California Holistic Colleges
Here is a list of California colleges which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the popular holistic healing and alternative arts field. We've gathered information about a career in holistic healing, located at the bottom of this page. Click on a college to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the colleges and their programs.
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Academy of Professional Careers
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San Diego, CA
/ San Marcos, CA
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Holistic Health Practitioner (Diploma)
The Holistic Health Practitioner program is designed to give the student the advanced training and skills necessary to function as an independent professional holistic health practitioner. The student will have the skills and the knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, massage clinics , spas , doctors' offices , sporting events and more.
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Students will receive the hands-on training and knowledge required to open their own business or to function effectively in massage clinics, spas, hospitals, doctors' offices, sporting events and more.
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California Healing Arts College
Locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Career Networks Institute
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Costa Mesa, CA
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Professional Massage Therapy Training (Diploma)
The Professional Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare the adult learner to meet the requirement for entry level employment as a massage therapist in their private practice or in the offices of physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists, health spas, and physical therapists.
Clarita Career College
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Santa Clarita, CA
/ Lancaster, CA
/ Long Beach, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Massage Therapy program has been designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a massage therapist and/or to enter private practice.
Concorde Career College
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San Bernadino, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
As a Massage Therapist, you will have knowledge of basic science and the anatomy / physiology of the human body, as well as massage techniques and manipulations designed to enhance the physical health of patients.
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Everest College
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Anaheim, CA
/ Alhambra, CA
/ City of Industry, CA
/ Gardena, CA
/ Hayward, CA
/ Ontario, CA
/ Reseda, CA
/ San Bernardino, CA
/ San Francisco, CA
/ San Jose, CA
/ Torrance, CA
/ West Los Angeles, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage.
Everest Institute
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Long Beach, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Massage Therapy program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a massage therapist in a variety of healthcare settings.
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High-Tech Institute
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Sacramento, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Massage Therapists are usually trained in a variety of techniques, the most common being Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, sports massage, deep tissue, chair massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage and spa treatments.
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Institute for Business and Technology
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Santa Clara, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Upon completion of the Massage Therapy course, the graduate will be able to obtain a position as a Massage Therapist in Chiropractic Offices, health clubs, spas, hotels, as well as the ability to work independently. In addition, the student will be given a working knowledge of the human body and basic dietary principles. The graduate will have appropriate communication skills and be CPR certified.
InterCoast College
Locations:
Burbank, CA
/ Carson, CA
/ Orange, CA
/ Riverside, CA
/ West Covina, CA
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Lincoln Institute of Body Therapy
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Maric College
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Vista (North County), CA
/ Palm Springs, CA
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Holistic Health Practitioner (Certificate)
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Massage Therapy (Certificate)
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Massage Therapy Technician (Diploma)
Milan Institute
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Indio, CA
/ Bakersfield, CA
/ Fresno, CA
/ Visalia, CA
/ Clovis, CA
/ Fairfield, CA
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Holistic Health Practitioner (Diploma)
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare the student to function competently as a professional massage therapist in a variety of settings. The unique curriculum contains the best of Eastern, Western, Ancient modalities as well as the latest skills and techniques. Students will receive the hands-on training and knowledge required to open their own businesses or to function effectively in massage clinics, spas, hospitals, doctors' offices, sporting events and more.
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National Holistic Institute
Locations:
Emeryville, CA
/ Encino, CA
/ San Jose, CA
/ Petaluma, CA
/ San Francisco, CA
Northwestern College
Locations:
Gold River, CA
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Remington College
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San Diego, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
This program will provide learning experiences, coordinated with the texts and clinical activities to enable graduates to obtain basic competency needed for employment as a Massage Therapist. Based on the natural instinct to touch in response to pain, massage is an ancient healing art being rediscovered for modern times.
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Santa Barbara Business College
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Santa Barbara, CA
/ Santa Maria, CA
/ Bakersfield, CA
/ Ventura, CA
/ Palm Desert, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Massage Therapy classes at Santa Barbara Business College fuse clinical work and the classroom so graduates are ready to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). Once certified, you can work in a variety of settings, such as health clubs, sports organizations, spas or even start your own massage therapy business.
Summit Career College
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Colton, CA
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
By combining advanced hands-on techniques with a strong academic focus, students gain an in-depth understanding of physiological and psychological processes. Emphasis is placed on law and ethics, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and principles of therapeutic massage.
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Trinity College
Locations:
Sacramento, CA
/ San Jose, CA
/ Vallejo, CA
/ Fairfield, CA
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West Coast College
Locations:
Victorville, CA
/ Ontario, CA
Western Career College
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Emeryville, CA
/ San Jose, CA
/ Antioch, CA
/ Pleasant Hill, CA
/ Sacramento, CA
/ San Leandro, CA
/ Citrus Heights, CA
/ Stockton, CA
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Massage Therapy (Certificate)
The Massage Therapy certificate program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a massage therapist and/or to enter private practice.
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Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The purpose of this program is to provide the student with the theory, knowledge and the hands-on experience for an entry-level position as a massage therapist in the medical, health or fitness fields or most importantly, in private practice.
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Massage Therapy (Associate's Degree)
The technical portion of the program introduces a variety of massage therapy techniques to facilitate the graduate's ability to address specific problem areas and concerns presented by the client. Techniques include Swedish Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy, and site-specific treatment techniques.
Western College of Southern California
If you're interested in herbal medicine, massage therapy, or a natural health career field, you can make a good living at it. Being a relatively new field, a degree in holistic medicine can open doors to many unique and well-paying jobs. There are more and more choices when trying to decide on a holistic health care program. Most natural health and holistic health care programs are based on the principle that healing will occur naturally within the human body if it is given what it truly needs. These things being fresh air, sunlight, a proper diet, pure water, exercise and rest. Some degree programs focus on providing the necessary skills and knowledge to become a natural health consultant. Others might focus on integrating natural health methods into an existing healthcare practice like massage or chiropractic work.
Career Paths
- Herbalist
- Chiropractor
- Natural Health Counselor
- Massage Therapist
Salary Information
The earnings of Holistic College graduates vary depending on their experience, chosen field, skill level, and location. Median salaries for Herbalists and Natural Health Counselors are about $32,000. Massage Therapist's are at about $40,000 and Chiropractor's can make a six figure salary.
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