Welcome to the Massage Therapy program!

Coordinator: Luanne Olson, 847.376.7063 or lolson@oakton.edu

Oakton's Massage Therapy program provides the necessary skills and experience for students to apply for licensure as a massage therapist in the state of Illinois. Flexible work schedules and lucrative pay make massage therapy a desirable career choice. Our program prepares students for employment in a variety of rehabilitative health care fields, including physical therapy, chiropractic services, and the spa industry. Applicants for licensure must be 18 years of age, of good moral character, and able to pass a criminal background check.

Our Massage Therapy program is offered in partnership with Kushan LLC as a two-semester, 31-credit hour course. Classes are taught by professional massage therapists licensed in the state of Illinois. Students who enroll in Oakton's Massage Therapy program will be exposed to different types of therapeutic massage such as Swedish, neuromuscular, myofascial release, sports, and injury recovery. Students who successfully complete this certificate program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for Massage.

I encourage you to explore Oakton's Massage Therapy program. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

Luanne Olson
Program Coordinator