Massage Therapy Minor (Non-TAM Majors)

Program Availability

The Massage Therapy Minor (Non-TAM Majors) is available on the Indiana State University campus, located in Terre Haute, Indiana. This minor is not available online.

What You’ll Learn

With the Massage Therapy Minor (Non-TAM Majors) program, you will learn advanced techniques to address chronic and acute pain, including Dr. Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT). The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, and psychology, teaching how massage impacts the body’s systems.

The MAT approach provides a robust foundation in massage therapy, with an emphasis on assessment, posture, pain management, performance, and mobility. MAT is distinguished by its focus on restoring function, alleviating pain, and re-educating the body, employing innovative therapeutic strategies that aim to reduce the need for surgical interventions and reliance on medications.

In this program, you will also examine disease conditions to understand the indications and contraindications for massage, and you will gain proficiency in medical terminology necessary for SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) note documentation. The coursework will prioritize advanced assessment techniques, postural corrections, pain management strategies, performance enhancement, and mobility improvement.

Career Possibilities for Massage Therapy Minors (Non-TAM Majors)

Our training is meticulously designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in the healthcare arena. With chronic pain affecting approximately 116 million Americans and driving more than $600 billion in annual pain management spending, skilled massage therapists are in high demand. Indiana State University’s Advanced Myoskeletal Massage Therapy Program prepares you for a rewarding career in this growing field.

Graduates are equipped to work as licensed Massage Therapists, with recent alumni earning more than $80,000 annually in their first year. The program also provides a strong foundation for further education in healthcare professions such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant Studies, and Medicine.

Courses for the Massage Therapy Minor

(29-30 credits)

The Massage Therapy program provides students with the skills and hands-on experience needed to perform therapeutic massage utilizing a variety of techniques. Students successfully completing the program will be prepared to take the Indiana licensing exam.