Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale, School of Massage Therapy

8010 E McDowell Rd. Ste. 210
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Welcome!

At Cortiva we believe balance is the key to fulfillment. You can have both professional flexibility and personal fulfillment as a licensed Massage Therapist. Our eleven campuses take a holistic and integrated approach that ensures our graduates are prepared to work in clinics, hospitals, health clubs, spas, resorts, as sports therapists, or start their own private practices. 

Our Professional Massage Therapy program is a comprehensive course of instruction that bridges intellectual discipline with technical expertise. Grounded in the value of client centered care, courses in massage theory and practice, communication and ethics in therapeutic relationships, as well as real life clinical experience, are supported and complemented by studies in structure, function and disease of the human body. The therapeutic benefits of massage are explored from the most fundamental to the most advanced through the use of various techniques such as Swedish, sports, neuromuscular, myofascial, deep tissue, chair massage, trigger point work and hydrotherapy.

Cortiva's focus on your success doesn't end when you graduate. Career Services representatives dedicated to the success of your career match you with industry-leading employers through our exclusive Online Job Board. Regular recruiting visits and employment events are just some of the tools provided to Cortiva students and alumni

• Day or evening class schedules that fit your busy lifestyle.
• Career Services staff dedicated to your success after graduation and throughout your career.
• Cortiva Scholarship Programs developed to support your passion and help you towards a rewarding career.
• On site Financial Aid representatives available to assist you with your personal financial plan.
• State Licensing guidance.
• Admissions and Student Services Representatives that genuinely care about helping you reach your goals and support you every step of the way.

Our Scottsdale campus is located in a beautiful palm tree lined Spanish/Moorish-style building with soaring arches. Six large classrooms are equipped with massage tables and massage chairs, a lounge and administrative offices. Our student break room has full amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, soda machines and other vending. Free Wi-Fi, video and Skype capabilities, a student computer lab with six computers and printers are some of the amenities available at the Scottsdale campus along with extensive educational equipment such as skeletons, posters and interactive CDs are available for use by faculty and students.

Challenge yourself to learn and grow with us, bring healing into people's lives and find rewarding work with an education in massage therapy.

Fast Facts About Career Opportunities in Massage Therapy:

• Massage Therapy was named a 50 Best Career in 2011*
• Employment is expected to grow 19 percent, faster than average**
• Massage therapists held about 122,400 jobs in 2008, and more than half were self-employed.