Launch Your Career as a
Massage Therapist
in NYC
Help people feel better, move better, and live better. Train in a hands-on wellness career at a school that has been educating massage therapists for more than 100 years. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
What You'll Learn
Graduates of Swedish Institute work across top wellness, medical, and private settings:
School Accreditations
What Our Graduates Say
Had a great experience going through the massage therapy program here. The classes were small enough that I was able to get great supervision and insight from the skilled professors who were able to teach from their own experiences with massage over their careers. I left the school feeling competent and confident in my abilities, and comfortable knowing that I had the support of my professors and the staff to assist me with getting started. Would definitely recommend any other aspiring massage therapists to come here!
I am a recently graduated student and it is incredible all the job offers I have received. I feel thrilled and proud to have been part of the school – the teachers are amazing and supportive. I felt very prepared for the State Board Exam.
Something I loved about the program is the support. You don't have to go through this alone. When you feel lost, you can always ask questions and you get the help and support you need. I would say even if you don't know what you want to do, Swedish Institute can help you find careers and programs that best suit you.school – the teachers are amazing and supportive. I felt very prepared for the State Board Exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
- † Applies to full-time students only.
- * Salary Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Query System. Information is for Massage Therapists in New York State. Data from May 2025. https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/home. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- ^ Growth Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey for Massage Therapists. Data from May 2024. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm. Site visited 6/8/2026.
- National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.
- Swedish Institute's programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Accredited by ACCSC. For important information on program costs, completion and placement rates, median debt incurred, etc., please visit: http://www.swedishinstitute.edu/student-consumer-information.
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