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Academy of Somatic Healing Arts

Lori Burnes, Administrator
7094 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Bldg. 4
Norcross, GA 30071
404.315.0394

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999 - 2/11/2005

Academy of Somatic Healing Arts

Stan Dawson
6251 Smithpointe Dr
Norcross, GA 30092
770.368.2661

Board Approved Program Name: Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Program
Program Hours: 920
Length of Program: 10 months days, 12 months nights, 17 months weekends
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0213

Acorn Apprenticeship Program

Donald Shea, LMP
2839 Grant St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.671.4489

Board Approved Program Name: Acorn
Program Hours: 565
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1998
Program Approval Number: 1002

Aja Massage Therapy Institute

600 hour Massage Program
Maria E Chavez
913 W Nob Hill Blvd., STE 104
Yakima, WA 98902
509.573.9999

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): February 12, 2006 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0173

Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics

Aleisha Alexandar, Director
4026 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98408
253.473.1142

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0001

Allied College

Suzanne Marshall-Caby, Campus President
645 Gravois Bluffs Blvd
Fenton, MO 63026
636.296.1717

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0278

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 1,310
Length of Program: 18.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0278

Allied Health Careers Academy Massage Program

Arthur Hicks
118 S. 11th Ave
Yakima WA 98902
509.453.8572

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 500
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0215

American Academy of Massage, Inc.

Jeane Plastino Wood, Education Director
1315 W Hayden Ave.
Hayden, ID 83835
208.765.9165

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 - 1997
Program Approval Number: 0058

American College of Professional Education

Simin Naz Beg, MD
15439 53rd Ave. S
Tukwila, WA 98188
206.244.3459

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1998 – December 31, 2004
Program Approval Number: 0074

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Linda Fleming-Willis, Director
6685 Doubletree Ave.
Columbus, OH 43229
614.825.6278

Board Approved Program Name: Western Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0145

Board Approved Program Name: Western Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 12 months, part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0145

American Institute of Clinical Massage

Jeane Plastino-Wood
4365 Inverness Drive
Post Falls, ID 83854
208.773.5890

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certification Program
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1997 - December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0069

American Institute of Clinical Massage

Jeane Plastino-Wood
4365 Inverness Drive
Post Falls, ID 83854
208.773.5890

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certification Program
Program Hours: 1025
Length of Program: 16 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): April 1, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0069

American Institute of Massage Therapy, Inc.

M. K. Hungerford, Director
1570 Brookhollow Dr., STE 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714.432.7879

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 – December 1, 2001
Program Approval Number: 0249

Ananda Apprenticeship Program for Transfers

Dari Lewis, LMP
P.O. Box 317
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360.301.6260
Fax 360.379.2470

Board Approved Program Name: Ananda Apprenticeship Program for Transfers
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008 - May 25, 2011 

Ananda Massage Training Program for Transfers

Dari Lewis, LMP
PO Box 317
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360.301.6260

Board Approved Program Name: Ananda Massage Therapy Program for Transfers
Program Hours: 510
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 205

Ancient Arts Massage School & Clinic

Susan Parker
Medical Arts
1319 Lee Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352
509.943.9589

Board Approved Program Name: 1,000 Hour Massage Program
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999
Program Approval Number: 0114

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 500
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0114

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 825
Length of Program: 7.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0114

Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy

Jocelyn Granger
180 Jackson Plaza Suite 100
Ann Arbor MI 48103
734.677.4430

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0265

Anthem College – Former Name - Cambridge College

Leigh Christopherson, Campus President
4145 SW Watson Ave Suite 300
Beaverton OR 97005
503.664.6000

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0162

Apollo College - Boise, ID - Name changed - See Carrington College, May 7, 2010

Apollo College - Portland, OR

Lloyd Center
204 Lloyd Center 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232
530.761.6100

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003 - 2006
Program Approval Number: 0131

Apollo College - Spokane, WA - Name changed – See Carrington College

Tim Gienapp, Dean of Education
10102 E Knox STE 200
Spokane, WA 99206
509.533.5983

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0150

Arcata School of Massage

Aaron Steinberg, Administrator
145 G St., STE E
Arcata, CA 95521
707.822.5223

Board Approved Program Name: Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0132

Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix campus – Former Name – Utah College of Massage Therapy

Joe Perez, Campus Director
10,000 N 31st Ave Building D #100
Phoenix, AZ 85051
866.331.4325

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0220

Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe campus - Former Name – Utah College of Massage Therapy

Wayne Mims, Campus Director
1409 W Southern Ave., STE 6
Tempe, AZ 85282
480.983.2222

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0270

Ashland Institute of Massage

Genna Southworth
PO Box 1233
Ashland, OR 97520
541.482.5134

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 10 months (evenings/weekends)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0156

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 6 months fulltime
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0156

Ashmead College - Everett

Meredyth Given
3019 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
425.339.2678

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Licensing Program
Program Hours: 805
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1993 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0157

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing and Aromatherapy Spa
Program Hours: 979.75
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1993-2009
Program Approval Number: 0157

Ashmead College - Seattle – Name changed – See Everest College - Seattle

Juanita Carpenter, Campus President
2111 N Northgate Way, STE 218
Seattle, WA 98133
206.440.3090

