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The Professional Massage Academy provides a comprehensive hybrid massage therapy program that blends online learning with in-person hands-on training in St. Cloud and Edina, Minnesota. The program is designed for flexibility, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace with three different commitment levels: 5-15 hours per week (60 weeks), 15-30 hours per week (40 weeks), or 30+ hours per week (20 weeks). Students receive training in western-based massage therapy techniques with introductory exposure to eastern modalities. The curriculum includes 425 hours of online coursework, 45 hours of student-required massages, 30 hours of instructor-led training, and a 100-hour externship at partner clinics. Instructors include Tanya Ruff, Max Merila, Addie Rossi, and Meagan Sutliffe, all experienced licensed massage therapists. The program is reviewed and approved by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, and students are eligible to take the MBlex exam with a 100% first-time pass rate. Tuition is $3,958.50 for the first 273 hours, $2,256.20 for the next 155.60 hours, and $2,485.30 for the final 171.40 hours, with payment options available in installments.
