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To Contact Us:
Mountain State School Of Massage 601 50th Street Charleston,
WV 25304
Phone: (304) 926-8822 Fax: (304) 926-8837
Email:
admissions@mtnstmassage.com
faid@mtstmassage.com
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History and Philosophy
As the first established massage therapy school in West Virginia, Mountain State
School of Massage (MSSM) was founded in 1995, graduating two Massage Therapist
Day Program classes annually since inception. The Weekend Program was instituted
in 1998, with new classes beginning once a year. The Night Program was
instituted in 2005, with new classes beginning once a year.
The Mountain State School of Massage philosophy is to provide quality programs
that are thorough in concept, executed by a competent and dedicated faculty and
customized to serve those seeking the knowledge and skills required to obtain
employment in the filed of massage therapy. MSSM strives to provide a supportive
environment which facilitates individual instruction, development of
professional skills, personal health, inner peace and harmony.
Message From the Director
Accreditation
Mountain State School of Massage is accredited by the Commission On Massage
Therapy Accreditation (COMTA, http://www.comta.org), an independent accrediting
body solely for the massage therapy profession in the United States. Mountain
State School of Massage’s Massage Therapist Programs are the most long-standing
COMTA-accredited massage therapy training programs in West Virginia.
Certification
Mountain State School of Massage is permitted by the West Virginia Higher
Education Policy Commission to operate as a post secondary school providing
education for individuals pursuing massage therapy as a career. The school is
also approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider.
Location and Facilities
Located at 601 50th Street S.E., Charleston, West Virginia, MSSM’s facilities
occupy over 5,000 square feet, providing an academic learning center that
includes practicum and exercise areas, student clinic treatment rooms, a
library, offices and instructor-student meeting rooms, a dining area, and a
massage supplies and Wellness Store.
Charleston, West Virginia's capitol city, is rich in history and culture
offering many outstanding prospects for its citizens and visitors including:
Kanawha State Forest, the West Virginia Symphony, Public Radio’s Mountain Stage,
the Charleston Ballet, the Light Opera Guild, the Jazz Society, the West
Virginia State Capitol and Cultural Center, the Clay Center for the Arts and
Sciences, and many other educational and entertainment opportunities. For more
detailed information about what’s happening in Charleston and West Virginia,
visit http://www.westvirginia.com, or call (304) 345-5555. There are also
several beautiful golf courses, public swimming pools, tennis courts, boating
activities, public parks, Charleston's own Class A baseball team, and historic
sights to enjoy. Bookstores, art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants and
cafes line the landscaped streets in Charleston's historic downtown.
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