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0152

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Spa Specialist
Program Hours: 960
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0152

Atlanta School Of Massage

Leigh Morrow, Assistant Director
2 Dunwoody Park South
Atlanta, GA 30338
707.454.7167

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0260

Australia College of Natural Medicine

John Feeney, CEO
368 Elizabeth St
Melbourne, Victoria 3000

Board Approved Program Name: Diploma of Remedial Massage
Program Hours: 657
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0206

Aveda Institute Denver

Brad Van Dyke
700 16th St
Denver, CO 80202
303.567.7500

Board Approved Program Name: Massage
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program:
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0276

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Baltimore School Of Massage

Jennifer Schaaf, Campus Director
517 Progress Drive A-L
Linthicum, MD 21090
410.636.7857

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 637
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 13 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0256

Bancroft School of Massage

Steve Tankanow, President
333 Shrewbury St
Worcester MA 01604
508.757.7923

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 9, 13, or 17 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991
Program Approval Number: 0004

Barlen Institute of Massage

Tim Barlen, Owner
201 N. Pine St.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509.260.0089

Board Approved Program Name: Healing Loop
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004
Program Approval Number: 0143

Bellevue Massage School

Center for the healing Arts
James Schmidt, Owner
15921 NE 8th Street C106
Bellevue, WA 98008

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Licensing Program
Program Hours: 541
Length of Program: 7 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996
Program Approval Number: 0135

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Licensing Program
Program Hours: 513
Length of Program: 6.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0135

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - DePere

Karen Lewis, Dean
DePere Campus
2200 American Boulevard
DePere, WI 54115
920.338.9500

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 818
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004 – March 2010
Program Approval Number: 0269

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - Madison

Karen Lewis, Dean
Madison Campus
2122 Luann Lane
Madison, WI 53713
608.270.5245

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 818
Length of Program: 11 months (days)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004 – March 2010
Program Approval Number: 0289

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - Milwaukee

Karen Lewis, Dean
Milwaukee Campus
220 Oak Street
Grafton, WI 53024
262.376.1011

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 818
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004 – March 2010
Program Approval Number: 0294

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - DePere

Karen Lewis, Dean
DePere Campus
2200 American Boulevard
DePere, WI 54115
920.338.9500

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 853
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0269

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - Madison

Karen Lewis, Dean
Madison Campus
2122 Luann Lane
Madison, WI 53713
608.270.5245

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 853
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0289

Blue Sky School of Professional Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork - Milwaukee

Karen Lewis, Dean
Milwaukee Campus
220 Oak Street
Grafton, WI 53024
262.376.1011

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 853
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0294

Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage

Shari L. Aldrich, President
2401 Bristol Court SW
Olympia, WA 98502
360.786.8582
600 hours, 8 months – Diploma Program

Board Approved Program Name: Myotherapy and Massage
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0243

Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage

Robert B. Haase, Director
900 hour program
3025 Limited Lane NW Suite 101
Olympia, WA 98502
360.786.8582

Board Approved Program Name: Advanced Myotherapy and Massage
Program Hours: 900
Length of Program: 13.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0124

BMSI Institute

Peggy Smith, Director
8665 W 96th St, STE 300
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.649.3322

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999 - 2008
Program Approval Number: 0067

Bodymind Academy, The

Tom Johnston, Director
12623 NE 110th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
206.367.9060

Board Approved Program Name: Bodymind Massage Practitioner Program
Program Hours: 688
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1994 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0006

Bonnie Prudden

Enid Whitaker, Associate Director
4330 East Havasu Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
520.529.3979

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0007

Boulder College Of Massage Therapy

Elaine Calenda, Academic Dean
6255 Longbow Dr.
Boulder, CO 80301
303.530.2100

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12 months (day) or 24 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991
Program Approval Number: 0140

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 760
Length of Program: 9 months or 15 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0140

Board Approved Program Name: Associate of Occupational Studies Degree Program
Program Hours: 240
Length of Program: 6 months (evenings) graduates only
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0140

Bryman School of Arizona – Former Name – Bryman School of Phoenix

Curtis Smith
2250 West Peoria Ave STE A-100
Phoenix, AZ 85029
602.274.430

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0267

Bryman School of Phoenix - Tempe Campus

Patrick Donovan, Campus President
8945 South Harl
Tempe, AZ 85284
480.763.1415

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): October 2006 - 2010
Program Approval Number: 0149

Buell Massage School

Liam Buell
911 Western Ave Suite 506
Seattle, WA 98104
206.235.4026

Board Approved Program Name: Apprenticeship Program
Program Hours: 540
Length of Program: 9-18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0268

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Cambridge College

Chantel Bachmeier
12500 East Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
800.322.4132

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 - 2005
Program Approval Number: 0127

Cambridge College – Name Changed – See Anthem College

820 Hour Massage Therapy Program
Kristin Lynn-Motter, Campus President
4145 SW Watson AVE STE 300
Beaverton, OR 97005
503.664.6000

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0162

Cambridge College - Bellevue Campus

Curtis Smith, Campus President
14432 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98007
425.974.7100

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004
Program Approval Number: 0134

Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy

Christy Pritchard
225-477 Mount Pleasant Rd
Toronto ON M4S 2L9
416.736.4576

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 2,200
Length of Program: 18 and 22 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0236

Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy

142 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M2E8
Canada
604.904.4187

Board Approved Program Name: Shiatsupractor Diploma Program
Program Hours: 2,200
Length of Program: 12 - 24 months full-time or 36 – 48 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004
Program Approval Number: 0161

Carrington College - – Name Formerly – Apollo College - Boise

Brooke Galo
1122 N Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704 208.377.8080

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 660
Length of Program: 9 - 12 months (days/evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0222

Carrington College - Spokane – Name Formerly – Apollo College - Spokane

Peter Tenney
10102 E Knox STE 200
Spokane, WA 99206
509.532.8888

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0150

Cascade Institute of Massage & Body Therapies

Ruth Wise, Director
1250 Charnelton Street
Eugene, OR 97401
541.687.8101

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 2002
Program Approval Number: 0048

Cascade Summit School of Massage

Carrie Sattler and Ronda Knight
3901 Creekside Lp., STE 102
Yakima, WA 98902
509.453.6521

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – August 3, 2007
Program Approval Number: 0120

Cedar Mountain Center For Massage

Sandra Hattan and Liz Addis, Directors
5601 Northeast St John's Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
360.696.2210

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 – April 5, 2004
Program Approval Number: 0011

Central Ohio School Of Massage, Inc.

Cheryl Thompson, Registrar
1120 Morse Road, Suite 250
Columbus, OH 43229-6324
614.841.1122

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 - 2000
Program Approval Number: 0053

Central Oregon Community College

633 hour Massage Program
Stephanie Manriquez, Program Director
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701-5998
541.383.7418

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 633
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1997
Program Approval Number: 1005

Charter College Vancouver

Phil Lundberg
17200 SE Mill Plain Blvd #100
Vancouver WA 98683
360.448.2000

Board Approved Program Name: Certification in Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 865
Length of Program: 7.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0264

Chicago School Of Massage

17 North State Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
312.753.7900

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): November 1, 1994 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0266

Christian Medical Massage Institute aka Banning Massage School

Charles S. Thomas
66705 E 6th St
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760.329.5066

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001 - 2004
Program Approval Number: 0107

Clover Park Technical College

Lori Banaszak, Dean
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499-4098
253.589.5800

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Studies
Program Hours: 1,485
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000
Program Approval Number: 0123

Board Approved Program Name: Swedish Practitioner Certificate
Program Hours: 660
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000
Program Approval Number: 0123

Clover Park Technical College – Puyallup Campus

Steven Ellis
17214 110th Ave E
Puyallup WA 98374
253.583.8941

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Studies
Program Hours: 1,485
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0160

Board Approved Program Name: Clinical Massage Practitioner
Program Hours: 660
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0160

Colorado Institute Of Massage Therapy

Roger Patrizio, Owner
1490 W. Fillmore
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719.634.7347

Board Approved Program Name: Therapeutic Massage and Neuromuscular Massage Program
Program Hours: 1,150
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0039

Colorado School Of Healing Arts

Mark Braukman, Director of Education
7655 West Mississippi, Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.986.2320

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 700
Length of Program: 8, 12, 15, and 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1990
Program Approval Number: 0013

Columbia Massage Institute

Linda C. Tunell
712 Swift Blvd Suite 2
Richland, WA 99352
509.943.1083

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1998 – May 18, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0068

Columbia River Institute of Massage Therapy

Annie Tiedeman
11779 Hwy 2 Suite 104
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509.433.1372

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 700
Length of Program: 9 or 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0291

Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy

Linda Derick, Director of Education
75 Kitts Lane
Newington, CT 06111
860.667.1886

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 20 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1993
Program Approval Number: 0211

Cortiva Institute - Brian Utting School Of Massage

Dina Boon, Director
900 Thomas Street
Seattle, WA 98109
206.292.8055

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Licensing Program
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 16 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0010

Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy

Jeff Mann, President
1173 Egypt Rd
PO Box 400
Oaks, PA 19456
610.669.9060

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 – December 31, 2004

Cortiva Institute - Seattle Campus

Dina Bennett, LMP, President
425 Pontius Ave N. S. 100
Seattle WA 98109
206.282.1233

Board Approved Program Name: Extended Professional Massage Therapy, Medical Focus
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12, 15, 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0263

Board Approved Program Name: Extended Professional Massage Therapy, Spa Focus
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12, 15, 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0263

Cortiva Institute - Seattle Federal Way Campus

Dina Boon, Campus President
2030 South 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
206.282.1233

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12, 15, 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0241

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0241

Board Approved Program Name: Extended Professional Massage Therapy, Spa Focus Program
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12, 15, 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0241

Board Approved Program Name: Extended Professional Massage Therapy, Medical Focus
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12, 15, 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0241

Cortiva Institute – Seattle – Name Formerly – Brenneke School of Massage

Dina Boon, Campus President
425 Pontius Ave N STE 100
Seattle, WA 98109
206.282.1233

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0201

Board Approved Program Name: Expanded Professional Licensing Program
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12 months (days) or 15 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0201

Board Approved Program Name: Small Animal Massage for Canines Course
Program Hours: 106
Length of Program: 3 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0201

Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy

Michele Garbowski - Director
312 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1-800-CORTIVA

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 months – full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0240

Cortiva Institute - Tucson

Victoria Schneider, Registrar
6390 E Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85710
520.407.5160

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1998 – December 31, 2009

Couer d’Alene Massage School, LLC

Jennifer Hansen
2065 W Riverstone Dr Suite 203
Couer d’Alene ID 83814
208.765.1075

Board Approved Program Name: 600 Hour Therapeutic Massage Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0296

Crystal Mountain, Inc.

