Why you should choose our massage school?
Black Brook School of Massage provides exceptional education
We are a bit different than any other massage school in Arkansas.
As a student you will enjoy a progressive curriculum available on a regular schedule. All of our classes have a beginning date and an ending date. This provides a spiral learning opportunity where the class builds from simple to complex. We excel at the advanced classes and we are only able to accomplish these because each group advances together. In addition, because you will grow as a group it is possible you may form a strong bonds with your classmates and have friends for life.
Black Brook School of Massage offers you the most up-to-date informationf in massage, anatomy and business. We strive to consistently have Arkansas's best first time pass-rate on the national licensing exam.
After graduation you should be prepared to work in any environment you choose. whether its a spa, destination resort, chiropractic office, sporting event, or even hospital. Though many you may find working for someone else the way to begin after completeing school, others finish and are ready to open their own business.
After you've passed your test, it's up to you. The job of the Black Brook School is to prepare you to be able to help others in an ethical, intelligent, therapeutic and compassionate way in the shortest time possible. Massage is one of the fastest growing professions in Northwest Arkansas and there are no shortage of positions. Where do you want to work?
At the Black Brook School, we are a community of instructors who teach different portions of our 500-hour class and nearly all of us have over 10 years of experience in the massage and bodywork industry. We have a variety of skills and real world experiences and we can show you what to do, but we can also tell you why and when and how to change it if you need to.
The instructors at the Black Brook School knows their stuff and we are passionate about sharing it with our students.
As long time therapists and business owners in Fayettville, Springdale, Bentonville and Rogers, we know what the clients and employers need in this area. We know massage in Northwest Arkansas. Our classes offer a foundation of Deep Swedish and orthopedic massage training with additional classes in advanced techniques and the Black Brook school's mission is to provide students with the best education possible so any of our students can land the job they want. Wherever that job may be.
Who are our Instructors?
Instructors
At Black Brook School of massage each of our primary and guest instructors have an important role in the school by providing their experience with clientele and different work situations. They also all have their own personal likes, dislikes and requirements for a massage career as it fits in with their family and personal life so they can give you the options that has worked for them as a guideline.
- Brenda Schwarzbach, Massage Therapy Instructor - Swedish and orthopedic massage, anatomy, law and ethics. Stephenson's Creative Healing, Enertropic therapy, spa introduction.
- Shane Logan, Master Massage Therapist - Body reading, structural realignment and myofascia
- Christen Spain, Master Massage Therapist - Business
- Misty Hudspeth, Massage therapist and Certified and Licensed Midwife - Pregnancy and Prenatal massage
- Elizebeth Brown, Master Massage Therapist - LaStone massage
- Brandy Jennings LMT - graduate/teacher's aid - Swedish massage and introduction to anatomy
- William Ireland LMT - graduate/instructor for Digestive system and Wellness
- Patrick Mammay LMT - PNF stretching
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Coming Soon
Black Brook introduces the Advanced Curriculum
Additional modules for students wanting to increase their knowledge are being added in 2023 and 2024.
125 hours will be available in modules to qualify graduates for the New Interstate Massage Therapy Compact which will allow therapists to get an add-on license in addtional states throughout the USA.
You will be able to choose from:
Stephenson's Method of Natural Healthcare
Gentle Birth Method and Prenatal Clients
Body Reading
Enertropic Therapy
Acute and Chronic Pain therapies
Therapeutic massage specific to boost performance or rehabilitate athletes
Subtle Energy
Body Mechanics and Wellness for the Therapist
25 clinical hours of practical experience working with specific clients and or issuesStay in touch for upcoming offerings!
More information about our special class schedule will be added as these classes are developed.
Massage School
CE Classes
Approved School by Arkansas Dept of Health
Approved Provider for Continuing Education
The school is a member of American Bodywork and Massage Professionals
The school is a member of American Massage Therapy Association
