Massage Therapy Study Abroad Programs

Many massage programs abroad are set in stunning, nature-filled locales. You can find open-air facilities on the beach, in the jungle, or next to the humbling stone face of a mountain. Choose your program based on the cultural history of the place and the massage practices that ensue, and the activities you want to fill your free time with— hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and rock climbing are all fun supplements to a fulfilling education abroad!

Costa Rica is paradisal. Mornings start with movement therapy class and breakfast, and then classes in health sciences and massage techniques start. Many campus facilities are set along beautiful tropical coasts, though the alternative is the not too shabby jungle lushness where the screech of a howler monkey might just be your wakeup call.

India is one of the most popular countries to learn massage for its long tradition of spirituality and its history of personal transformation. You can study a range of topics including body detoxification, purification kriyas, nasya, herbal oil massage, acupressure, shirodhara, and mud baths, just to name a few. A certification from India will be widely recognized and respected, and clients will appreciate the complementary services you’ll be able to offer.

Brazil Massage in Brazil is seen as a powerful form of relaxation and even a way to lose weight. They need it, with the vibrant buzz that is Rio, and the constant hum of the surrounding rainforests! Life can get expensive, but food-- good food, mind you-- is cheap and plentiful. New markets spring up daily and you’ll be able to experience the fullness of well-being that comes with eating well and taking care of your body.