Lori Ponge, Director
Apprenticeship in the Healing Arts
4125 Carlisle NE Ste B
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505.872.2030 or 800.967.5678

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0049

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Dahan Institute of Massage Studies

Tami Buechler
3320 Flamingo Rd STE 32
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702.434.1338

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – April 5, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0122

Denton Massage Program

MaryRose Denton
303 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
360.435.0145

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 10.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): June 11, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0103

Denton Massage Program

MaryRose Denton
303 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
360.435.0145

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 712.5
Length of Program: 10.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): January 1, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0103

Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora campus – Name Formerly – Utah College of Massage Therapy

Susan Karlsley
14107 E Exposition Ave.
Aurora, CO 80012
303.366.4325

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0242

Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster campus – Name Formerly – Utah College of Massage Therapy

Dawnette Cabaluna
8991 Harlan St., STE B
Westminster, CO 80031
303.426.5621

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0230

Desert Institute Of Healing Arts

Name changed - See Cortiva Institute - Tucson

Discoverypoint School of Massage

Lisa Nelson, Pat Archer, and Julie Darrah
420 E Pike
Seattle, WA 98122
206.552.6523

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Program
Program Hours: 840
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0258

Dogwood Clinic Apprenticeship Program

423 West third Avenue, Suite B
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509.764.9018

Board Approved Program Name: Dogwood Clinic Apprenticeship Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 - 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): August 1, 2004 – November 28, 2007
Program Approval Number: 0138

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East-West College

Erika Baern, Director of Education
525 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
4531 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215
503.233.6500

Program Hours: 600, 801, and 1,002 hours
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): November 2005 (Oregon St. Campus) & 1989 – November 2005 (Belmont Campus)
Program Approval Number: 0148

East-West College of the Healing Arts

Erika Baern, Director of Education
525 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
503.233.6500

Board Approved Program Name: 800 Hour Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 - 15 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0261

Elk Run Equestrian Center

Pamela Connolly
45004 SE 161st Pl
North Bend, WA 98045
206.854.7122

Board Approved Program Name: Horse Medicine Equine Massage Apprenticeship Program
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0280

Everest College

Tim Allen, Campus President
2156 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
360.254.3282

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Spa Specialist
Program Hours: 960
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0286

Everest College – Name Formerly Bryman of Port Orchard

Janet O'Connell, President
155 Washington Ave., STE 200
Bremerton, WA 98337
360.473.1120

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004
Program Approval Number: 0252

Everest College – Name Formerly Ashmead College of Fife

Lorine Hill, Director of Administration
5005 Pacific Hwy E #20
Fife, WA 98424
253.926.1435

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991
Program Approval Number: 0065

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing and Aromatherapy and Spa Specialist
Program Hours: 960
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991
Program Approval Number: 0065

Everest College – Name Formerly Ashmead College - Seattle

Meredyth Given
2111 N Northgate Way, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98133
206.440.3090

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0152

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Spa Specialist
Program Hours: 960
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0152

Everest College

Michelle O'Neil
981 Powell Avenue Suite 200
Renton, WA 98055
425.255.3281

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008 - 2011
Program Approval Number: 0225

Everest College - Vancouver

Brad Kuchenreuther, Campus President
120 NE 136th Ave., Suites 130
Vancouver, WA 98684
360-254-3282

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 780
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0153

Everest College - Vancouver – Name formerly – Ashmead College

Brad Kuchenreuther, Campus President
120 NE 136th Ave., Suite 130
Vancouver, WA 98684
360-254-3282

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999
Program Approval Number: 0153

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999
Program Approval Number: 0153

Everest Institute – Name formerly – Ashmead College

Steve Adams, Campus President
9600 SW Oak Street, Suite 400
Tigard, OR 97223
503.892.8100

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program Spa Specialist
Program Hours: 980
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0154

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program Massage
Program Hours: 805
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0287

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College

Frank Trieu, Director of Financial Aid
802 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite A
Everett, WA 98208
425.423.9186

Board Approved Program Name: Therapeutic Massage
Program Hours: 900
Length of Program: 8.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005 – March 1, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0159

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 650
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 – March 1, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0159

Board Approved Program Name: Therapeutic Massage
Program Hours: 900
Length of Program: approximately 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): June 1, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0232

Evergreen Center for the Healing Arts

Ellen M. O'Ross
1815 D Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
360.750.7272

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 520
Length of Program: 8.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000 – September 2010
Program Approval Number: 0104

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Finger Lakes School of Massage

Amy C. Whitney, Co-Director
1251 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
607.272.9024

Board Approved Program Name: Therapeutic Massage and Hydrotherapy
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 6 months full-time, 17 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0133

Florida School of Massage

Dar Mikula, Assistant Director
6421 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
352.378.7891

