Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Massage Therapy Education in Fair Oaks
For over four decades, Fair Oaks Massage Institute has been a trusted leader in massage therapy education. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to student success, offering in-depth training, ongoing support, and flexible learning options. We provide comprehensive programs designed to meet licensing requirements and prepare students for CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist credentials in California. With personalized guidance and flexible scheduling, we help students build rewarding careers through specialized instruction in lymphatic and medically based massage techniques. Our 500-hour Clinical Massage Therapist program includes Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Myofascial Release Techniques. We also offer continuing education opportunities through partnerships with Neil Asher Education, allowing professionals to enhance their skills at their own pace.Our commitment to holistic healing extends beyond education through integrated care services at Fair Oaks Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Founded in 1998 by Madonna Polley, a Certified Massage Therapist with over 40 years of experience, we maintain rigorous standards through comprehensive training in anatomy, pathology, ethics, and business practices. Our programs include externships and internships to ensure practical experience, while affordable monthly payment plans make education accessible. As pioneers in therapeutic bodywork education, we continue to shape the future of massage therapy professionals.
Services
Clinical Massage Certification
Continuing Education Courses
Lymphatic Drainage Training
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Myofascial Release Techniques
Prenatal Massage
Sports Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Geriatric Massage
Online Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in massage therapy education
- Personalized one-on-one student support
- Flexible scheduling for working professionals
- CAMTC-certified programs meeting state requirements
- Specialized training in lymphatic and medically based techniques
Associations and certifications
- CAMTC
Services
Clinical Massage Certification
Our 500-hour Clinical Massage Therapist program provides comprehensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Myofascial Release Techniques. Students receive instruction in anatomy, pathology, ethics, and business practices while completing externships to gain practical experience. The program meets CAMTC requirements for Certified Massage Therapist credentials in California.
Lymphatic Drainage Training
This specialized training covers lymphatic system anatomy, contraindications, and benefits with hands-on instruction in performing full lymphatic treatments. The 2-day workshop equips therapists with techniques for post-surgery care and chronic condition management through gentle manual lymph drainage techniques.
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Our 2-day Cranial Sacral Therapy workshop teaches light touch techniques addressing the cranial sacral system. This gentle therapy effectively relieves various conditions while providing therapists with a sustainable practice method that reduces physical strain from repetitive techniques through specialized training.
Continuing Education Courses
We offer continuing education opportunities through Neil Asher Education's online platform featuring expert-led courses in specialized therapeutic areas. These programs allow practicing massage therapists to expand their knowledge, fulfill license renewal requirements, and continuously develop their professional skills at their own pace.
Prenatal Massage Training
Included in our core curriculum, this specialized training covers safe and effective massage techniques for expectant mothers. Students learn proper positioning, pressure points, and contraindications while gaining skills to address common pregnancy-related discomforts through targeted therapeutic interventions.
People
Madonna Polley
Director and Founder
Certified Massage Therapist with 40+ years of experience, founder of Fair Oaks Massage Institute since 1998. Specializes in lymphatic massage, cranial sacral therapy, and holistic wellness education.
Marion Hakata
Instructor
Experienced massage therapy instructor contributing to the institute's comprehensive training programs for clinical massage certification and continuing education.
Wes Barnett
Instructor
Certified instructor providing specialized training in advanced massage techniques and therapeutic bodywork as part of the institute's faculty team.
Questions
What massage therapy certification programs do you offer?
We offer 250-hour Clinical Massage Practitioner and 500-hour Clinical Massage Therapist programs meeting CAMTC requirements, including externships and specialized techniques training.
Are your courses CAMTC approved?
Yes, our Clinical Massage Therapist program meets California Massage Therapy Council certification requirements with comprehensive training in anatomy, pathology, and business practices.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
We provide affordable monthly payment plans to help students start their massage therapy education with manageable financial commitments.
What continuing education opportunities are available?
We partner with Neil Asher Education for online continuing education courses covering specialized therapeutic areas and skill enhancement for practicing massage therapists.
What makes your institute unique?
With 40+ years of experience, we combine personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and specialized training in lymphatic and medically based techniques for comprehensive therapist development.
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