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Massage Therapy Program & Continuing Education

NOTE: We have transitioned all of our classes

through July 2020 to be taught as Live Webinars.

Our Massage Therapy Training Program through Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center LLC offers 600-hour/12-month training to people pursuing a career in massage & bodywork therapies.

Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center LLC is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and an Assigned School with the National Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).

We also provide NCBTMB approved Continuing Education Classes for Licensed Massage Therapists.  Whether you are new to the field, or have years of experience, we have the classes you need to meet your State CE requirements.  Please check with your state governing boards prior to enrolling when maintaining an out of state license.

Rock Valley College is excited to announce the return of our Massage Therapy Training Program! And we would like to introduce Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center LLC who will be offering a  600-hour/12-month training program to people pursuing a career in massage and bodywork therapies.

With a strong business edge and a well-rounded curriculum, this program has been designed to offer students a comprehensive education, combining lecture, demonstration, and clinical practice. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the human body and its interactions, as well as a strong foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, and pathology.

This program involves hands-on learning of both basic relaxation and deep tissue massage techniques. After completing a certain portion of the program, student clinics will be available, which will allow students opportunities to perform a 60-minute relaxation massage on actual clients, under supervision of licensed massage therapists and/or instructors.

Program content includes:
 

  • Fundamentals of Massage & Bodywork Therapies
  • Deep Tissue & other modalities
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Kinesiology
  • Business
  • Pathology
  • History & theory
  • Communication
  • Wellness
  • Ethics
  • Community outreach
  • Elective modalities related to the field of massage therapy will be required as well
     

Our Evening Massage Therapy Program will start Monday, February 10, 2020 and will run Monday through Thursday starting at 5:30pm. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a certificate from Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center, LLC. Students then become eligible to take their MBLEX exam. Upon passing the exam, students can then apply for Illinois state license under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulations division. Successful completion does not guarantee employment, but
strong support and guidance will be offered.

Complaints against this school must be made through the IBHE Online Complaint System.

Rock Valley College is excited to announce our Fast Track Massage Therapy Training Program!

This fast track program will meet once a week on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. for 12-months starting on April 30, 2020. Students will be given appropriate breaks throughout the day and year.  Massage Therapy students will be responsible for 80 elective hours and volunteer outreach hours on days of their choosing.

To learn more call (815)977-4743 or email Jamie@Bodycraft-Wellness.com. 

$7995, electives and supplies priced separately.

Rock Valley College Main Campus
Classroom Building II (CLII) Room 122 & 127
3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114


Call: (815) 977-4743
Email: jamie@bodycraft-wellness.com
Visit: bodycraft-wellness.com

Established in memory of Chase Shott by his mother, Kathy Shott, and others who knew and loved Chase and wanted to continue his beautiful legacy of love by aiding future students of Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center and Rock Valley College’s 600 Hour Massage Therapy Program through the named scholarship established through the Rock Valley College Foundation. The Chase Shott Memorial Scholarship is available to give a helping hand for equipment, books or extra classes that may be required over and above the tuition costs.

Learn more about the scholarship.

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Current Term (Summer 2020)

Sec. Date/Location Avail.
MAS-015-BC29
Massage Therapy Info Session 		7/16/20 - 7/16/20
Online/Intern/IDS N/A 		All Available
MAS-015-BC26
Self-Care Massage Therapists 		7/25/20 - 7/25/20
Sat 10:00am-5:00pm N/A 		7/10
MAS-015-BC30
Massage Therapy Info Session 		8/5/20 - 8/5/20
Wed 2:00pm-3:00pm CLII 122 		All Available
Wed 2:00pm-3:00pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC31
Marma Kansa Foot Massage 		8/14/20 - 8/14/20
Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		All Available
Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC28
Floating Joints 		8/28/20 - 8/28/20
Fri 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 122 		8/10
Fri 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 127

Upcoming Term (Fall 2020)

