Get Certified. Start Your Career.
Turn your interest in massage into the skills, confidence, and professional training needed to begin a rewarding career as a massage therapist.
Académie Om’s 400-hour Swedish Massage Therapist Training provides a comprehensive foundation in professional massage therapy through a balanced combination of theoretical study, hands-on training, clinical practicum, and individualized mentorship.
Our personalized approach and small class sizes — limited to 10 students — allow experienced instructors to provide close guidance, practical feedback, and high-quality support throughout your training.
The flexible hybrid format combines theory completed from home, in-person practical classes at our Saint-Laurent training centre, and a clinical internship that can be scheduled at our Saint-Laurent and/or Pointe-Claire clinics.
By graduation, our goal is not simply for you to have completed 400 hours. We want you to feel competent, ethical, confident, and genuinely prepared to work with clients.
Is This Program for You?
Choose the 400h Massage Therapist Training if you want to:
Begin a professional career in massage therapy
Develop a strong foundation in Swedish massage
Learn how to safely assess and work with clients
Gain supervised experience treating real clients
Apply to a recognized professional massage therapy association
Be eligible, once accepted by your association, to issue massage therapy insurance receipts to your clients
Build a foundation that can later be expanded through our 1,000h Advanced Massage Therapist curriculum
No previous massage therapy experience is required.
Prerequisite: You must be at least 18 years old.
Program at a Glance
Total Training: 400 hours
200h — Self-Paced Theoretical Studies (Complete from Home)
150h — Hands-On In-Person Training
50h — Self-Paced In-Person Clinical Practicum & Mentorship
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Format: Hybrid — Home Study + In-Person Training + Clinical Practicum
Languages: Bilingual courses taught in French and English unless indicated otherwise
New Sessions: Approximately every three months throughout the year
Why Train at Académie Om?
Program Structure & Hours
1. Theoretical Studies — 200 Hours
Completed From Home
The theoretical component is completed through flexible, self-paced study using Académie Om's professional training manuals, guided readings, assignments, and evaluations.
You may begin studying as soon as you register.
Throughout the program, instructors remain available to answer questions and clarify concepts.
Theoretical Curriculum
Ethics & Professionalism
Client Counselling
Sexuality
Communication & Client Assessment
Treatment Principles and Clinical Application
Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists
Pathology & Massage Contraindications
Career Planning & Professional Practice Development
These subjects provide the scientific, ethical, interpersonal, and professional knowledge required to practise massage therapy safely and confidently.
2. Hands-On Training — 150 Hours
Practical training takes place in person at our Saint-Laurent training centre.
📍 Académie Om
2075 rue de l'Église, Saint-Laurent, QC
Skills are introduced progressively so that each stage of the program builds naturally upon the previous one.
Students learn and practise:
These hours include weekly readings and home-practice assignments that reinforce the content taught in class and allow students to continue developing their skills between training days.
3. Clinical Practicum & Mentorship — 50 Hours
The clinical practicum bridges the gap between learning massage and actually becoming a massage therapist. Students complete 25 hours of hands-on massage treatments, ideally within the professional clinics at Vibrations Om.
Students may complete their internship at:
📍 Vibrations Om Décarie: 847 boul. Décarie, Saint-Laurent, QC
or
📍 Vibrations Om Pointe-Claire: 46 ave. Sainte-Anne, Pointe-Claire, QC
Internship scheduling is arranged at your own pace according to your availability.
Students who are unable to complete their practicum at Vibrations Om may also complete an approved external practicum using Académie Om's official internship documentation and requirements. A final evaluation incurring a $100 fee is required for students who complete their practicum outside.
The remaining clinical hours recognize the professional responsibilities surrounding each treatment, including client intake, health-history review, assessment, treatment planning, preparation and cleanup, home-care recommendations, post-treatment follow-up, mentorship sessions and at home readings.
Individual Mentorship
Students who take on their Internship at Vibrations Om receive two free individual mentorship sessions during the program.
First Mentorship: Completed before or near the beginning of the clinical practicum. The instructor helps ensure that the student is prepared to begin working with real clients safely and professionally.
Second Mentorship: Completed toward the end of the program. This session allows the instructor to review the student's progress, provide individualized feedback, address areas that need refinement, and help prepare the student for independent professional practice.
Diploma Awarded
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students receive:
Massage Therapist Diploma — 400 Hours in Swedish Massage
Graduates are pre-approved to apply for membership with any of these professional massage therapy associations:
Once accepted by the professional association of their choice, eligible therapists may issue massage therapy insurance receipts to their clients according to that association's requirements.
Continue to 1,000 Hours
Language
Unless otherwise indicated, our courses are bilingual.
In bilingual groups, instruction is provided in both French and English, allowing students to participate comfortably in the language of their choice.
Académie Om manuals, assignments, and evaluations are available in English or French.
Course Calendar
New groups begin throughout the year.
