Business Details
28 Years
experience
Accredited Massage Therapy School in Asheville, NC
Center for Massage & Natural Health has been a pioneer in massage therapy education since 1998, serving as the first Board-approved school in North Carolina. Our 654-hour COMTA-accredited program emphasizes hands-on learning with highly qualified instructors in a supportive environment. Over 1,000 graduates and 3,000 trained professionals have launched successful careers in nearly every U.S. state, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend cohorts, to accommodate diverse student needs. Financial aid options, including federal grants, scholarships, and payment plans, ensure accessible education without compromising quality.Our dual clinic model provides students with real-world experience while delivering affordable services to the community. With decades of combined experience, our faculty fosters a collaborative learning culture where students actively shape their educational journey. Located in Asheville's historic downtown, we blend traditional healing practices with modern techniques to prepare graduates for impactful careers in natural healthcare.
Services
Massage Therapy Program
Continuing Education Workshops
Student Clinic Services
Professional Massage Clinic
Financial Aid Assistance
Alumni Support Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer a 654-hour accredited program with flexible evening and weekend cohorts
- Financial aid and scholarships available for qualified students
- Experienced instructors in a supportive learning environment
- Established in 1998 with over 1,000 graduates nationwide
- Hands-on training through student and professional clinics
Associations and certifications
- COMTA
Services
Massage Therapy Program
Our 654-hour COMTA-accredited program prepares students for massage therapy careers through comprehensive training in Swedish, deep tissue, and specialty techniques. Flexible scheduling options include evening and weekend cohorts. Graduates receive hands-on experience through our student clinic and benefit from career support services.
Continuing Education Workshops
Approved by NCBTMB, our 16-credit-hour workshops cover advanced techniques like myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and positional release. Designed for licensed therapists, courses offer skill enhancement with experienced instructors. Alumni receive exclusive discounts for professional development opportunities.
Student Massage Clinic
Affordable massage services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Sessions include Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage modalities. Clients receive quality care while students gain practical experience in a real-world setting with direct feedback.
Professional Massage Clinic
Licensed therapists provide specialized treatments including pregnancy massage, neuromuscular therapy, and reflexology. Sessions available in 60-120 minute durations with experienced practitioners. Many therapists are program graduates with advanced certifications in multiple modalities.
Financial Aid Assistance
Comprehensive financial support options include federal grants up to $5,534, $1,000 academic scholarships, and payment plans. Our financial officer provides personalized consultations to help students access available resources. Tax credits and loan programs reduce educational costs for qualified applicants.
People
Mike Williams
Financial Officer
Mike Williams specializes in education funding solutions, helping students access federal grants, scholarships, and payment plans. With extensive experience in financial aid counseling, he provides personalized guidance to make massage education accessible and affordable for all qualified applicants.
Questions
What massage therapy programs do you offer?
We offer a 654-hour COMTA-accredited certificate program with flexible evening and weekend cohorts starting in 2025. Continuing education workshops are also available for licensed therapists.
Are scholarships or financial aid available?
Yes, we offer federal grants up to $5,534, $1,000 academic scholarships, payment plans, and school-specific financial aid options for qualified students.
What makes your program unique?
As North Carolina's first Board-approved massage school, we combine 25+ years of experience with flexible scheduling, hands-on training in our dual clinics, and strong alumni support networks across the country.
Do you offer continuing education courses?
Yes, we provide NCBTMB-approved 16-credit-hour workshops covering advanced techniques like myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and positional release with experienced instructors.
Where are your facilities located?
Our main campus and student clinic are at 16 Eagle Street in downtown Asheville, NC, with both educational facilities and professional massage services available at this location.
What career support do graduates receive?
Graduates gain access to our extensive alumni network, job posting services, and professional development opportunities. Over 90% of enrolled students complete our program with career support from faculty and peers.
Reviews (4)
Julie Tatol
Jun 15, 2022
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Gia was amazing! Better put, she was healing. I've had a week of agonizing chronic pain, and finding effective alternatives to meds is vital. Gia was mindful of my condition, temperature, pressure, etc. And we had a delightful conversation. Here's the objective proof: when I arrived, I couldn't bend to the water cooler. When I left, I could touch my toes. I've always had great experiences here with every level of therapist, And I know I will in the future.
Darleen Klemm Caputo
Oct 15, 2021
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Student Christine was amazing. You would never know she was a student. Good luck to her on her endeavors. She certainly will succeed
Mathew Stockstad
Jul 08, 2021
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The management of the school concerning booking for my massage was difficult to say the least. It was unorganized and frustrating. The massage was wonderful once I got past the front desk. I will not be back because of mismanaged booking issues. I hope they can get the scheduling issue cleaned up. I am updating one thing here. To show just how unorganized they are they did not even know I have been a client there. Sad!
I have records of paying them, I can tell you the therapists name. I have since looked at other reviews and I might suggest you look at your scheduling practices. Just saying! I wish your business success and hoped my review could be a wake up call.
I have records of paying them, I can tell you the therapists name. I have since looked at other reviews and I might suggest you look at your scheduling practices. Just saying! I wish your business success and hoped my review could be a wake up call.
Heather Tracy
Apr 28, 2021
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Drove 2 1/2 hrs to Asheville for a fun day but they didn't call to tell us they were canceling our appointments until I called them to make sure I had everything right cause it said online they were closed Sundays. Very rude they didn't try and help us get another appointment or anything just rude! Update. I have now received a voicemail and the woman working at the front desk lied and said I hung up on her mid sentence.
I asked if there were any other appointments and did not hang up on her untill she said she couldn't do anything. She had all morning to call me and did not then went on to lie to cover her tracks. It's not the company, it's the front desk staff that's the problem. I am disappointed and disgusted at this. The owner reached out and I appreciate that. He needs to take a good look at who he is hiring as front desk staff. As they are the face of the company.
I asked if there were any other appointments and did not hang up on her untill she said she couldn't do anything. She had all morning to call me and did not then went on to lie to cover her tracks. It's not the company, it's the front desk staff that's the problem. I am disappointed and disgusted at this. The owner reached out and I appreciate that. He needs to take a good look at who he is hiring as front desk staff. As they are the face of the company.
