curriculum for massage therapy apprenticeship
DOPL approved for the state of Utah
$250
per apprentice
A curriculum that brings it all together
Massage therapy isn't just about learning techniques. It's about understanding the body, recognizing what's happening in front of you, and choosing an appropriate approach.
That's why this curriculum is built differently.
Instead of teaching anatomy, pathology, assessment, and hands-on massage as separate subjects, they're woven together throughout the apprenticeship. As apprentices learn about the body, they also learn how to assess it, understand common conditions, and apply what they're learning through hands-on practice.
The goal is to help apprentices develop not only technical skills, but also the understanding and confidence to make thoughtful decisions for the people they work with.
What’s included:
DOPL Approved Curriculum for Massage Therapy Apprenticeship - 90 page pdf document containing apprenticeship course names with syllabus and class outline for each course, calendar, and textbook list.
A letter to DOPL authorizing the use of the curriculum.
Connection with Books of Discovery textbook company to provide instructor resources and lesson plans for the following textbooks. Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists. Trail Guide to the Body. A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology.
Licensing the Curriculum:
Licensing the curriculum is straightforward.
Purchase the curriculum, complete the License Agreement and Authorization Letter, and you'll be authorized to use the curriculum in your Utah apprenticeship.
The Curriculum Guide explains the process step by step.
Would you like more information? If you'd like to see how the curriculum is organized, what's included, and whether it's a good fit for your apprenticeship, download the Curriculum Guide and Licensing Information.
It includes the curriculum overview, four-term progression, learning philosophy, textbook list, sample syllabus, and licensing information.
Utah Board of Massage Therapy Member
“Thank you for putting so much good psychosocial, mental health, and trauma informed material into this. I feel like it’s missing from a lot of curricula and I think it’s really important to develop those soft skills. It’s the hardest thing for me to hire for and I just appreciate it. I think it really helps elevate the profession, so thank you.”
Massage Therapy Education Peer Review Committee Member
“This is the first time I think we’ve been presented with this kind of schedule and I thought that was very cool. Again kudos to you Sharla. You’re thinking outside the box.”
Take a look to help you decide if this curriculum is right for you!
The complete Curriculum for Massage Therapy Apprenticeship. This will be authorized for use by the Apprentice Supervisor and one Apprentice.