The program of instruction at the Collinson School of Therapeutics and Massage is based on a working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, which is the study of the structures and the systems of the body. Even though we spend a fair amount of time in class on these subjects we also hold the student accountable for their home study time.

This course is straightforward with no tricks or surprises, so the student knows exactly what to study and they can use as much study time as they need. Anyone can learn Anatomy and Physiology with this systematic approach.

• Swedish Massage - Learning the basic strokes of massage. These strokes are used in most types of massage.
• Sports Massage - A variation for the athlete that is in training. Also dealing with athletic injuries.
• Deep Tissue Massage - Special deeper techniques are sometimes needed to get to problem areas of the body. We want our students to give deep massage without being abrasive or abusive.
• Infant and Pre-natal Massage - Women experience easier pregnancies and deliveries through the use of massage. Babies are always healthier and happy with regular massages.

• Foot Reflexology - A non-medical therapy employing pressure point manipulation of the foot.
• Healing Touch - A “hands on” energy based approach to health. It serves to clear, align, re-balance and revitalize the body’s energy system, bringing about a state of harmony and wholeness.
• Pressure Point Therapy - Therapy of Chinese origin, consisting of applying pressure on specific muscle points or along vital lines of force.
• Kinesiology - A method of using muscle monitoring to determine weaknesses in the body and what the body needs or wants to fix it. Also using a 14 muscle balance to reduce physical and mental pain.
• Hot Stone Therapy - Even thought many civilizations used Stone Therapy thousands of years ago, Modern Stone Therapy as offered in spas today started in 1993. Certification in Stone Therapy is available and included in the tuition.
• Hydrotherapy - Treatment in which water is used externally.
• Aromatherapy and Oils - Using oils and their distinct aromas to treat the body externally.

• Licensing - Most states issue a state license, however Colorado does not. In Colorado, massage is governed by the city or county in which you practice. All certified programs require 500 - 1000 hours of classroom instruction, but not all require students to pass a test. Colorado Springs is one of the few cities in the state that does require testing for licensure. The Collinson School prepares its students to take this test (as well as the national exam) and has a high student pass record.
• Business - Teaching you the skills you need to become a great Massage Therapist is our goal, but most LMTs are in business for themselves. Therefore, being a smart business person is also important. We want our graduates to have long and successful careers. Your instructors have almost a century of collective experience in owning their own businesses. We want you to draw on that knowledge.