Careers in Massage and Bodywork

AKS Massage School
462 Herndon Parkway, #208
Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: 703/464-0333
E-mail: aks@aksmassageschool.com
Web site: www.AKSmassageschool.com

About AKS Massage School
AKS Massage School, located in Herndon, Virginia offers a 650-hour program in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork emphasizing hands-on observation, kinesthetic awareness, and a solid foundation in academic coursework. AKS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. AKS Massage School is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), AMTA Council of Schools, Better Business Bureau Metro Washington, D.C., and the Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce. ACCSCT recognized AKS Massage School as a 2004 School of Distinction.

We believe choosing a massage school is personal and important and hope you will look carefully at the schools you are considering for what they offer to you personally, and educationally. And, then make your decision based on written materials, referrals, visits, the school's personality, and conversations with teachers, current students and graduates. The decision to go to massage school will mean a change in your lifestyle, as well as a wonderful addition to your capacity to care for others. It is fun, hard, scary, exhausting, but most of all rewarding.

Staff
We have a terrific staff. They are capable and caring, and the students tell me often how much they like and respect their teachers. We ask students to work very hard and they are succeeding wonderfully! When you visit our school, take time to visit with the students, teachers and supervisors, you will learn what the school is really like.

All teaching and supervisory staff are Nationally Certified Massage Therapists. We hold the student's learning experience in highest regard and help them become highly professional massage therapists with a thorough foundation in academic and hands-on skills.

Curriculum
Our rigorous 650-hour program includes classroom lectures and practical instruction, advising, testing, and out-of-class experience. AKS graduates are well prepared to take the National Certification Examination in Massage and Bodywork, to enter the workplace, and to continue in advanced studies. The graduates are always welcome to use AKS Massage School as a reference and a resource.

We present lecture topics with a focus on their application to the field of massage and bodywork. Practical body work, related to the current discussion topic, is taught in a lab setting with experienced supervisors and teachers. AKS invites its adjunct lecturers and supervisory staff to share expertise with the students. See our website for more about adjunct lecture topics.

The curriculum begins with challenging anatomy and physiology lectures and labs teaching traditional European Swedish massage. Students progress to more advanced techniques and skill levels, such as deep-tissue massage, myofascial and trigger-point techniques, pregnancy, side-lying, and Eastern Traditional Chinese massage. Students attend additional lectures and classes in topics that introduce them to a broad range of modalities and they may choose to receive specialized education by attending advanced classes at discounted fees. These lectures are typically offered Friday evenings, Saturdays and some Sunday afternoons. If you would like more information about on the Event Calendar page.

Tuition
Please request information for current tuition.

Continuing Education - AKS Center for Advanced Studies
AKS Center for Advanced Studies, offers CMT professionals in the Mid-Atlantic Region a diverse selection of courses that expand, enrich, and improve the massage therapist and health and fitness professional's practice. AKS Center for Advanced Studies is proud to attract high quality professionals personally selected for their expertise and educational background. Each presenter is recognized within his or her field of expertise. Many of the courses provide the Continuing Education Units (CEU'S) or Contact Hours required for a massage therapist to maintain National Certification.

Employers ask for AKS graduates.

Massage therapy clients ask for AKS Graduates

Facilities
AKS Massage School offers classroom, lab space, and a bookstore, including massage therapy products convenient to the Dulles Access Road (Route 267). We serve the Metropolitan Washington DC area, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, including, Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William Counties in Virginia and Montgomery, Anne Arundel, and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland. AKS provides regular classes, continuing education/meeting space, hands-on practical training space, student library, a student clinic, professional massage space, and a quiet student study/lounge space. Space is also available for individual practice. See our website for more information about AKS Clinic, Friday night lectures, and continuing education classes/Center for Advanced Studies.

Accreditation
AKS is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Get in Touch
Classes begin in January, June and September and run for 11 months. To accommodate working adults both day and evening classes are available. Please feel welcome to arrange a visit to the school, meet students and teachers, and sit in on a class. If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please request information.

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