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November 20, 2007

Oakton Offers Free Massage Therapy Info Session

Students interested in pursuing a career in massage therapy are invited to attend a free information session at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.

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. The 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.

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.

For more information or to register, call 847-635-1629.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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