2026 Fall Session
Choose one:
October 13 – December 15, 2026
English • Tuesdays • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • English
October 17 – December 19, 2026
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Bilingual
October 18 – December 20, 2026
Sundays 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Bilingual
2027 Winter Session
Choose one:
January 9 – March 20, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
January 9 – March 20, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
January 10 – March 21, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
January 12 – March 23, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM • English
2027 Spring Session
Choose one:
April 3 – June 12, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
April 3 – June 12, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
April 4 – June 13, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
April 6 – June 15, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM • English
2027 Summer Intensive
Choose one:
July 31 – September 4, 2027
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Bilingual
August 3 – September 7, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • English
2027 Fall Session
Choose one:
September 18 – December 4, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
September 18 – December 4, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
September 19 – December 5, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
October 5 – December 14, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM • English
Tuition
400h Massage Therapist Training
Total Tuition: $3,300
Paid in four installments of $825
Académie Om professional training courses are non-taxable.
Required Materials
Students require the following materials for training:
Académie Om course manual — $80
4L massage gel — $72
Large gel pump — $7
Oil holster with bottle — $20
Professional-quality 3-piece sheet set — $62
Two hand towels — $4 each
Estimated total for manual and materials: $249 + taxes
Materials may be purchased at Académie Om on the first day of training or through our online store.
Students who would like to begin their readings in advance are encouraged to purchase the manual before the course begins.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential because hands-on massage skills require supervised practice and cannot be fully replaced through independent study.
Students may miss one practical training day without consequence. For additional missed training days, a private make-up session is required to validate the training and ensure that all necessary practical competencies have been covered. Private make-up sessions last 90 minutes per missed training day at $100/hour.
This policy helps ensure that every graduate receiving an Académie Om diploma has completed the practical training required to practise safely and professionally.
Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw from the program, a $100 administrative fee applies, in addition to the prorated tuition corresponding to the practical training already attended.
Example
If you have attended 30% of the practical training when you withdraw, you would be responsible for:
30% of the program tuition + $100 administrative fee
Because each group is limited to only 10 students, registration reserves a place that can no longer be offered to another student once the training has begun. We therefore ask students to inform us as early as possible if they are unable to participate.
Ready to Begin?
New training groups begin approximately every three months throughout the year.
Places are limited to only 10 students per group, and certain schedules fill quickly.
Register early to secure the session that works best for you.
400 Hours • $3,300 • Four Installments • Maximum 10 Students
Get Certified. Start Your Career.
Get Certified. Start Your Career.
Turn your interest in massage into the skills, confidence, and professional training needed to begin a rewarding career as a massage therapist.
Académie Om’s 400-hour Swedish Massage Therapist Training provides a comprehensive foundation in professional massage therapy through a balanced combination of theoretical study, hands-on training, clinical practicum, and individualized mentorship.
Our personalized approach and small class sizes — limited to 10 students — allow experienced instructors to provide close guidance, practical feedback, and high-quality support throughout your training.
The flexible hybrid format combines theory completed from home, in-person practical classes at our Saint-Laurent training centre, and a clinical internship that can be scheduled at our Saint-Laurent and/or Pointe-Claire clinics.
By graduation, our goal is not simply for you to have completed 400 hours. We want you to feel competent, ethical, confident, and genuinely prepared to work with clients.
Is This Program for You?
Choose the 400h Massage Therapist Training if you want to:
Begin a professional career in massage therapy
Develop a strong foundation in Swedish massage
Learn how to safely assess and work with clients
Gain supervised experience treating real clients
Apply to a recognized professional massage therapy association
Be eligible, once accepted by your association, to issue massage therapy insurance receipts to your clients
Build a foundation that can later be expanded through our 1,000h Advanced Massage Therapist curriculum
No previous massage therapy experience is required.
Prerequisite: You must be at least 18 years old.
Program at a Glance
Total Training: 400 hours
200h — Self-Paced Theoretical Studies (Complete from Home)
150h — Hands-On In-Person Training
50h — Self-Paced In-Person Clinical Practicum & Mentorship
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Format: Hybrid — Home Study + In-Person Training + Clinical Practicum
Languages: Bilingual courses taught in French and English unless indicated otherwise
New Sessions: Approximately every three months throughout the year
Why Train at Académie Om?
Program Structure & Hours
1. Theoretical Studies — 200 Hours
Completed From Home
The theoretical component is completed through flexible, self-paced study using Académie Om's professional training manuals, guided readings, assignments, and evaluations.
You may begin studying as soon as you register.
Throughout the program, instructors remain available to answer questions and clarify concepts.
Theoretical Curriculum
Ethics & Professionalism
Client Counselling
Sexuality
Communication & Client Assessment
Treatment Principles and Clinical Application
Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapists
Pathology & Massage Contraindications
Career Planning & Professional Practice Development
These subjects provide the scientific, ethical, interpersonal, and professional knowledge required to practise massage therapy safely and confidently.
