Get the Skills to Become a Clinical Massage Therapist
Hands-On Massage Therapy School in Chicago, Illinois
Hands-On Massage Clinic Experience. Flexible Schedules. Job Placement Assistance. Discover the Soma Difference…
Welcome to the heart of wellness education, right here in Chicago, Illinois. At the Soma Institute, our Clinical Massage Therapy program is designed for those who want more than just a career — they want to make a difference.
In as little as 9 months*, you’ll gain hands-on experience, expert instruction, and the clinical knowledge needed to treat pain, rehabilitate injuries, and promote health and well-being.
Our program goes beyond relaxation techniques to focus on therapeutic and medical massage, preparing you to work in hospitals, sports clinics, wellness centers, spas, resorts, and private practice.
What Sets Us Apart?
On-Campus Student Massage Clinic
While you’re taking a Massage Therapy course at Soma, you’ll also have externship and internship opportunities to put the skills you’re learning into practice at our on-campus clinic. There, you’ll receive valuable faculty-supervised field experience that will build up your confidence and skills.
Convenient Schedules
With everything on your plate, whether that’s work, family, or personal commitments, you likely don’t have time to put your entire life on hold to train for a new career. We offer Daytime and Evening/Saturday class options so you can achieve your education with ease and flexibility. Classes meet just 2 or 3 days a week! Choose the schedule that best fits your life.
Job Placement Assistance
Soma’s Career Services Office will provide you with invaluable ways to advance your career and find the right job for you in Chicago and beyond. We offer a comprehensive career counseling program and proprietary job board designed to help you reach your career goals.
Free Tutoring & Academic Support
At the Soma Institute, we believe that learning the art of massage therapy should be empowering – not overwhelming. That’s why we offer free tutoring and academic support to every student, from day one to graduation.
Quality Through Accreditation
Accreditation ensures that the Massage Therapy courses you take meet the highest standards. The Soma Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council of Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) and licensed by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
About Soma
At Soma, we are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and hands-on training you need to pursue a career in massage therapy.
Financial Aid
We are proud to offer a variety of financial aid opportunities to students who qualify. Learn more about your financial assistance options.
Admissions
If you are ready to take the steps that will lead you to a rewarding career, apply to the Soma Institute quickly, easily, and free of charge.
Sports Massage Certificate of Achievement
Are you interested in becoming a Sports Massage Therapist? In addition to your Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma, you will also have the chance to obtain an additional Sports Massage Certificate of Achievement.
This certificate can give you a competitive edge in the job market, especially in sports medicine, physical therapy clinics, and athletic organizations.
“When I looked at Soma, I could feel the passion in the educators and the staff. MJ showed me a love for kinesiology that I didn’t know I had lol. Best decision I ever made. I’ve been at LifeSpa in LifeTime Fitness doing clinical and sports massage for almost 8 years and couldn’t be happier.”
Are You Massage Career Training Ready? Find Out! Take the Soma Institute "Massage Career Training Readiness Quiz"
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get Your Massage Career Training Readiness score now
Your Path to Licensure Starts Here
At Soma, we don’t just teach massage – we prepare you to become a licensed professional. As a successful graduate of our Massage Therapy school, you will be prepared and eligible to sit for the MBLEx national exam and to apply for the state massage therapy license.
We will cover the cost of the licensing exam and the professional license.
Is a Rewarding Career in Massage Therapy Right For You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in Massage Therapy and exploring whether the Soma Institute is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call 312-939-2723.
*Program length when completed in normal time.