Board Approved Program Name: Massage and Hydotherapy Program
Program Hours: 705
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001
Program Approval Number: 0105

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Gabriel Institute

Ted Corvette
22515 100th Pl SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
206.463.1227

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1997 - 2000
Program Approval Number: 0063

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Hands-On Medical Massage School

Carola Janiak
2015 Park Ave Suite 7
Redlands CA 92373
909.793.4263

Board Approved Program Name: Medical Massage Therapist Certificate Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008-2011
Program Approval Number: 0279

Hawaii Healing Arts College

Kailua Medical Arts Bldg
407 Uluniu St
Kailua, HI 96734

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 months (days) or 10 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0136

Hawaiian Islands School Of Body Therapeutics

Peter Wind, Principal
PO Box 390188
Kailua-Kona, HI 96739
808.322.0048

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0044

Hawaiian Islands School Of Body Therapy and Wellness Center

Susan Anderson
PO Box 300
Captain Cook, HI 96704
808.323.3800

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0119

Healing Hands School of Holistic Health

Paula Curtis, Director
11064 Pala Loma Dr
Valley Center, CA 92082
760.746.9364

Board Approved Program Name: Holistic Health Practitioner
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12 - 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0128

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 500
Length of Program: 6 - 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0128

Health Enrichment Center, Inc

Sandy Fritz, Director
1820 North Lapeer Road
Lapeer, MI 48446-7771
313.667.9453

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1990 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0018

Health Works Institute

Ruth A. Marion, Owner
111 S. Grand Annex 3
Bozeman, MT 95715
406.582.1555

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 690
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): August 2004
Program Approval Number: 0130

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 720
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): August 2004
Program Approval Number: 0130

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 780
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): August 2004 - 2010
Program Approval Number: 0130

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 870
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): August 2004 - 2010
Program Approval Number: 0130

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Program
Program Hours: 900
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0130

Heartwood Institute

Phyllis Montgomery, Director of Education
220 Harmony Lane
Garberville, CA 95442-9461
707.923.5000

Board Approved Program Name: Holistic Health Practitioner
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0019

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 570
Length of Program: up to 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0019

Board Approved Program Name: Advanced Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1991 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0019

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 780
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2004 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0019

High-Tech Institute

Gordon Kent, Campus President
9738 Lincoln Village Dr
Sacramento, CA 95827
916.929.9700

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 820
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0165

High-Tech Institute - Kansas City

Erin Cunningham, Campus President
9001 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
816.444.4300

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0208

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 1,310
Length of Program: 18.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0208

High-Tech Institute - Las Vegas

William Hale, Campus President
2320 South Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702.385.6700

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 820
Length of Program: 11.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0257

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 1,310
Length of Program: 18.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0257

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Inland Massage Institute

Patricia McNulty, Director
775 E Holland Ave Suite 110
Spokane, WA 99218
509.465.3033

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 730
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988 - 2011
Program Approval Number: 0020

Inland Massage Institute

Patricia McNulty, Director
775 E Holland Ave Suite 110
Spokane, WA 99218
509.465.3033

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 900
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0020

Institute of Structural Medicine, The

Donna F. Bejalis, Director
103 Ross Road
Twisp, WA 98856
206.784.8504

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001
Program Approval Number: 0110

The Institute for Therapeutic Massage

Valerie Donahue, Director
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
973.839.4090

Board Approved Program Name: Massage & Bodywork Program
Program Hours: 620
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0285

Institute Of Therapeutic Studies

Brooke J. Bennett
3401 West Sunflower, Suite 125
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714.556.7730

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0045

International Professional School Of Bodywork

Barbara Clark, Director
1366 Hornblend Street
San Diego, CA 92109
858.272.4142

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0175

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  Lake Washington Institute of Technology – Name changed from - Lake Washington Technical College

Dr. Shirley Metcalf
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8317

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Certificate
Program Hours: 858
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0246

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Certificate
Program Hours: 1,012
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0246

Lake Washington Technical College – Name changed - See Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Dr. Shirley Metcalf
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
425.739.8317

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Certificate
Program Hours: 858
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0246

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Certificate
Program Hours: 1,012
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0246

Lakeside School of Massage Therapy

Carole Ostendorf, PhD
1726 N 1st STE 100
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414.372.4345
or
6121 Odana Rd
Madison, WI 53719

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 26 or 52 weeks
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003 – March 1, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0169

Lower Valley School of Massage

Bethany (Sunee) Conklin, Owner
PO Box 34
211 Euclid Rd
Grandview, WA 98930
509.882.7888

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0174

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Massage Connection School of Natural Healing

Gina Meek, Director of Education
15 Oregon Ave Suite 401 & 408
Tacoma, WA 98409
253.444.3381

Board Approved Program Name: Education of Massage Therapy and Science of the Body
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 8 or 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2007
Program Approval Number: 0202

Massage Therapy Training Institute

Donald M. Farquharson, ED
9140 Ward Parkway STE 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
816.523.9140

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapist Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 10 or 18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 – December 31, 2009
Program Approval Number: 0167

Maui Academy of Healing Arts School of Massage

John Sanderson, President
310 Ohukai, Suite 318
Kihei, HI 96753
808.879.4266

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0144

Maui School of Therapeutic Massage

James Hackett, Director
PO Box 1891
Makawao, HI 96768
808.572.1888

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Licensing Program
Program Hours: 600 - 650
Length of Program: 7 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0102

