Massage Therapy Program

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Neo Beauty School is a licensed vocational school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, offering a Massage Therapy Program designed to prepare students for Florida licensure and the MBLEx exam. Graduates of the Massage Therapy Program at Neo Beauty School are eligible to apply for Florida licensure and sit for the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination), in accordance with Florida Board of Massage Therapy requirements. This program is ideal for students seeking a fast-track, hands-on education in massage therapy with flexible scheduling options.


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Total Hours: 600 Hours
Format: In-person with supervised clinical practice
Location: Hallandale Beach, Florida
Language: English and Spanish


CAREER OUTCOMES

  • Graduates may pursue careers as:
  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
  • Spa or Wellness Therapist
  • Medical or Chiropractic Office Massage Therapist
  • Self-employed Massage Practitioner


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue Techniques
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Ethics & Florida Laws
  • Hands-on clinical practice

Books You’ll Use:

  • Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice – Susan G. Salvo
  • Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists – Salvo & Sweeney
  • Trail Guide to the Body – Andrew Biel
  • MBLEx Test Prep Workbook – David Merlino, LMT

Career-Ready Training:

  • Hands-on clinic experience throughout the course
  • Learn how to perform Swedish, Sports, Chair, and Clinical Massage
  • Business skills to help you succeed in self-employment or a spa/clinic setting
  • Final exam preparation and state board readiness

Course Curriculum

Core Massage Techniques

  • Swedish Massage
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Passive & Active Stretching
  • Chair (Seated) Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Postural Assessment and Clinical Massage
  • Range of Motion (ROM) Techniques
  • Functional Assessments

Additional Modalities

Anatomy & Movement-Based Skills

Professional Practice

A Massage Therapist license in Florida allows you to legally practice massage therapy and bodywork techniques in spas, clinics, wellness centers, and private practice. Licensure is regulated by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy under the Florida Department of Health.

Florida requires 500 clock hours of approved massage therapy education from a licensed school to qualify for licensure.

Yes. Our Massage Therapist program is approved and meets all Florida Department of Health and Florida Board of Massage Therapy requirements for licensure.
Yes. Graduates must pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination known as the MBLEx examination to become licensed in Florida.
The program includes both theory and hands-on training covering anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage theory and techniques, clinical practicum, ethics, professional standards, sanitation, and Florida laws and rules.

Program length depends on the schedule selected. Most students complete the program within 6 months with consistent attendance.

Yes. We offer daytime and evening flexible scheduling options designed to accommodate working students.
Yes. If you completed massage therapy education in another state or school, we can evaluate your transcripts to determine if any hours may transfer toward Florida licensure.
Yes. We offer affordable tuition options and flexible payment plans. Our admissions team will help you choose a plan that fits your needs.

Enrollment typically requires a valid photo ID, completed application, SSN and high school diploma. 

Yes. We offer free introductory classes so prospective students can meet instructors, tour the campus, and learn more about the program before enrolling.
Licensed massage therapists may work in spas, medical offices, chiropractic clinics, physical therapy settings, wellness centers, cruise ships, or operate a private practice.
After completing the program and passing the required examination, we assist graduates with submitting their Florida Department of Health licensure application.
We offer Florida approved curriculum, hands-on clinical training, experienced instructors, small class sizes, flexible scheduling, payment plans, and support with the licensure process from enrollment through graduation.

Schedule

  • ⁠9am to 2pm or 5pm to 9pm
  • Monday and Tuesday – in person
  • Wednesday and Thursday – online
Course Duration: 600h

Target Audience

  • Massage Therapists

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Government-issued Photo ID
  • Social Security Card

Flexible Payment Plans

$500 down and $250 weekly

One Time Payment

$7,750.00

Scholarships up to $1,000 are available, call for more details.*

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