Cortiva Massage Therapy and Skin Care Schools

Why Cortiva?

A diploma in as little as 7½ months
Convenient day and night classes that fit your life
The country’s largest dedicated massage therapy and skin care school group
1,000’s of jobs available across the country
Support in finding a career that brings you joy
Accomplished instructors and faculty to guide your development
A network of over 100,000 alumni
Financial aid available for those who qualify

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CHOOSE YOUR SETTING FROM PRIVATE PRACTICE TO SPA, SPORT & CLINICAL

26% PREDICTED MASSAGE THERAPY JOB GROWTH* * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online, 2018

MASSAGE THERAPY IS RANKED #5 IN BEST HEALTH CARE SUPPORT JOBS FOR 2017* * U.S. News & World Report

SKIN CARE JOBS ARE GROWING FASTER THAN THE INDUSTRY AVERAGE FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS* * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online, 2018

Why choose a career in wellness?

Discover Programs that put You on a Path to Success

Cortiva Institute gives you the tools and confidence to succeed, from our holistic, hands-on curriculum, to expert faculty—all practicing specialist in their field—who guide you every step of the way.

Massage Therapy Programs

Skin Care Programs

“The incredible staff worked with me every step of the way making sure that I was not only ready, but prepared, to go into the field as a massage therapist”

Sean Light
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cortiva Graduate

“THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN — AND 7 ½ MONTHS IS A BLINK OF AN EYE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? GO FOR IT.”

Jennifer Hanyok
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate

“Not only was the Cortiva environment extremely inviting, but from a financial and timing standpoint, it was the perfect match”

Erin Weinberger
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cortiva Graduate

“CORTIVA WAS THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. THANKS TO THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED HERE, I AM NOW A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR WITH MY OWN SKINCARE BUSINESS.”

Danecha’ Mckisset
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate

“My classmates always had study groups and teachers were always there— so I never felt overwhelmed”

Alex Charles
Licensed Massage Therapist
Cortiva Graduate

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EARN YOUR DIPLOMA IN AS LITTLE AS 7½ MONTHS

INDUSTRY LEADERS OVER 40 YEARS OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE

CORTIVA IS HOME TO OVER 100,000 MASSAGE THERAPY GRADUATES

CORTIVA GRADUATES FIND CAREERS AT THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST SPAS

CORTIVA ADDS OVER 5,000 NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR JOB LIST ANNUALLY

A NETWORK OF OVER 2,800 EMPLOYERS RECRUITING STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

30 campuses in 13 states

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