Maui School of Therapeutic Massage

James Hackett, Director
PO Box 1891
Makawao, HI 96768
808.572.1888

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Licensing Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 7 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0102

Milan Institute

Sharlene Bogan, Director
6500 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia CA 93277
559.684.3900

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 740
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0290

Milan Institute

Sharlene Bogan, Director
6500 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia CA 93277
559.684.3900

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): December 2009
Program Approval Number: 0290

Milan Institute

Sharlene Bogan, Director
8590 West Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
208.322.8207

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008 – February 1, 2011
Program Approval Number: 0226

Milan Institute

Sharlene Bogan, Director
8590 West Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704
208.322.8207

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 740
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0226

Milan Institute

Gary Yasuda, President
731 W Shaw Ave
Clovis, CA 93612
559.323.2800

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0293

Montana School of Massage

Joe Beatty, Director
800 Kennsington Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
406.549.9244

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Training Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0158

Moscow School Of Massage

Lisa O'Leary and Jan Roberts, Co-Directors
South 600 Main Street
Moscow, ID 83843
208.882.7867

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Training Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0023

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Career Training
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 9 months (days) or 12 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0023

Mueller College Of Holistic Studies

Judy Dean, Director
4607 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116
800.245.1976

Board Approved Program Name: Western Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 532
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0115

Board Approved Program Name: Asian Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 562
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0115

Board Approved Program Name: Holistic Health Practitioner Integrated
Program Hours: 1,000
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0115

Myotherapy Institute Of Utah

Susan C. Taylor, Director
1174 E 2700 S
Greystone PL Ste 19
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801.484.7624

Board Approved Program Name: Basic Core Program
Program Hours: 780
Length of Program: 7.5 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1993
Program Approval Number: 0282

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National Academy of Massage Therapy and Healing Sciences

Janet Leidy, Executive Director
PO Box 1470
1744 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443
215.412.4121

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0146

National Holistic Institute

Philip Ayala, School Director
5900 Hollis Street, Suite J
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.547.6442

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 - 2000
Program Approval Number: 0073

National University of Health Sciences

Dr. James Winterstein, Dean
200 East Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
630.629.2000

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 690
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): December 21, 2003
Program Approval Number: 0147

Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas campus

Germaine Huelsman, Campus Director
2381 E Windmill Lane STE 12
Las Vegas, NV 89123
702.456.4325

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0221

New Center for Wholistic Health

Steven Schenkman, President
6801 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791-4413
516.364.0808

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy and Health Education
Program Hours: 720
Length of Program: 12 months (evenings/weekends, 16 hours/week or 10 months (days, 20 hours/week)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0057

New Horizon School of Massage

Laura Stjern Hansen
290 Torbett
Richland, WA 99354
509.302.7747

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Training
Program Hours: 608
Length of Program: 6 months (days) or 8 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008-2011
Program Approval Number: 0255

New Horizon School of Massage

Laura Stjern Hansen
290 Torbett
Richland, WA 99354
509.302.7747

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 864
Length of Program: 9 monthsMassage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0255

New Mexico Academy Of Healing Arts

Lorin Parisch, Director
501 Franklin Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.982.6271

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995
Program Approval Number: 0166

New Mexico School Of Natural Therapeutics

Robert Stevens, Director
202 Morningside SE
Albuquerque NM, 87108
505.268.6870

Board Approved Program Name: Natural Therapeutic Specialist/Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 800
Length of Program: 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989
Program Approval Number: 0060

New Perspectives Institute & Northwest Hellerwork

John St. John, Director
3210 NE 167th St
Lake Foresst Park,WA 98155
206.368.8145

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1993 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0028

Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts

Sean Miller, Director
2707 California Avenue SW, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98116
206.932.5950

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy and Bodywork Licensing Program
Program Hours: 859.75
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0248

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy and Bodywork Licensing Program
Program Hours: 644
Length of Program: 7 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0272

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy and Bodywork Licensing Program
Program Hours: 574
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0298

Northwest Academy of Healing Arts

Jack Weaver, Director
6659 Kimball Dr #307
Gig Harbor WA 98335
800.929.9441

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 520
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0259

Northwest Academy of Healing Arts

Jack Weaver, Director
2601 East D ST, Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98421
800.929.9441

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995
Program Approval Number: 0046

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Dr. Dale Healey, Dean
2501 W 84th ST
Bloomington, MN 55431
952.888.4777

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 780
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2007 - 2010
Program Approval Number: 0218

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Dr. Dale Healey, Dean
2501 W 84th ST
Bloomington, MN 55431
952.888.4777

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 907.5
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0218

Northwest Noetic School Of Massage and Education Center

Nancy Lee, Director
PO Box 8487
Spokane, WA 99203
509.835.4000

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Licensing Program
Program Hours: 924
Length of Program: 14 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001
Program Approval Number: 0117

Northwest School Of Massage - Eastside

Kelly D. Anissipour, LMP, Director
13033 NE 70th PL #4
Kirkland, WA 98033
866.713.1212

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 519
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003
Program Approval Number: 0168

