Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our courses are 12 to 15 months long, depending on the program and schedule chosen.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a passion for massage therapy and a desire to learn.

Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts is dedicated to providing individualized training for each student. Our staff are available to assist you when you need it. Every instructor is trained in helping students to be successful in the classroom. The program is set up so that upon completion you are one of the best trained therapists in the country.

You have already taken the initiative by visiting us online. Next, fill out our application, or set up a personal appointment with an admissions advisor by emailing admissions@kcha.com. Your first step is to come in and meet us!

94% of KCHA graduates are working as Massage Therapists upon graduation! We do everything we can to ensure your success. From the Student Success Workshop at the beginning of the program to Graduation day, each student is provided with the tools required to be a successful licensed massage therapist in this ever expanding field.

A career in massage therapy can be one of the most satisfying professions in health care. The opportunity to assist others in their healing process is incredibly rewarding. As a massage therapist, you can choose your hours, what type of setting you work in and what types of clients you work with. It is a profession that can be customized to fit who you are. In a nutshell, being a massage therapist is whatever you make it to be!

94% of KCHA graduates are employed after graduation. You will be a member of a highly respected and sought out group. Employers repeatedly tell us that they will hire only KCHA graduates. Feel free to take a look in our Alumni section on the Job Board page for what is currently available to our graduates!

Classes start quarterly, and vary based on the schedule needs on incoming students. Email admissions@kcha.com to find out which courses are starting next.

Student Clinic is a 50-minute massage from a student in the Professional Massage Training Program in a classroom setting. There is an overseer present and the students are in the final stretch of the curriculum, ready for some hands-on training! You will be asked to fill out several forms before your visit: Health History, COVID-19 Screening, etc. You can also expect to give written and verbal feedback to your student practitioner after each session, this helps our students to practice and grow in a safe and supported environment. 

Our total program costs is $12,812. Additional expenses to get started include the latest edition of Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, along with a set of massage table sheets. 

We do not currently accept FASFA but we do accept local grants and scholarships.

We partner with a company called MiaShare so that we can offer you a customized payment plan that will fit your needs as a student with no interest or fees.