Massage Therapy

Get hands on with your future

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Student Massage Clinic

Learning has never felt so good! Help massage students get real world experience by scheduling an appointment at our low-cost Student Massage Clinic, located at our downtown campus.

Continuing Education

Learn about opportunities for continuing education after you’ve earned your license.

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Scholarships

We offer a limited number of scholarships for our Continuing Education students. You may also wish to try: Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), or the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE).

What you’ll learn

Our courses prepare you to take the licensing exams required by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists, and our curriculum is approved by the Board and by the State of Oregon Department of Community College and Workforce Development. Our instructors in the program bring you years of professional experience from the field of massage and bodywork.

Licensure

We prepare you for the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists license exam, which requires: a minimum of 625 classroom hours including at least 200 hours of health sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Kinesiology) and 300 hours of Massage Theory and Practical Application, Clinical Practice, Business Development, Communication, Ethics, and Sanitation. Applicants must also show proof of CPR certification and must be at least 18 years of age.

Learn more about Massage Therapy classes

6 terms full-time

about $7,000 Post-program licensure and fees estimated at $700

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathology knowledge
Deepen your knowledge of body mechanics, further sensitize your touch, and experiment with session design
Learn Swedish, myofascial release-based modalities, and other massage techniques
Navigate legal and ethical issues related to the field
Practice techniques and earn hours towards licensure in student clinics

AFTER LANE

After completing the massage therapy program at Lane, you’ll be prepared to take the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists licensure exam and start your career as a massage therapist. After you’ve received your license, you’ll need to maintain your certification by completing at least 25 hours of continuing education every two years. Learn about the continuing education options Lane provides for licensed massage therapists.

Licensure

Registration

Registration for summer is from May 14 2024 - June 16 2024
Class is held everyday at the Mary Spilde Downtown Center (101 W. 10th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401)
Summer term is from June 24 - September 14, 2024

How to register

Go to ce.lanecc.edu to set up a profile and register for class. If you have already created a profile, go to step 8.
Click "Create a New Profile" and fill out the form
You must fill in all boxes that have an asterisk
Use your email address for your username
Create a password of your choice
Once your profile has been set up you are ready to register.
Search for a class by clicking "Browse" or "Search".
Add your class to the shopping cart and checkout with a debit or credit card to finalize your registration.

Massage Profession & Regulation Links

Questions?

Check the current class schedule
Contact Lane Community College Continuing Education at (541) 463-6100
Contact the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists at (503) 365-8657
Contact Xavier Lara, Health Professions Project Coordinator, larax@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3536