Turn Your Passion into a Rewarding Career in Clinical Massage Therapy or Health & Wellness Coaching

Soma students train hands-on in Clinical Massage Therapy

Focused instruction. Hands-on training. Practical experience.

If you’re a compassionate person interested in helping others and living a life that aligns with your values and aspirations, consider a career in Clinical Massage Therapy or Health and Wellness Coaching.

A growing number of people are embracing a preventative approach to health. Opportunities in these fields are projected to grow as more people seek services like Massage Therapy and Health & Wellness Coaching to maintain active, healthy lives.

Our Programs

Clinical Massage Therapy

11-Month (Day) / 15-Month (Evening/Sat) Diploma
As a Clinical Massage Therapist, you’re in the unique position of being able to use natural methods to help people treat painful ailments, rehabilitate injuries, relax overworked muscles, reduce stress, and promote overall health.

Health & Wellness Coaching

15-Week Certificate Program
Health and Wellness Coaches help clients to establish goals, maintain motivation, remain accountable and focus on their successes as they change and manage their lifestyle to embody health and wellness.

The Soma Advantage

• Soma is the only school in the US that offers a Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma.
• 82.2% Placement Rate (as reported in 2015 to the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Soma, however cannot guarantee placement.) Our Career Placement team works with you to build your resume. Soma grads are in demand with employers. All Soma grads have access to our online job board.
• Soma is a nationally accredited school.
• Financial aid is available for the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma program for those who qualify.
• Our Massage Therapy programs are treatment and rehabilitation oriented – “massage with a purpose” – preparing grads to do a lot more than traditional Massage Therapists.

Want to hire a Soma Grad?

“Soma has an outstanding background with their clinical massage. I know every student that graduates from Soma has had a great education and has great experience in the industry.”

Rendy Nelson, Fairmont Chicago MySpa