Become a licensed massage therapist!

Massage Therapy is received regularly by millions of people around the world. Some people need it for a variety of medical reasons, and others simply because it makes them feel great. It doesn’t matter what the reasons are, massage therapy is about increasing physical comfort and easing the pain in others.

Although the art of massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, it has recently become common to find licensed massage therapists working in the medical field alongside chiropractic physicians and receiving referrals from medical doctors. It is true that the ancient art of massage therapy has been rediscovered by our modern world.

Students who graduate from our program consistently are amazed at how much information they learn in such a short period of time, giving them the skills needed to administer a wonderful massage. Our curriculum at Florida Academy is designed to give our graduates a jump-start into their new careers without spending years in school. At Florida Academy, you will be able to launch your career as a massage therapist in less than a year.

Florida Academy graduates work everywhere, from five star resorts such as the Ritz Carlton Naples to renowned day spas such as Massage Envy. In addition, some of our graduates have opened their own spas, while others have decided to work in physician and chiropractic offices.

The job outlook is expected to continue to grow for Massage Therapy, both in Florida and across the country. According to O*Net OnLine, the demand for massage therapists is projected to grow by 40% in Florida between 2020 and 2030! *

At Florida Academy, we prepare students to take advantage of the opportunities in the massage therapy field. As a massage therapist, you will be able to work at multiple settings, such as:

• Franchised clinics
• Chiropractic offices
• Spas
• Hotels
• Fitness centers
• Sports medicine facilities

A great number of graduates also choose to be self-employed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapists held 134,300 jobs in 2022, and 35% of them were self-employed. **

*https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/31-9011.00?st=FL 

** https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm

**The program length does not include holidays or breaks

Massage Therapy Program

With our massage therapy program, you will learn not only the fundamentals needed to start your career as a massage therapist but also practical hands-on training in a real-world setting to prepare you to administer a skilled Swedish massage.

State Licensure – Florida


To practice massage therapy in the state of Florida, a practitioner must be licensed by the Florida Department of Health. In order for a candidate to sit for the Florida State Board Examination, the following requirements must be met:

1. The successful completion of a minimum five-hundred (500) hour program of study at a Board-approved massage therapy school.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Must submit an application to sit the Board.