Massage Therapy / Personal Training Programs in Los Angeles

Southern California Health Institute, San Fernando Valley:
Situated in North Hollywood in the east San Fernando Valley area, Southern California Health Institute (SOCHi) provides exceptional education and Certification in the fields of massage therapy, health and wellness, manual therapy, and personal fitness training.

Advanced Professional Massage Therapy Certificate Program:
- Duration: 37 weeks. Full-time course

This program provides the student with training in massage therapy with an integrated approach to health and wellness.

The course also enhances the participant's skill set by offering study in massage theory and application. Modules include:

- Anatomy
- Business principles
- CPR and first aid certification
- Eastern massage
- Hygiene
- Lymph drainage
- Medical massage therapy
- Myofascial release
- Pathology
- Physiology & kinesiology
- Professional ethics
- Russian sports massage
- Spa treatment modalities
- Specialized massage
- Trigger point therapy


Personal Fitness Trainer / Health & Wellness Professional Certificate Program:
- Duration: 45 weeks. Full-time course

This course prepares the student for an entry level career as a personal fitness trainer. Modules include:

- Anatomy and Physiology
- Client assessment and fitness program design
- Corrective exercise
- Exercise physiology
- Exercise psychology
- First aid and CPR
- Kinesiology of human movement
- Leadership skills
- Principles of weight management
- Professional development
- Sports-specific training


Continuing Education Massage Workshops & Seminars:
- Chair Massage
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Thai Massage
- Sports Massage
- Shiatsu Massage
- Pregnancy Massage


Student Reviews:
"Amazing place to gain the skills and knowledge I was looking for to succeed as a professional massage therapist. They really changed my life and what I believed I could accomplish on my own."
Jae

"I worked full time while attending Sochi, and I wouldn't trade anything for the time I spent there. I am in a new state, preparing (with the help of my Sochi ex classmates) for the MBLEX. and I feel very ready to start my journey as an Massage Therapist because I know the school I attended is one of the best, if not the best out there."
Astrid