School of Massage
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Apply for the January 2027 class before September 1, 2026 because the price of tuition is increasing. Those who apply before September 1, 2026, the tuition is $10,000. Those who apply after September 1, 2026, the tuition is $13,500.
Welcome to Black Hills School of Massage
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As a Christian Massage School, we inspire our students to become skillful and compassionate massage therapists with a heavenly touch.
Black Hills School of Massage (BHSOM) offers a state-recognized 670-hour program that prepares students to take the MBLEx national examination. The mission of BHSOM is to provide post-secondary vocational education in health ministry by means of massage therapy and hydrotherapy in conjunction with Christian ethics. Our program offers the highest education for those who desire to engage in the ministry of natural health care, for example.
The course includes Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Chair Massage and more. Black Hills School of Massage is state recognized in South Dakota which enables our students to receive licenses in most states.
A Career and a Ministry
Our School of Massage provides hands-on training in therapeutic massage and evidence-based bodywork, equipping you for a fulfilling career in wellness.
What to expect:
People respond to touch in various ways: relaxation, appreciation, wanting more, happiness etc.! As therapists, our hands are a gift from God to do for others what they cannot do for themselves. This is what you will learn at Black Hills School of Massage. We do not take this service lightly, because touch can be for evil or for good. The ministry of touch we seek to provide is therapeutic not harmful. The Training matters very much, and skill does not happen overnight, it takes time and patience to cultivate the skill of touch.
Course Overview
The massage program offers a 670-hour program in massage therapy. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with a core foundation of applied anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology as the basics for understanding the wonderful working of God in sustaining the human body. For more details, click here to see the student catalog. Situated on such a beautiful campus, the students at the school are encouraged to take study breaks every now and then and go for a walk in the fresh air!
Everything You Need to Know - In One Place
Our Student Catalog provides important details about the School of Massage, including program structure, course policies, expectations, code of conduct, and available support services. We encourage all prospective and current students to review it carefully.
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Worthy Student Fund
Help a Deserving Student Answer Their Calling
The Black Hills School of Massage Worthy Student Fund exists to help gifted, hardworking students who have a heart for healing ministry but face financial barriers to completing their training. Your generous donation goes directly toward tuition assistance for students who demonstrate both need and a commitment to serving others through the ministry of therapeutic touch.
Every gift — large or small — makes a real difference in a student's life and in the lives of the people they will go on to serve. Thank you for investing in the next generation of compassionate, Christ-centered massage therapists.
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