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Oregon School Of Massage

Ray Siderius, Director
9500 Southwest Barbur #100
Portland, OR 97219
503.244.3420

Board Approved Program Name: 555 Hour Massage Program
Program Hours: 555
Length of Program: 15 - 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2007
Program Approval Number: 0029

Oregon School of Massage - Salem campus

Jill Stanard, Director of Education
2111 Front St NE Suite 3-101
Salem, OR 97301-3605
800.844.3420

Board Approved Program Name: 555 Hour Massage Program
Program Hours: 555
Length of Program: 15 - 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2000
Program Approval Number: 0112

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Pain-Free Solutions Massage Therapy Apprenticeship Program

Steven Tolzmann, LMP
2735 California Ave SW Ste 1A
Seattle, WA 98116
206.937.3098

Board Approved Program Name: Pain-Free Solutions Professional Massage Therapy Apprenticeship Program
Program Hours: 504
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006
Program Approval Number: 0151

Peninsula College Massage Therapy Program

Aleilah P. Lawson, Professional - Technical Education Services
Massage Therapy Program
1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Box 43
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360.417.6569

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program at Peninsula College
Program Hours: 816
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996
Program Approval Number: 0064

Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy

994 C Old Eagle School Rd Suite 1005
Wayne PA 19087
610.265.7939

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1994 – 2004
Program Approval Number: 0228

Port Townsend School of Massage

Susan M. Sherman
1071 Landes Ct.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360.379.4066

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program for Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 525
Length of Program: 14 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995
Program Approval Number: 0061

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Licensing Program for Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995
Program Approval Number: 0061

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Rainier Massage Academy

Quan P. Le, MD
3000 4069 Rainier Ave S #A
Seattle, WA 98056-4195
206.721.2402

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Training Program
Program Hours: 500
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0271

Renton Technical College

Massage Program
3000 Northeast Fourth Street
Renton, WA 98056-4195
425.235.2451

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Practitioner Program
Program Hours: 1,092
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1995
Program Approval Number: 0031

Rolf Institute, The

Jim Jones, Director of Education
5055 Chaparral Ct. Suite 103
Boulder, CO 80301
303.449.5903

Board Approved Program Name: Rolf Certification
Program Hours: 731
Length of Program: 12-18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992
Program Approval Number: 0209

Board Approved Program Name: Rolf Certification
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 12-18 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992
Program Approval Number: 0209

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Sage Academy of Massage and Bodyworks

Ann E. Treischel, LMP
3904 Lakeshore Dr
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509.674.2302

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Licensing Program
Program Hours: 590
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0210

Sakie Academy of Massage and Bodyworks

Ann Treischel
3904 Lakeshore Dr
Moses Lake WA 98337
509.674.2302

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Licensing Program
Program Hours: 590
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0210

Sakie International - Yakima College of Massage & Bodywork

Sakie Heredia
1731 S 1st ST
Yakima, WA 98901
509.457.2773

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1999 – April 22, 2002
Program Approval Number: 0071

Sakie International KBS Massage Therapy Institute

Maria E. Chavez, Director
913 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima WA 98902
509.573.9999

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2006 - 2009
Program Approval Number: 0173

Santa Fe School of Massage – Name formerly - Scherer Institute of Natural Healing

Lonnie Howard, Director
PO Box 5737
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5737
505.982.8398

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certification
Program Hours: 700
Length of Program: 6 months full-time or 11 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989
Program Approval Number: 0033

Scherer Institute Of Natural Healing – Name changed to Santa Fe School of Massage

Lonnie Howard, Director
PO Box 5737
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5737
505.982.8398

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certification
Program Hours: 700
Length of Program: 6 months full-time or 11 months part-time
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989
Program Approval Number: 0033

School of Good Medicine

Esther DeRusha, Director
404 E First STE C
Whitefish, MT 59937
406.862.3606

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0101

School of Therapeutic Touch & Bodywork

Christine Heimbigner
1601 North Wenatchee Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509.663.8990

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 - 2008
Program Approval Number: 0116

School of Therapeutic Touch and Bodywork

Rick Fesler
1737 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee WA 98801
509.663.8990

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0274

Soma Institute Of Neuromuscular Integration

Karen Boleski, Director
730 Gravity Way
Buckley, WA 98321
360.829.1025

Board Approved Program Name: Foundation Program
Program Hours: 231
Length of Program: 3 or 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992
Program Approval Number: 0037

Board Approved Program Name: Soma Neuromuscular Integration Training
Program Hours: 490
Length of Program: 3 or 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992
Program Approval Number: 0037

Board Approved Program Name: Advanced Intensive
Program Hours: 100
Length of Program: 12 days
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992
Program Approval Number: 0037

South Dakota School Of Massage Therapy

Robin Jensen, School Director
PO Box 96
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
605.334.4422

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1992 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0052

South West School Of Massage

Jill Clark, Director
PO Box 4111
1480 East 2nd Ave STE 5,7
Durango, CO 81301
970.259.6965

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – April 5, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0100

Spa Luna Holistic School for Esthetician and Massage

Samana Benedetti, Owner
810 Haiku Rd Suite 209
Haiku, HI 96708
808.575.2440

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): October 2007 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0277

