term and have a summer break after the fourth semester.

May - Students beginning their studies in May complete the program in six consecutive semesters (no breaks), completing the program in an accelerated timeframe.

Our curriculum is designed to emphasize depth and breadth in your clinical experience. You will have the opportunity to practise your skills with seven unpaid field experiences; four take place on campus in our Massage Therapy Teaching & Learning Clinic and three take place off campus in the community. Thanks to our community partnerships, you will be introduced to a variety of health-care settings and given the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients. To graduate, students need to achieve a minimum of 330 field experience hours. These hours are achieved through taking part in both their on-campus mandatory professional practicum internship and clinical mandatory professional practicum internship courses. These hours have been advised by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA).

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Using the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in our program, you will help to improve the health and well-being of your patients. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with patients and with various health professionals to promote health, rehabilitate injuries and manage complex conditions. Massage therapists are generally self-employed and can work in a variety of settings including: 

• health and fitness clubs
• health clinics
• hospitals
• nursing or long-term care homes
• spas
• sports organizations

Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation (CMTCA)

The program is recognized by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation as an accredited program.

College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)

This program is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) as meeting the academic requirements for eligibility to write the registration examination. 

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.