Become an ASHA-Trained Certified Somatic Therapist (CST)

Why would you want to take the first graduate program for massage therapists in the southeast? Well, because in about 400 hours, you can add 3 or 4 certifications to your technique bag, and at least double your areas of clinical competence.

You will truly set yourself apart from your peers. A Certified Somatic Therapist is an advanced massage therapist who focuses on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.

Quick-Read: How to Become a Certified Somatic Therapist (CST)

The Certified Somatic Therapist Program is about 400-450
    hours, including class and clinic.

CST classes are offered in day, night, and weekend formats.

Each of the 4 certification classes will take about 4 months
    to complete.

You can take 1 or 2 classes at a time, and finish in 8-16
    months. Or take one class a year, and finish in four years.

The total cost will be about $5,000 to $7,000, depending on
    the 3 electives you choose.

The monthly cost will be about $300-$375 for each of the
    4 classes.

You will take 3 elective classes (from 10 possible choices),
    and 1 required class.

Classes will be offered every three months. You can start
    at any time they are offered.

That's the overview of what it takes to be an ASHA-Trained Certified Somatic Therapist (CST). You'll deepen your knowledge of western and/or eastern techniques and add sophistication to your ability to facilitate emotional release.

ASHA graduates who are trained in Swedish, Clinical Sports Massage & Neuromuscular Therapy receive advanced standing and are required to take two elective courses instead of three.

Here are the 10 electives available in the CST Program

Basic Neuromuscular Therapy (230 hours)

Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (100 hours)

Asian Theory and Bodywork (100 hours)

Ayurveda (100 hours)

CranioSacral Therapy (120 hours)

Structural Integration-Myofascial Release (100 hours)

Clinical Sports (150 hours)

Polarity Therapy (120 hours)  

Nutrition (100 hours)

This is Your One Required Course

Mind / Body Integration (100 hours)

Ready for Another Life-Changing Experience?

There are many paths you can travel to become a Certified Somatic Therapist through ASHA. Each one of them will put you at the top of your profession by significantly enhancing your skills and understanding.

Remember how your initial massage education experience transformed you? Come take another life-changing leap with us.

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