Arkansas School of Massage started in 2013, offering Fort Smith and surrounding areas an affordable massage therapy training program. With small class sizes, ease of access, and a staff fully dedicated to helping you with any concerns, ASM is a wonderful choice to help start your massage career. Our 500 hour program will give you a strong foundation to build your massage therapy career upon.
You will learn everything from anatomy and physiology to basic business management skills and ethics. You will also learn about the massage therapy laws, rules and regulations with an understanding of how the profession is governed. For the past four years, our students have achieved a 91% first time pass rate on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (or MBLEx), a nationally recognized exam.
You will learn everything from anatomy and physiology to basic business management skills and ethics. You will also learn about the massage therapy laws, rules and regulations with an understanding of how the profession is governed. For the past four years, our students have achieved a 91% first time pass rate on the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (or MBLEx), a nationally recognized exam.
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Massage therapy is defined by the Arkansas Department of Health as "the treatment of soft tissues, which may include skin, fascia, and muscles and their dysfunctions for therapeutic purposes of establishing and maintaining good physical condition, comfort, and relief of pain." A multitude of opportunities exist in massage therapy.
This course provides a foundation for the theory and practice of therapeutic massage. Students will gain skills and knowledge in the history of massage, benefits of massage, self-care, research literacy, body mechanics, treatment planning, and massage for special populations.
Students will also gain practical experience in techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy (trigger point), sports massage, chair massage, and prenatal massage.A&P provides an introduction to the structure and function of body systems with emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems.
Students will also gain practical experience in techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy (trigger point), sports massage, chair massage, and prenatal massage.A&P provides an introduction to the structure and function of body systems with emphasis on the muscular and skeletal systems.
Arkansas School of Massage is proud to offer a complete education at a price point half as much as other schools in the area! Affordable tuition and small class sizes allow us to help you become the best massage therapist you can be! Our tuition price is broken down here. ASM offers in-house, interest free financing with no credit check.
Massage therapists in Arkansas are required to take 18 hours of continuing education for license renewal every two years. ASM hosts some great classes to help meet this requirement. ASM will be following the current Arkansas Department of Health's directive for in person education. To register for a CE class without paying in full, a minimum $50 deposit is required.
This block includes two classes, Introduction to Reflexology (6 hours), and Egyptian Method Encyclopedia of Reflexology: A Working Professional's Text (12 Hours), for a total of 18 hours. Introduction to Reflexology is just that, introduction to reflexology. This class includes an informational book and lots of hands on training.
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Crystal Triplett
May 20, 2021
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Winnie Asher
Jul 01, 2020
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I have to say how wonderful Ms. Dena and Ms. Francis are. My daughter, Emerald Asher- LMT sent me to this school… to be a body for these 2 ladies to teach their students. The bonus for me was 2 hours of massage. I got to witness their professionalism as they were training new LMTs. If you are looking for a rewarding career, contact them for more informAtion.
Brenda Scoggins
Jun 09, 2019
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Ale Silva
Jan 27, 2019
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I graduate in 2017 and just pass my MBLEx exam this is a really good school with the best instructor in the world they won’t let you fail never (Dena and Frances) they really care about you dream of been a profesional massage therapist! They are a very good people and is a good environment for relaxing I highly recommend!!!! ❤️🙌🏻
Liz Spalding
Nov 14, 2018
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Kayleigh Boblett
Nov 04, 2018
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Mary Arthur
Sep 29, 2018
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I really enjoyed my experience with Arkansas School of Massage. They provided everything starting with hands on instruction and experience to clinicals and the chance to interact with clients before and after sessions. It prepared us for jobs after graduation. Also they covered in-depth anatomy and physiology, ethics and business instruction in addition to massage techniques. Bonus: Dena is a Thai practitioner and introduced us to Thai massage! Other modalities taught include hot stones, myofascial release, use of aromatherapy, etc. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a welcoming
Jessica Fender
May 30, 2018
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Kayla High
Apr 23, 2018
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Sherri Cude
Jan 04, 2018
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Elizabeth Hadley
Nov 01, 2017
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The best decision that I have made, to date, was to go to the Arkansas School of Massage. The instructors were and are amazing all around! It was a very welcoming, learning environment and I fell in love with massage more than i knew was even possible! I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to better their future.
Jennifer Burgin
Jun 23, 2017
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Megan Holmes
Jun 14, 2017
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I owe so much to ASM! I was looking for a massage school to attend following a move, when I had the opportunity for a career change. Best choice I ever made was attending ASM. Through this school, my professional knowledge and business has thrived. I've met a lot of great therapists and made some wonderful friends because of ASM, and not a lot of people can say that about their job training program!
Melodye Stickley
Jun 09, 2017
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Shawna Bowen
May 28, 2017
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Best school in Arkansas hands down! The instructors are dedicated and knowledgeable. You get a ton of hands on experience. They work with you of you are unsure what to do about specific issues. This place made me fall in love with massage therapy. Not a lot of people can say they love what they do 24/7 but I can and it's all thanks to Arkansas School of Massage!!!
