Massage Therapy Journal Summer 2026

EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE! Medical Massage Practitioner™

5 REASONS TO GET TRAINED 1 Medical Massage Practitioners™ are the most highly compensated in the industry. 2 The number of hospitals offering massage increased by 1/3 in just two years. Source: American Hospital Association 3 Your largest competitors (franchises and day spas) generally do not participate in Medical Massage. 4 Medical Massage Practitioners™ are not limited to working in a doctor's office or hospital, but can practice in their own office or even a home based outcall practice. 5 Helping their clients get well with physician prescribed massage therapy is a source of tremendous personal satisfaction for LMTs. Medical Massage Practitioners™ have the knowledge and ability to work with physicians in an integrated health care partnership. Learn how in a comprehensive program taught in cities across America, in Costa Rica, and even on a luxury cruise ship!

2026 SCHEDULE

“I felt the Medical Massage Practitioner Program was necessary to be taken seriously in the medical field. When applying to one of the largest hospital systems in my state, I discovered that they wouldn't even accept my application without showing my certificate." —Robin Valentino, LMT, MMP

MASTERS LEVEL COSTA RICA May 2-9* Seattle, WA May 30/31 (follows Alaska Cruise) PORTLAND, OR July 8/9 Boston, MA June 13/14 LAS VEGAS, NV July 6-10* Tallahassee, FL July 11/12 ORLANDO, FL August 3-7* Raleigh, NC August 15/16 COSTA RICA September 12-19* San Antonio, TX September 26-27 Chicago, IL October 17/18 Lancaster, PA October 24/25 Dallas, TX November 7/8 LAS VEGAS, NV December 7-11*

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

COSTA RICA May 2-9* Boston, MA May 16/17 Seattle, WA May 20/21 Alaska Cruise May 22-29 Tallahassee, FL May 30/31 PORTLAND, OR June 6/7* LAS VEGAS, NV July 6-10* Raleigh, NC July 25/26 ORLANDO, FL August 3-7* San Antonio, TX August 8/9 Chicago, IL August 29/30 COSTA RICA September 12-19 Lancaster, PA September 19-20 Dallas, TX October 3/4 LAS VEGAS, NV December 7-11*

"This MMP Program is wonderful. I am amazed at the referrals received this past year from orthopedic and work comp physicians, chiropractors and physical therapists." —Steve Matthews, RMT, MMP

Expanded Schedule online!

Levels may be taken separately and in any order. *BOTH LEVELS ARE TAUGHT IN THE SAME WEEK

Schedule and info: medicalmassage.com 954-596-1170