Career-Focused Massage Therapy Training. Flexible Study Options. Passionate Instructors. Experience the AMBI Difference…
Massage Therapy provides a fulfilling and flexible career centered around the well-being of others. As a Massage Therapist, you have the opportunity to promote relaxation and relieve pain in a variety of settings.
As a professional, nationally accredited massage therapy school, American Massage & Bodywork Institute (AMBI) will give you the confidence to earn your massage license and help others through the power of massage.
Experience a rewarding career promoting wellness, the freedom and flexibility of setting your own schedule, and the satisfaction of seeing tangible results from your work as a massage therapist.
With financial aid options available to those who qualify, you could begin a fulfilling massage career in as little as 7.5 months.*
Pursue your passion for healing. Join the AMBI family and discover your potential in massage therapy.
Our Programs
NEW! Maryland Massage Therapy License Laws 2023
AMBI’s 750-hour* massage therapy program is approved for graduates to pursue licensing in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond! Learn more about the NEW Maryland massage license requirements here.
What Sets Us Apart
You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to become a massage therapist with all the supports AMBI has to offer, including:
- Ongoing Career Services – We are committed to your success, from the first day of class to retirement. Our career services assistance is available to all of our graduates, no matter how long ago they completed the program.
- Industry Experienced Instructors – Our professional instructors bring years of real-world industry experience to the classroom.
- Nurturing Environment – Learn massage therapy in a safe and supportive environment.
- Flexible Schedules – Our Massage Therapy program consists of 20 hours per week of live/in-person campus training and an additional 5 hours per week of online training. With two different class schedules, you can manage your commitments while also building your career.
- Convenient Location – You can study in beautiful Vienna, VA in the heart of Tysons Corner. We’re just 2 blocks away from the Silver Line, giving you easy access to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding DMV area.
About AMBI
Becoming a Massage Therapist is about getting yourself the confidence and skills you need to succeed. We offer expert instruction, committed Career Services support, flexible schedules, and a convenient location. Find out how you can benefit from AMBI.
Career Services
Becoming a confident professional is doable with AMBI. Our Career Services team helps you make your transition from massage student to massage professional as seamless as possible. We’ll support you with lifelong Career Services assistance and continuing education courses.
Admissions
You never have to go it alone. The AMBI Admissions team is here to help you each step of the way. We’ll answer questions you have, assist you with the enrollment process, provide guidance around financing your education, and help you with job searches.
AMBI is an Accredited Institution
We have been granted Institutional Accreditation by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). COMTA is the only agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized massage therapy accrediting agency, and we are 1 of only 2 schools accredited by COMTA in Virginia!
In addition, COMTA endorsed our curriculum, which means AMBI students receive some of the best training in the country!
Massage therapy is a career path that attracts a truly special individual. The natural do-gooder, one who aims to make a positive difference in the world they live in. And I am please to report that a career in Massage Therapy does not disappoint. With Massage Therapy I am inspired every day at work and I never stop learning. Deciding to go to American Massage & Bodywork Institute to date is the best decision I have ever made. The educational environment created by AMBI because a home away from home. Lucky for you, you get to leave with an education and a network that will last a lifetime. Take the leap! You'll be glad you did.
Over the past 7 years, we have had the privilege to work with students from more than 45 different countries of origin. We have been blessed to have students of all different races, colors, and sexual orientations. Our students range in ages from 17 to more than 70. Oftentimes, the only thing our students have in common is their desire to help others feel better through the power of touch. We honor this diversity as well as the commitment to help others.
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*Program length when completed in normal time