Massage Therapy · Lake Wales, FL

Massage Therapy Program in Lake Wales, FL

500 hours of anatomy, technique and supervised hands-on practice at our massage therapy school in Lake Wales, FL, serving Polk County and Central Florida. Day or evening, with the training you need to sit for the MBLEx and become a licensed massage therapist (LMT).

500 hours Board approved CIE License No. 12975
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Massage therapy program at a glance

Hours 500 288 in person + 212 online
Tuition $7,500 + $500 registration · $500 books
Next start Jan 20, 2027 Day · Mon/Wed/Fri
Schedule 18 wks Day 18 wks · Evening 32 wks

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A 500-hour program that teaches massage theory and technique alongside the anatomy and physiology you need to work safely and confidently with real clients. In-person time is theory, demonstration and hands-on lab; the online portion carries the academic material.

129Theory · in person
159Lab · in person
212Online

288 in-person hours plus 212 online hours — 500 total, part time.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain massage theory and technique, plus the anatomy and physiology behind safe, effective treatment.
  • Run a full session with clear communication and inside your scope of practice.
  • Recognize common dysfunctions of the extremities and spine — and know when to refer a client to a physician.
  • Practice manual skills on a range of clientele until they hold up under real conditions.
  • Sit for the state licensing exam with both the theory and the technique hours behind you.

Prerequisites

18 or olderApplicants must be at least 18 years old.
Diploma or GEDHigh school diploma or GED required. Don't have one? Visit ged.com to get started.
Photo IDGovernment-issued photo identification at enrollment.

No prior massage or medical experience needed — courses are open entry and we train you from the ground up.

Hands-on table work from your first weeks.
Instructor leading a massage therapy lecture for students at Preserva Institute
Small classes, instructor-led lessons.

Class times

  • Day — 18 weeks: Mon / Wed / Fri, 9:00am – 3:30pm
  • Evening — 32 weeks: Tue / Thu, 6:00pm – 10:00pm, plus every 4th Saturday, 8:30am – 2:30pm

Upcoming starts

Day · 18 weeksMon / Wed / Fri · 9:00am – 3:30pm
Starts Jan 20, 2027Ends Jun 4, 2027
Day · 18 weeksMon / Wed / Fri · 9:00am – 3:30pm
Starts Mar 22, 2027Ends Jul 30, 2027
Evening · 32 weeksTue / Thu + every 4th Saturday · 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Starts Aug 24, 2027Ends Apr 26, 2028

Day classes run on monthly rolling admission. Dates are the currently published schedule — confirm the next start with admissions before you commit.

Tuition$7,500
Registration & licensure$500
BooksFREE$500$500
Total program cost$8,500$8,500 $8,000

Books free with early enrollment (sign up 15+ days before your start).

Act now — books free if you enroll 15+ days before your start. Apply now

Estimate your payments

Schedule
Payment frequency

Day track · 18 weeks. Based on a $1,000 deposit and no interest. Payments are rounded up to the nearest dollar; the final payment is adjusted down.

Tuition, financial aid and payment options are detailed on the Admissions page.

Paying for it

  • $1,000 deposit, then interest-free weekly or monthly payments.
  • Financing through Affirm, up to 24 months.
  • Refer a friend and earn a $200 gift card when they enroll.

The program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, and the Board of Massage Therapy. After you finish, the path to a Florida license is:

Complete the 500-hour program.
Pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.
Apply to the Florida Department of Health for a Florida Massage Therapist license.

Massage therapists in the U.S. earn an average of $45,000–$55,000 a year, depending on location and experience.

Preserva Institute is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 12975.

How long does the program take?18 weeks on the day schedule, 32 weeks on the evening schedule.
Do I need experience?No. Courses are open entry and start with the fundamentals.
Can I pay monthly?Yes — $1,000 deposit, then interest-free weekly or monthly payments. Affirm financing runs up to 24 months.
What are the class hours?Day: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am–3:30pm. Evening: Tue/Thu 6:00pm–10:00pm plus every 4th Saturday 8:30am–2:30pm.
Is the school closed for holidays?Yes: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and spring break week.
Where is the school?105 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853. Call 863-658-4360.

Program documents

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Day and evening starts are open now. Apply online, or ask for the full program packet and we will walk you through the next start date.

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Preserva Institute105 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853863-658-4360CIE License No. 12975