Downeast School Of Massage
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Downeast School Of Massage
Attending the right massage school is much more than learning lessons. Here at Downeast School of Massage, we believe it should open the door to understanding holistic health and the wide variety of opportunities that studying massage and bodywork presents to you. Teaching you the art and science of massage so you can create a long and successful career.

We are committed to continually expand with the profession so we can offer our students as many opportunities as possible. What's are two great next steps that you can take to explore your possibilities in the massage profession? 1. Simply call us now at 207-832-5531 and speak with Emily, our friendly and helpful Admissions Guide to find out more.

2. Visit us in person to experience a tour of our beautiful campus and learn how YOU can OPEN THE DOOR to a dream career today! Science is the foundation of your art. The development of your palpation skills and the technique utilized is based on the structure. Pehr Hendrik Ling (1776-1839), the founder of the Swedish system of medical gymnastics, believed that a thorough knowledge of the human body and nature's laws was a minimum for an intelligent understanding of.
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The Downeast School of Massage was established in 1981 for the purpose of training individuals in the health professional career field of Massage Therapy.
DSM began with the founder-director, Nancy Dail, and four determined students.
As the years have passed, the school has grown with its graduates and the profession.
Although the program began with a strong core curriculum of Swedish Massage and related courses, additional courses and program shifts gradually developed, as the vision of the profession became reality.
Science is the foundation of your art.
The development of your palpation skills and the technique utilized is based on the structure.
Pehr Hendrik Ling (1776-1839), the founder of the Swedish system of medical gymnastics, believed that a thorough knowledge of the human body and nature's laws was a minimum for an intelligent understanding of physical education.
Ling studied Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Lund and developed a practice from a scientific position that attempted to explain the cause-and-effect relationships of the healing process.
Although DSM has a strong foundation in the sciences, the program goes well beyond science and teaches the student a wide variety of practical experiences.
Massage courses begin with a comprehensive presentation of therapeutic massage theory and technique.
Integration with other courses during the program enables the student to give a massage treatment designed for the individual, based on the structure, medical history, postural assessment, and problem at hand.
Self-care classes teach the student lessons in stretching, boundaries, communication skills, and self-awareness for physical and emotional needs during school and in practice.
Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age with a high school degree or equivalent; no other age limits or age discrimination.
Students must receive a professional massage before acceptance to the program.
Students should be in good physical and mental health and be of high moral character.
Students are accepted according to available space, without regard to gender, color, creed, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
We welcome prospective students to make an appointment to visit the school.
DSM offers continuing education in order to present a holistic approach to learning.
Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Polarity, and Centering Techniques for Body/Mind are available to take in combination with a program choice or separately from the core at a later date.
Courses are individually priced according to length, design, and purpose.
Special guest workshops, certification programs, and other continuing education options are also open to graduates and professional massage therapists.
Guest speakers from all over the world have presented on a wide variety of subjects at DSM. Curriculum, special electives, continuing education, programs, and dates are subject to change.
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