ASHLAND INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE
SCHEDULE & CURRICULUM
2024-2025
725-Hour Curriculum
The 725-Hour Curriculum includes a Human Science and Massage component, combining classroom and hands-on learning for a comprehensive education of
mind, body, and heart.
Intensive Day Program
The schedule for this year’s program is Monday through Wednesday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
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Start date is Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Graduation is Saturday, June 29, 2024
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Drop date is Friday, January 26, 2024
Class schedule will be provided to students at their Enrollment Interview.
Holidays Observed
Classes will not be held on the following days: the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween (night program only), Thanksgiving and the following day, Winter Break (generally two weeks at the end of December), Spring Break (generally the third or fourth week of March), Easter, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day weekend. Winter Break and Spring Break are scheduled to coincide with local public school holidays.
Class schedule will be provided to students at their Enrollment Interview.
Human Science
Total : 237 Hours - 79 Classes
HOURS
CLASSES
Kinesiology: Structure & Movement I
48
16
Axial Body
Kinesiology: Structure & Movement II
39
13
Upper Limb
Kinesiology: Structure & Movement III
48
16
Lower Limb
Cadaver Lab
3
1
Southern Oregon University
Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology I (AP/Path I)
60
20
Intro, Integumentary, Muscular, Skeletal, & Nervous Systems
Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology II (AP/Path II)
39
13
Endocrine, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Digestive, Urinary, & Reproductive Systems
Massage & Bodywork
Total : 408 Hours - 108 Classes
HOURS
CLASSES
Introduction to Palpation
10.5
3
Massage Foundations I
Massage Essentials
57
16
Massage Foundations II
Advanced Techniques
50
16
Chair Massage
7
2
Pregnancy Massage
7
2
Elder Care
7
2
Neuromuscular & Deep Tissue Therapy (NMT/DT)
52.5
15
Myofascial Fundamentals (MFR)
45.5
13
Eastern Theory
10.5
3
Hydrotherapy
7
2
Sports Massage
14
4
Thai Massage
15
4
Therapeutic Integration
56
16
Community Clinic
69
12
Professional Integration
Total : 80 Hours - 26 Classes