Chicago Health Care School at Cortiva Institute (Loop Campus)
Start Your Health Care Career in Chicago, IL!
Known as America's "Second City", Chicago is the destination of roughly 45 million visitors each year. Located in the Loop area of Chicago, the Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy is a great place to begin your health care education in the field of massage therapy.
Attending health care school is a great step forward in your career, and you've probably got some questions. Is there scholarship money available? How long will it take? Where do I start? Let us help you fill in the blanks to any questions you might have.
Below is just some basic information about Cortiva Institute's health care/massage therapy program, but if you really want to learn more, fill out the short questionnaire and a representative from the school will contact you answer any additional questions about how to apply, costs, financial aid, entrance requirements, and scholarship availability.
Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Loop Campus
17 North State Street
5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
About Cortiva Institute
Cortiva - Chicago is a part of the Cortiva Institute family, which consists of nine schools throughout the United States. Some of the best massage schools in the country, Cortiva Institute schools join together to share resources, knowledge, and experience to provide the best massage therapy education possible.
Founded as the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1981, this Chicago campus became part of the Cortiva family in 2005. With a history that is rooted in education and healing, Cortiva - Chicago offers students a balanced education involving science, technique, and heart.
In addition, High standards and hands-on preparation mean that graduates are equipped with the skills needed in order to pursue their professional goals.
Professional Massage Therapy
A 750-hour program, the Massage Therapy curriculum at Cortiva can be completed in as few as 30 weeks. A combination of hands-on and clinical work, students will learn the skills of client interaction, a vital tool for any massage therapist. Coursework in the Massage Therapy program includes anatomy, physiology, massage therapy and practice, business, ethics, a massage lab, and various massage therapy electives.
All coursework takes place in a supervised and supportive environment, and graduates will learn how to work with a wide variety of health care challenges and body types. Upon completion, students will be able to sit for the National Certification Exam and will be qualified to work within the health care community as a massage therapist.
Maternity and Infant Massage
Focusing on the delivery of professional, compassionate services for infants and childbearing women, the Maternity and Infant Passage program at Cortiva - Chicago is a 200 hour course of study. Requiring 500 hours of training in order to enroll, graduates of this program will be distinguished as Maternity and Infant Massage Therapists. An extensive course of study in an emerging specialty field, the Maternity and Infant Massage program is designed for certified professional massage therapists who want to further their careers.
Continuing Education
Designed for massage therapists who who want to advance their careers while expanding their expertise, the Continuing Education program at Cortiva is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to provide continuing education for licensed health care providers.
Courses include: Doula Workshop, Orthopedic Assessment for the Lower Body, Reiki, Thai Massage, Stone Massage, Mud Wraps, and much more. Course vary in length depending on topic, and are designed to provide training and support for those interested in learning a new skill.
Faculty
Professionals in the massage therapy field, Cortiva - Chicago faculty members are exceptional teachers. At Cortiva, lead instructors are Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and have an average of five years teaching experience. In addition, all instructors complete an internal teaching program called START (Seminars for Training and Recruiting Teachers).
In addition to vital experience in the field, instructors at Cortiva bring their desire and love of helping people into the classroom. Faculty members are also trained in the TIPP Learning System, in which each student’s learning style is determined and accommodated for. This, along with the faculty’s expertise and dedication, ensures that each student can succeed.
Facilities
The Loop campus of Cortiva features modern classrooms, teaching aids, accessories, and professional massage therapy equipment. This Chicago campus of is conveniently located at 17 North State Street, 5th Floor.
Accreditation
Both Chicago campuses of Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy are accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation ("COMTA").
Financial Aid
Like all schools in the Cortiva family, The Cortiva Institute - Chicago participates in federal student assistance programs. Interested students should fill out a FAFSA form to determine whether or not they meet eligibility requirements. If you have specific questions, Cortiva representatives will be happy to discuss your individual needs. In addition, payment plans can be developed to help individual students meet their financial obligations.
Going to School in Chicago, IL
Stretching along the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago, the “Windy City” is the prototypical Midwestern American city. It is an economic, cultural, retail, educational, health care and transportation hub for the entire country. 9.5 million people live in the Chicago metro area, making it the 3rd largest metro area in the country and one of the most influential cities in the world.
Chicago has an earthy, lusty, lively history—the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 where most of the business district was destroyed, the labor riots of the late 19th century, gangsters and the Mob and Al Capone during the Prohibition years, and the riotous 1968 Democratic National Convention.
The first controlled nuclear test was conducted in Chicago in 1942 as part of the Manhattan Project. Chicago has museums and national historic sites that allow you to explore its rich past.
The city is a cultural center, too. Symphony, opera, ballet, theater—you name it and you can find it in Chicago. There are several art museums, the Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Improvisational comedy began in Chicago at Second City.
Chicago was named the “Best Sports City in America” in 2006. The city hosts 15 professional sports teams including the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks (hockey) and Fire (soccer).
Maybe the best thing you’ll discover about living and going to school in Chicago is the food. There are literally thousands of wonderful restaurants, many of which offer delicious ethnic fare. Better still is the genuine Chicago ethnic fare: deep dish pizza and real Chicago-style hot dogs.
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