California State Approved
Massage Therapy & Healing Arts School Certification Courses
Overview & Requirements
Any of our courses may be taken individually. Classes taken individually may be applied toward certification at a later date. Diamond Light Massage School is approved by Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (http://www.bppe.ca.gov) and all of our classes may be applied toward certification by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
Massage Therapy Course ~ 100 hours
The Massage Therapy Course is part of our 500 hour certification program and will provide you with a solid foundation in the basics of massage therapy. It is the first step toward certification as a massage therapist for those interested in exploring the possibility of a career in massage therapy before committing to a longer program. It is also a wonderful class for students interested in learning massage for their own person enrichment. This course can be taken individually and applied to later certification if you chose to continue.
| Massage Essentials | Body Mechanics |
| Anatomy |
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| Massage Therapy Class | Meditation & Energy Principles |
| Anatomy | Deep Swedish Massaage |
| PreNatal Massage | Ethics |
MT Course Tuition: $2025 ($1925 1 month before class) Schedule
Advanced Bodywork Course~ 250 hours
Includes the Massage Therapy Course listed above plus 150 hours chosen from the classes below.
Professional Bodywork (Massage Therapist Certification) Course
Massage Therapist Certification ~ 500 hours
Includes all of the classes offered at Diamond Light listed below, and fulfills the educational requirements for Massage Therapist Certification in California * Schedule
Prices below are for single individual classes. Receive up to 15% discount off tuition for registration for the full 500 hour certification course.
| Massage Therapy Class | 44 hours | $875 |
| Deep Tissue Massage | 42 hours | $850 |
| Meditation & Energetic Principles | 8 hours | $160 |
| Hospice Massage | 13 hours | $275 |
| Neuro Muscular Reprogramming | 28 hours | $550 |
| Table Thai Massage | 17 hours | $340 |
| Ethics | 6 hours | $120 |
| Business | 6 hours | $120 |
| CranioSacral Therapy | 27 hours | $550 |
| Tui - Na | 12 hours | $250 |
| Anatomy, Kinesiology, Assessment | 48 hours | $950 |
| NeuroMuscular (Trigger Point)Therapy | 27 hours | $540 |
| Reflexology | 13 hours | $260 |
| Chair Massage | 6 hours | $130 |
| Body Mechanics | 9 hours | $195 |
| Massage Essentials | 42 hours | $850 |
| Reiki | 16 hours | $335 |
| Myofascial Release | 16 hours | $325 |
| Supervised Clinic | 20 hours | $195 |
| Meditation & Energy Healing | 15 hours | $325 |
| Practical Anatomy | 12 hours | $250 |
| Advanced Neck Work | 15 hours | $305 |
| Silent Meditation Retreat | 30 hours | $575 + room/food |
| PreNatal Massage | 7 hours | $150 |
| Deep Swedish Massage | 7 hours | $150 |
| Table Shiatsu | 13 hours | $260 |
| Health & Hygiene | 12 hours | |
| Acupressure | 15 hours | |
| Working with Trauma For Massage Therpaists | 7 hours |
Energetic Healing Certification ~ 110 hours
| Meditation & Energetic Principles | 8 hours | $160 |
| Meditation & Energetic Healing | 15 hours | $325 |
| Reiki Certification | 16 hours | $335 |
| Diamond Light Retreat | 30 hours | $575 + room/food |
| CranioSacral Therapy | 28 hours | $550 |
| Meditation Group / Individual Practice | 3 hours |
EH Certification Course Tuition: $1995 tuition plus room/food for retreat Schedule
Requirements for Massage Therapy Certification in California
* 500 hours of classes from a CAMTC approved school and the passing of the MBLEX exam is required to apply for Certification as a Massage Therapist in California. Go to www.camtc.org for further information about California State Certification requirements.The MBLEX requirement is suspended until Decemeber 31, 2022. If you complete your certification prior to then you are not required to take the exam.
As a CAMTC approved school, our 500 hour certification program will provide the coursework necessary for certifcation in California, passing the MBLEX exam and developing the skills for a successful career as a Massage therapist.
