MMI is a full-time 1200 hr medical massage program based in Durham, NC slated to open January 2026. We accept a max class size of 10 students to keep learning intimate and highly individualized. Classes take place 24 hrs/wk over a full calendar year.

Curriculum Overview

The Sciences - 300 hrs:
Anatomy & Physiology
Kinesiology
Pathology
Somatics
Medical Terminology

Modalities - 550 hrs:
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Chair Massage
Stretching
PNF
Thai
Hot Stone
Prenatal
Oncology
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Myofascial Release
Trigger Point
Scar Tissue Mobilization
Intraoral TMJD
Reflexology
Cupping

Professional Development - 100 hrs:
Ethics
Business Practices
NC Massage Law

MBLEx Prep - 50 hrs:
Testing Strategies
Practice Exams

Student Clinic - 200 hrs:
Supervised massage on real clients