Cortiva Institute

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Cortiva Institute is a community of massage therapy schools with multiple locations in the United States. It trains students in the fields of massage therapy, personal fitness training, and continuing education in the massage therapy field.

Locations

Cortiva's Chicago School of Massage Therapy

There are 12 Cortiva Institute schools across the country. These locations are:

  • Boston, MA - Cortiva Institute -Muscular Therapy Institute (Watertown)
  • Chicago, IL & McHenry County, IL - Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage
  • Denver, CO - Cortiva Institute - Colorado (Broomfield)
  • 26.3 mi – about 37 minutes by car Outside Philadelphia in a town called Oaks, PA - Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy
  • Scottsdale, AZ - Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy
  • Piscataway, NJ & Wall Township, NJ - Cortiva Institute -Somerset School of Massage Therapy
  • Seattle, WA (Brenneke) - Cortiva Institute - Brenneke School of Massage
  • Seattle, WA (Brian Utting) - Cortiva Institute - Brian Utting School of Massage
  • Tampa Bay Area (Pinellas Park), FL - Cortiva Institute - Humanties Center School of Massage
  • Tucson, AZ - Cortiva Institute - Desert Institute of the Healing Arts

Courses

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Coursework in musculoskeletal Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology provides a solid foundation in understanding the structure, function and health of the human body. Here students learn core principles for safe and effective decision making for clients with medical conditions.

Massage Therapy Theory and Technique Through hands-on work students learn a repertoire of technique movements and various elements including rhythms, speeds, pressures, transition and treatment construction. Specialization is taught here as students learn the skills necessary to create a massage therapy treatment for a specific person including tension assessment, treatment planning, element variation and integration. Incorporated throughout is an emphasis on practicing effective and safe movement habits.

Professional Development and Communication This coursework rounds out the comprehensive educational experience with business and communication skills necessary to succeed as a professional massage therapist. With faculty guidance, students define goals and target markets for a successful practice. Exercises in goal setting, writing a resume, creating a business plan, marketing, advertising, and self-management enable students to boost their basic skill set for establishing a practice after graduation.