About Us

Learn who we are and our mission

Dedicated to Student Success

At Massage & Bodywork Education Center, we’re dedicated to equipping students with the skills, confidence, and credentials to thrive in the massage therapy profession. Located in Oakdale, California, we are a CAMTC-approved school offering top-tier training in high-demand massage and bodywork techniques.

Massage therapy with essential oils.
Cupping therapy and anatomy illustration study.

Commitment to Professional Excellence

Our 600-hour certification program is built on a foundation of academic excellence and hands-on experience. We hold our standards high—because your future deserves it.

Guided by a Purpose

We believe in the power of healing touch and the importance of quality education. Our mission is to empower students with both the practical techniques and the professional knowledge needed to succeed.

More Than Just Certification

  • CAMTC-approved curriculum recognized throughout California
  • High graduation and job placement rates
  • MBLEx exam preparation for nationwide employability
  • Confidence-building hands-on training
  • Professional ethics and business instruction
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Meet Our Instructors

Real Experience Real Mentorship

Michelle Scott brings over two decades of bodywork expertise and a global perspective to the classroom.

  • Certified since 2000
  • Experience in medical, spa, and private practice settings
  • Owner of a thriving massage practice in Oakdale since 2005

Supportive Collaborative Instruction

Rianne Chase co-leads our instruction team, ensuring every student gets individual guidance, real-world insight, and a supportive learning environment.

Comprehensive Career Preparation

Our curriculum combines science, technique, and creativity. You’ll receive training in:

  • Core sciences: Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology
  • Hands-on modalities:
  • Swedish Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep Tissue
  • Reflexology
  • Shiatsu
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Chair Massage
  • Professional Development:
  • Business
  • Ethics
  • Spa Hospitality
  • Self-Care
Foot cupping and leg massage therapy session.

Graduation Leads to Opportunity

By the end of this course, you'll be fully prepared to step into a career in massage therapy with confidence and certification.

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Take the First Step Today

Your future in massage therapy starts here — contact us today to take the first step.

Let’s Plan Your Career

Inside the Classroom Experience

Woman receiving a spa body wrap treatment.
Group holding certificates, smiling in a restaurant.
Person receiving shoulder massage on massage table.
Person receiving a relaxing back massage therapy.
Group of people with massage chairs, smiling.
People gathered in a room, interacting casually.