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The Institute for Therapeutic Massage, also known as ITM, was established in 1994 by Lisa Helbig, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) and has multiple programs which include: Massage & Bodywork, Eastern Bodywork & Shiatsu, Oncology Massage Certification Program, and Massage Therapy & Personal Training. ITM has 6 school locations in New Jer sey, 4 Hospital Affiliations, and offers:

  • Title IV Financial Aid
  • Full & Part Time Programs
  • Day & Evening Classes
  • Over 35 Continuing Education Classes
  • Low Student : Teacher Ratios

ITM is a great place to begin a new career in the health & wellness industry, add a source of additional income, or expand upon the skill set that you already have. We have students ranging from 18-70, employed full time to recently retired, corporate executives to mothers returning to the work force. Whether you are at the beginning of your school / career search, or know exactly what it is that you want to do and where to go, we would love to speak with you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

School Accreditations

  • Affiliated With University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Morristown Memorial Hospital – Atlantic Mind Body Center, St. Barnabas – Community Medical Center, Holy Name Hospital – Cancer Center.
  • Accredited By COMTA, Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, is the only specialized accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education with a primary focus on massage education.
  • Approved By NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, an independent, private, nonprofit organization formed to set high standards of ethical & professional practice through a recognized, credible credentialing program) as a Continuing Education (CE) provider.
  • The New Jersey Department of Education & Labor (Workforce & Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
  • The NJ & US Department of Education (DOE), The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.

Member of ABMP, IMMSA, AMTA Council of Schools.

Campuses

  • Haskell / Wanaque, NJ – 1069 Ringwood Avenue, Ste 315, Haskell, NJ 07420
  • Morristown, New Jersey – Atlantic Mind Body Center in the Rehabilitation Institute, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 95 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07962
  • Newark, NJ (NEC) – Newark Extended Care (NEC) Campus, 65 Jay Street, Newark, NJ 07103
  • Newark, NJ (UMDNJ) – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), 150 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103
  • Red Bank, New Jersey – 213 (State) Route 35, Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Toms River, New Jersey – Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Programs Available at Institute for Therapeutic Massage:

Massage & Bodywork Program

Prepares you to become a multi-faceted massage therapist trained in Swedish, Medical Massage, and several allied Health & Wellness modalities, including sports, reflexology, aromatherapy, chair massage and more. Day and night time class schedules are available to provide the greatest amount of flexibility. Not only meets the requirements of New Jersey’s certification standards, it also provides the knowledge needed to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCE) and the MBLEx Exam.



Oncology Massage Certification Program

This program was developed to accommodate the growing need for qualified health & wellness professionals trained to not only become a massage therapist, but also perform medical massage on patients who currently have, or are a survivor of cancer. It is the first COMTA accredited program of its kind in the U.S., meets the requirements of New Jersey’s certification standards, and provides students with the knowledge needed to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.



The Eastern Bodywork Program

For those interested in pursuing their New York license we offer the 650 hour Eastern Bodywork Program. It is also ideal for those looking to acquire the additional hours required to sit for various out-of-state licensing boards and become a practitioner both domestically and abroad. The program encompasses Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, Cupping and Gua Sha (a scraping technique). It is intended for students looking to advance their skills in deep tissue techniques and challenge them. Students will learn to work from the floor on mats utilizing applications of fingers, knuckles and elbow pressure as well as incorporating Chinese Medicine assessments for clients.