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Massage Therapy
Become a Licensed Massage Therapist in
New Jersey with ACE Healthcare Training Institute
If you have a passion for wellness, healing, and helping others feel their best, a career in
Massage Therapy can be both rewarding and in high demand. Massage therapists use hands-on
techniques to improve circulation, relieve stress, manage pain, and promote overall health.
At ACE Healthcare Training Institute (ACEHTI), our state-approved Massage Therapy
program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to work in spas,
wellness centers, medical settings, and even run your own practice.
What You’ll Learn
Our program provides a strong foundation in the art and science of massage, combining theory
with extensive practical training. You’ll learn:
• Anatomy and physiology to understand the body’s systems and structures.
• Massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and therapeutic methods.
• Client assessment skills to customize treatments.
• Ethics and professional standards in massage therapy.
• Business practices for operating a massage therapy service.
• Contraindications and safety procedures to protect clients’ health.
• Wellness and self-care techniques for practitioners.
Program Format
The Massage Therapy program blends classroom instruction with supervised hands-on practice
to prepare you for the New Jersey State Massage Therapy Licensure Exam.
• Delivery: In-person training with live demonstrations, practice sessions, and client
clinics.
• Schedule Options: Flexible weekday or weekend classes for working students.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Provide a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Pass a basic health screening (to ensure ability to perform physical tasks).
Salary & Job Outlook
Massage therapy is a rapidly growing profession as more people seek alternative and holistic
health care.
• Average Salary in New Jersey: $45,000 – $65,000 annually (varies based on location,
experience, and type of employer).
• Job Growth: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 20% increase in
employment for massage therapists through 2030 — much faster than average.
• Work Settings: Day spas, wellness centers, chiropractic offices, sports facilities, hotels,
cruise ships, and private practice.
Why Choose ACEHTI?
By enrolling at ACEHTI, you’ll receive:
• Comprehensive training that meets New Jersey licensure requirements.
• Expert instructors with years of professional massage therapy experience.
• Hands-on clinical practice with real clients under supervision.
• Support for state licensure exam preparation.
• Career assistance to help you find employment after graduation.
• Candidacy Status with the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools (MSA-
CSS) – recognized for institutional quality and advancement
Start your journey toward a fulfilling career in wellness and healthcare.
Join ACEHTI’s Massage Therapy program and become a licensed massage therapist ready to make a difference with ACEHTI.
Call us: Dover Campus: (973) 366-7171
Union Campus: (908) 851-2700
Visit us: www.acehti.com
Location: Union, NJ
Contact Us to Get Started
Have questions or need help choosing a program? Call our Dover campus at (973) 366-7171 or our Union campus at (908) 851-2700, or fill out the form below to connect with our Admissions Team.