Description

Exclusively dedicated to training future massage therapists, Cortiva Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a focused program that integrates numerous massage techniques, real-world application of those techniques, and other important work skills in small, highly personalized classes.

Cortiva’s Massage Therapy program integrates such techniques as:

  • Swedish Massage
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Myofascial Therapy

In addition, students get a solid grounding in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology and also take a Professional Development course, which provides instruction in business, marketing, customer service and other skills.

At the Cortiva clinic, advanced students get to practice all these skills by providing low-cost massages to the public.

Those interested in attending Cortiva are encouraged to attend one of the school’s open house events where they can find out about the program from faculty and staff.

Applicants may also attend the free Introductory Workshop, which will acquaint them with the massage techniques they will be learning. After going to one or both of these events, applicants will be taken through the admissions process by an admissions representative.

Financial aid includes a need-based partial tuition scholarship, as well as other need-based sources like grants and loans. Cortiva also supplies lists of scholarships that are awarded based on different factors, such as church or organizational affiliations. Veteran’s benefits are also available.

Quick Facts about Cortiva Institute, Boston

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

For Profit

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.cortiva.com

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Enrollment

222

Year Established

1981

Licenses, Accreditations, and Memberships

Licenses ?
Licenses typically come from educational departments, boards, or commissions that regulate educational institutions in the state.

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education

Accreditations ?
Accreditation refers to the practice of being reviewed by an independent, non-profit accrediting agency that specializes in educational quality.

  • Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)

Memberships ?
Memberships are voluntary associations a school belongs to.

  • American Massage Therapy Association's Council of Schools
  • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Students

Total Students
222

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
4%
Other
8%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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