2. Hands-On Training — 150 Hours
Practical training takes place in person at our Saint-Laurent training centre.
📍 Académie Om
2075 rue de l'Église, Saint-Laurent, QC
Skills are introduced progressively so that each stage of the program builds naturally upon the previous one.
Students learn and practise:
These hours include weekly readings and home-practice assignments that reinforce the content taught in class and allow students to continue developing their skills between training days.
3. Clinical Practicum & Mentorship — 50 Hours
The clinical practicum bridges the gap between learning massage and actually becoming a massage therapist. Students complete 25 hours of hands-on massage treatments, ideally within the professional clinics at Vibrations Om.
Students may complete their internship at:
📍 Vibrations Om Décarie: 847 boul. Décarie, Saint-Laurent, QC
or
📍 Vibrations Om Pointe-Claire: 46 ave. Sainte-Anne, Pointe-Claire, QC
Internship scheduling is arranged at your own pace according to your availability.
Students who are unable to complete their practicum at Vibrations Om may also complete an approved external practicum using Académie Om's official internship documentation and requirements. A final evaluation incurring a $100 fee is required for students who complete their practicum outside.
The remaining clinical hours recognize the professional responsibilities surrounding each treatment, including client intake, health-history review, assessment, treatment planning, preparation and cleanup, home-care recommendations, post-treatment follow-up, mentorship sessions and at home readings.
Individual Mentorship
Students who take on their Internship at Vibrations Om receive two free individual mentorship sessions during the program.
First Mentorship: Completed before or near the beginning of the clinical practicum. The instructor helps ensure that the student is prepared to begin working with real clients safely and professionally.
Second Mentorship: Completed toward the end of the program. This session allows the instructor to review the student's progress, provide individualized feedback, address areas that need refinement, and help prepare the student for independent professional practice.
Diploma Awarded
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students receive:
Massage Therapist Diploma — 400 Hours in Swedish Massage
Graduates are pre-approved to apply for membership with any of these professional massage therapy associations:
Once accepted by the professional association of their choice, eligible therapists may issue massage therapy insurance receipts to their clients according to that association's requirements.
Continue to 1,000 Hours
Language
Unless otherwise indicated, our courses are bilingual.
In bilingual groups, instruction is provided in both French and English, allowing students to participate comfortably in the language of their choice.
Académie Om manuals, assignments, and evaluations are available in English or French.
Course Calendar
New groups begin throughout the year.
2026 Fall Session
Choose one:
October 13 – December 15, 2026
English • Tuesdays • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • English
October 17 – December 19, 2026
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Bilingual
October 18 – December 20, 2026
Sundays 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Bilingual
2027 Winter Session
Choose one:
January 9 – March 20, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
January 9 – March 20, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
January 10 – March 21, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
January 12 – March 23, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM • English
2027 Spring Session
Choose one:
April 3 – June 12, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
April 3 – June 12, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
April 4 – June 13, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
April 6 – June 15, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM • English
2027 Summer Intensive
Choose one:
July 31 – September 4, 2027
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Bilingual
August 3 – September 7, 2027
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • English
2027 Fall Session
Choose one:
September 18 – December 4, 2027
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM • Bilingual
September 18 – December 4, 2027
Saturdays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
September 19 – December 5, 2027
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM • Bilingual
October 5 – December 14, 2027
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM • English
Tuition
400h Massage Therapist Training
Total Tuition: $3,300
Paid in four installments of $825
Académie Om professional training courses are non-taxable.
Required Materials
Students require the following materials for training:
Académie Om course manual — $80
4L massage gel — $72
Large gel pump — $7
Oil holster with bottle — $20
Professional-quality 3-piece sheet set — $62
Two hand towels — $4 each
Estimated total for manual and materials: $249 + taxes
Materials may be purchased at Académie Om on the first day of training or through our online store.
Students who would like to begin their readings in advance are encouraged to purchase the manual before the course begins.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential because hands-on massage skills require supervised practice and cannot be fully replaced through independent study.
Students may miss one practical training day without consequence. For additional missed training days, a private make-up session is required to validate the training and ensure that all necessary practical competencies have been covered. Private make-up sessions last 90 minutes per missed training day at $100/hour.
This policy helps ensure that every graduate receiving an Académie Om diploma has completed the practical training required to practise safely and professionally.
Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw from the program, a $100 administrative fee applies, in addition to the prorated tuition corresponding to the practical training already attended.
Example
If you have attended 30% of the practical training when you withdraw, you would be responsible for:
30% of the program tuition + $100 administrative fee
Because each group is limited to only 10 students, registration reserves a place that can no longer be offered to another student once the training has begun. We therefore ask students to inform us as early as possible if they are unable to participate.
Ready to Begin?
New training groups begin approximately every three months throughout the year.
Places are limited to only 10 students per group, and certain schedules fill quickly.
Register early to secure the session that works best for you.
400 Hours • $3,300 • Four Installments • Maximum 10 Students
Get Certified. Start Your Career.
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