The best bodywork education comes through guided experience, in a real treatment room with guidance from an experienced instructor, not a sterile classroom environment or worse, behind a computer screen. Each student is required to complete a total of 186 hours. These hours are done in individual spaces for both subject and student comfort. The Academy of Natural Therapy Clinic Mentors may oversee massages and are available for questions anytime a student is practicing. Being able to have immediate access and the individual attention of an Instructor equates to real-time feedback and the development of good habits that aim to lead students towards a lengthy, fulfilling career.
The field of holistic health is constantly expanding with increasing public interest in alternative methods of healing. Jobs are available with medical doctors, chiropractors, dentists, psychotherapists, health clubs, spas, beauty salons, resort hotels, and other community organizations.
The Academy of Natural Therapy is proud to offer job placement assistance, but can not guarantee placement. Academy faculty and administration maintain a high level of contact within the field and available positions are posted and/or emailed to students regularly. Letters of recommendation will be written to prospective employers upon student request. In addition, a Massage Therapy referral list is maintained and provided to the general public both in Colorado and throughout the country.
The Academy assists students in the writing of resumes and with interviewing techniques as needed. Placement assistance is accessed on an individual basis by appointment with the Lead Mentor or Director of Students.
Tutoring
Our mentors, who are trained and licensed massage therapists with instruction experience, are available to help with massage questions and affordable tutoring Monday-Saturday. An appointment is recommended.