The Ohio College of Massotherapy (OCM) was founded in May of 1973 as the Buckeye College of Massotherapy, a non-profit, higher educational institution. From a first graduating class of three, the college has grown in numbers. The name was changed to the Ohio College of Massotherapy, Inc. in April of 1984. Since then, the college moved to its current location, in November of 1996 to meet the growing demand for highly skilled massage professionals. Our students will be provided with a thorough training to enable them to pass the State of Ohio Medical Board exams for licensure. To ensure this, we offer small classes, individual attention, caring and qualified instructors, cooperation, and support among staff and students.
What is OCM?
The Ohio College of Massotherapy is an Adult Vocational Education Program offered to those who meet our admissions criteria regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, and age, or national origin. OCM is approved by the State Medical Board of Ohio, State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), Department of Education, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Ohio State Approving Agency for the Training of Veterans.
Our Mission
The mission of the Ohio College of Massotherapy is to provide students with high-quality degree and diploma programs with an emphasis on excellence in teaching and service to working adults. To accomplish this mission, the school operates ethically, professionally, and respectfully toward individuals and seeks to consistently present, in the highest degree, the education, morals and ethics of massage therapy and its allied fields.
OCM's Objectives?
1. Prepare students for the State Medical Board of Ohio Licensing Examination.
2. Prepare students in the associate degree program for careers as professional Licensed Massage Therapists who may enter the work force with specialized fields of practice and a superior level of business understanding.
3. Prepare students in the diploma program for careers as professional Licensed Massage Therapists who may enter the work force as entry level massage therapists or who may open their own practice.
4. Offer previously Licensed Massage Therapists the ability to upgrade to a Massage Therapy-Associate of Applied Science Degree.
5. Prepare students to perform massage procedures competently and safely within the scope of Massotherapy, and with an awareness of the physiological, psychological, and ethical aspects associated with massage therapy; in addition to studies specific to specialized fields of study.
6. Prepare students to utilize the most highly developed principles of massage to bring relief from suffering, encourage healing, and maintain optimum health in the human body.
7. Prepare students to pursue opportunities to update knowledge and skills for further development in personal and professional growth.
8. Prepare students to have the skills necessary for managing a private practice and/or working under the supervision of licensed professionals.
Our Facility
The Ohio College of Massotherapy a 23,000 square foot facility located at 225 Heritage Woods Drive, Akron, Ohio. The College at its present site was completed in 1996 and was built exclusively for the practice of massage. With regards to this the work areas and classrooms are well ventilated for maximum comfort. There is ample parking provided and the College is located on a major bus line for the convenience of our students.