Sec. Date/Location Avail.
MAS-015-BC4
Philosophical Physiology 		9/18/20 - 9/25/20
Fri 10:00am-4:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC5
Geriatric Massage 		9/26/20 - 9/26/20
Sat 9:00am-5:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC10
Myofascial Skills Discount 		9/27/20 - 10/18/20
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC6
Myofascial Skills Cranial 		9/27/20 - 9/27/20
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC11
Scar Tissue Massage 		10/2/20 - 10/2/20
Fri 10:00am-4:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC7
Myofascial Skills Shoulder 		10/4/20 - 10/4/20
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC12
Massage Therapy Info Session 		10/7/20 - 10/7/20
Wed 3:00pm-4:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC13
Style, Rhythm & Breath 		10/9/20 - 10/9/20
Fri 10:00am-4:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC8
Myofascial Skills Pelvis 		10/11/20 - 10/11/20
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC14
Sexual Harassment Prevention 		10/16/20 - 10/16/20
Fri 6:00pm-7:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC2
Ace Massage Cupping Therapy 		10/16/20 - 10/17/20
Fri/Sat 9:00am-5:30pm CLII 122 		6/9
Fri/Sat 9:00am-5:30pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC9
Myofascial Skills Upper 		10/18/20 - 10/18/20
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-4:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC15
Marma Indian Head Massage 		10/23/20 - 10/24/20
Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Fri/Sat 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC16
Reiki Level I 		10/25/20 - 10/25/20
Sun 10:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sun 10:00am-6:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC17
Aromatherapy Basics 		10/26/20 - 10/26/20
Mon 9:30am-3:30pm CLII 122 		N/A
Mon 9:30am-3:30pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC18
Ethics & Communication 		11/6/20 - 11/6/20
Fri 2:00pm-4:00pm N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC19
Massage Therapy Info Session 		11/7/20 - 11/7/20
Sat 10:00am-11:00am N/A 		N/A
MAS-015-BC20
Prenatal Massage 		11/7/20 - 11/8/20
Sat/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sat/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC21
Advanced Bamboo Fusion 		11/14/20 - 11/15/20
Sat/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		N/A
Sat/Sun 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 127 N/A
MAS-015-BC3
Forearm Fusion Foundation 		11/19/20 - 11/20/20
Thur/Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		All Available
Thur/Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC
Lomi Lomi 		11/21/20 - 11/22/20
Sat/Sun 9:00am-4:30pm CLII 122 		7/9
Sat/Sun 9:00am-4:30pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC22
Massage Therapy Info Session 		1/12/21 - 1/12/21
Tue 5:30pm-6:30pm N/A 		N/A

Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.

Current Term (Summer 2020)

Sec. Date/Location Avail.
MAS-015-BC26
Self-Care Massage Therapists 		7/25/20 - 7/25/20
Sat 10:00am-5:00pm N/A 		7/10
MAS-015-BC28
Floating Joints 		8/28/20 - 8/28/20
Fri 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 122 		8/10
Fri 10:00am-5:00pm CLII 127

Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.

Upcoming Term (Fall 2020)

Sec. Date/Location Avail.
MAS-015-BC2
Ace Massage Cupping Therapy 		10/16/20 - 10/17/20
Fri/Sat 9:00am-5:30pm CLII 122 		6/9
Fri/Sat 9:00am-5:30pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC3
Forearm Fusion Foundation 		11/19/20 - 11/20/20
Thur/Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 122 		All Available
Thur/Fri 9:00am-6:00pm CLII 127
MAS-015-BC
Lomi Lomi 		11/21/20 - 11/22/20
Sat/Sun 9:00am-4:30pm CLII 122 		7/9
Sat/Sun 9:00am-4:30pm CLII 127

Disclaimer: Course availability is updated often but not in real-time. Availability indicated on this page does not guarantee you a seat in the class. View live availability data when registering in Online Services.


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