Health Options Institute, in Bethlehem, has released its schedule for the 613 Hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program. The suggested schedule of the Diploma Program; offering flexible day, evening and weekend courses; is designed to take 18 and a half months, starting October 10, on a part time basis. The program may be shortened for those seeking to graduate sooner.  

“This program is designed for the serious massage therapy student who seeks to develop him or herself in a program of education complete with eight different modalities of massage in addition to basic bodywork training”, states founder Elizabeth Grubb. “This program is designed to fit the needs of students looking to enter the occupation of massage in a wide variety of settings, including spas, salons, resorts, athletic areas, wellness centers, medical massage, and more.”

Health Options offers the most comprehensive program in the area for prospective therapists including courses in deep muscle massage, anatomy and physiology, reflexology, client communication skills, shiatsu, sports massage, lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage), neuromuscular therapy, orthopedic assessment, customized business classes, aromatherapy, and more. Courses within the 613 Hour Program can be taken as single classes, provided the prerequisite education is met.

Health Options Institute is located at 1926 Second St., in Bethlehem. For more information call 610-419-3535 or visit HealthOptionsInstitute.org.