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Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy Certification
The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy offers the only COMTA Accredited Massage Therapy study abroad program in the world. The 600/700-hour certification program is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the United States National Licensing Exam (MBLEX) and qualifies graduates to become licensed in most US states and many places worldwide. Our unique and comprehensive curriculu...
The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy offers the only COMTA Accredited Massage Therapy study abroad program in the world. The 600/700-hour certification program is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the United States National Licensing Exam (MBLEX) and qualifies graduates to become licensed in most US states and many places worldwide. Our unique and comprehensive curriculum has been developed by leaders in the massage field for over 10 years. Instruction is conducted in English by professionals and educators from the U.S. including massage therapists, authors, business owners, naturopathic physicians, and chiropractors. Organized as a four-month intensive and immersive program, sessions are offered two times per year. The program includes accommodations in fully...
Program Highlights
Earn your Massage Certification in 4 months.
Get qualified for licensure in most US states and places worldwide.
Live on campus, just seconds from the beach and jungle hiking trails.
Explore Costa Rica and Central America on weekends and travel breaks.
COMTA Accredited Massage Therapy Program for study abroad
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- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Throughout the Year
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Massage Therapy
- Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- European
- British
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BEWARE! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PROGRAM!
by: Tracey Faizi-Savova - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy CertificationHello, I just returned from this program after 8 days of "instruction". This place is a complete money grab. Just awful! I am a licensed aesthetician/esthetician, and I have a teaching credential, therefore I have taken classes in education theory. They are not "teaching" classes at all. In 2 hours, they go over a whole chapter of A&P via straight lecture, and you are given homework for each chapter without a review of the homework, nor grading the homework, and being given a test on 4 Ch...
Transformational growth
by: Timothy Lee - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy CertificationBe willing to grow out of your comfort zone! Immersion in a foreign country at an accelerated learning pace calls for one to be able to embrace and adapt to challenges. With that said; the skills, character, and sense of community one develops by going through this program is second to none. This is a truly incredible experience for anyone interested in learning massage therapy while experiencing “Blue Zone” lifestyle in a tropical paradise! Rana 2023
Pivotal life experience!
by: Candis Jade - United StatesProgram: Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy CertificationI was lacking in my traveling experiences until CRSMT. This was a wonderful place to begin opening up my horizons. However, it wasn't without it's challenges: spending all day outside (in shade), no AC (optional up-charge), separated from family/home, travelers sicknesses, lots of memorizing, a few 11hr-ish days of classes, sunburn (if you're not careful), and many mosquitos! The things I loved there most was the friendly community. I never felt any judgement for speaking my broken Spanis...
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Locations
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Massage Therapy
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- European
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application