Spectrum Center School Of Massage

Julie Gross, Owner
12506 18th Street, NE, Suite 1
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
PO Box 907
Lake Stevens, WA 98258-0907
425.334.5409

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Training
Program Hours: 740
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0038

Spokane Community College

Dr. Joseph Dunlap, President
1810 N. Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217
509.533.8698

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 1,012
Length of Program: 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0251

Stanger Apprenticeship Program

Billie Stanger
3802 10th Southeast
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
509.884.2516

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1996 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 1003

Still Waters Massage Institute

Jennifer Sewell
1800 Bickford Ave Suite 202
Snohomish WA 98290
425.308.1030

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 691
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2010
Program Approval Number: 0245

Suncoast Center for Natural Health

Donna Anahata, Director
4910 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
813.287.1099 and 813.287.1050

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1994 - 1998
Program Approval Number: 0040

Swedish Institute

Naomi R. Rhoads, Chair, Shiatsu Department
226 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.924.5900

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1989 – December 31, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0125

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Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts

Alan Jordan, Director
7010 Lee Highway STE 712
Chattanooga, TN 37421-1774
423.892.9882

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – April 5, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0126

The Institute for Therapeutic Massage

Valerie Donahue, Director
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
973.839.4090

Board Approved Program Name: Massage & Bodywork Program
Program Hours: 620
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0237

The New School for Massage, Bodywork, and Healing

Emmanuel Bistas, Owner
800 North Wells Street Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60610
312.654.0900

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 600
Length of Program: 7 or 11 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): October 22, 2007 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0212

Therapeutic Connections School of Massage

505 East 24th Avenue Spokane, WA 99203
509.230.2307
Fax 509.624.1036

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapist
Program Hours: 560
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2007
Program Approval Number: 0229

Tri-City School Of Massage

Patty Kruschke, Director
26 East Third Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
509.586.6434

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy
Program Hours: 573
Length of Program: 7.5 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 1988
Program Approval Number: 0042

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United States Alternative College

Kim Sun Nam
2525 North Grand Avenue Suite J
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714.771.4400

Board Approved Program Name: Accupressure Therapist II
Program Hours: 500
Length of Program: 6 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0262

Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute, Inc.

Richard
3410 Aztec Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505.888.0020

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001 – February 11, 2005
Program Approval Number: 0238

University of Alaska Anchorage Massage Therapy Program

Cindy Zimmerman
3400 Spenard Rd STE 102
Anchorage, AK 99503
907.272.4742

Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2003 - 2006
Program Approval Number: 0129

University of Western States– Name formerly – Western States Chiropractic College

Joseph E. Brimhall, D.C., President
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
503.251.5723

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 726
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): April 29, 2006 - December, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0231

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 750
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): July 1, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0231

University of Western States– Name formerly – Western States Chiropractic College

Joseph E. Brimhall, D.C., President
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
503.251.5723

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 768
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0231

Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City campus

Tameron Powell, Campus Director
25 S 300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801.521.3330

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0141

Utah College of Massage Therapy-Lindon campus

Cassandra Cronin
135 S State St., STE 12
Lindon, UT 84042
801.796.0300

Board Approved Program Name: Professional Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 815.5
Length of Program: 7 months (days) or 9 months (evenings)
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2005
Program Approval Number: 0204

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Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology – Massage Program

Victoria Kile
23 NW 1st Ave
Kennewick WA 99336
509.586.9979

Board Approved Program Name: Massage
Program Hours: 945
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0234

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Wellness Education Center

Dylan I. Patterson
922 S Cowley Ste #1
Spokane, WA 98202
509.280.0839

Board Approved Program Name: Wellness Education Center for Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 608
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2009
Program Approval Number: 0219

Wellness Education Center Apprenticeship Program

Dylan Patterson
W. 3511 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 98224-1820
509.280.0839

Board Approved Program Name: Wellness Education Center for Massage Therapy Program
Program Hours: 608
Length of Program: 9 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2001
Program Approval Number: 0106

Western States Chiropractic College - Name changed - See University of Western States

Joseph E. Brimhall, D.C., President
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
503.251.5723

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 726
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): April 29, 2006
Program Approval Number: 0231

Western States Chiropractic College - Name changed - See University of Western States

Joseph E. Brimhall, D.C., President
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
503.251.5723

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Therapy Certificate Program
Program Hours: 768
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2011
Program Approval Number: 0231

Whatcom Community College

Linda Maier, Director
237 Kellogg Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.676.2170

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner Program
Program Hours: 979 -1,045
Length of Program: 12 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2002 – December 31, 2010
Program Approval Number: 0109

Whatcom Community College

Kathi Hiyane-Brown, President
237 Kellogg Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.383.3000

Board Approved Program Name: Associate in Science Massage Practitioner
Program Hours: 1,254
Length of Program: 24 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0288

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Practitioner
Program Hours: 858
Length of Program: 8 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): 2008
Program Approval Number: 0233

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Yakima Valley Body Therapies Institute

Jennifer Thayer, Owner
312 W. Washington Ave
Union Gap, WA 98903
509.575.5574

Board Approved Program Name: Massage Certification Program
Program Hours: 650
Length of Program: 10 months
Massage Program Board Approval Date(s): October 22, 2007
Program Approval Number: 0281

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