Here is a list of California schools which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the popular holistic healing and alternative arts field. We’ve gathered information about a career in holistic healing, located at the bottom of this page. We also have a more detailed article on the various holistic health career paths and the rules and regulations that you should be aware of within the state of California.
Acupressure Institute
Locations: Berkeley, CAAdvanced Training
Locations: El Cajon, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Ahern Massage Therapy School
Locations: Mariposa, CA- Massage Therapy (Certificate)
American Career College
Locations: Anaheim, CA / Ontario, CA- Massage Therapist (Certificate)
American College of Healthcare
Locations: Riverside, CAAngley College
Locations: Online- Theraputic Massage (Diploma)
Anthem College
Locations: Sacramento, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Anthem College Online
Locations: Online- Massage Therapy (Associate)
Bakersfield Spa Institute
Locations: Bakersfield, CABamboo Garden School of Massage
Locations: For Bragg, CAThe Body Institute
Locations: Roseville, CABryan College of Court Reporting
Locations: Gold River, CA- Advanced Health and Fitness Training (Diploma)
- Advanced Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (Diploma)
Calistoga Massage Therapy School
Locations: Santa Rosa, CA- Massage Therapy (Certificate)
Career Networks Institute
Locations: Costa Mesa, CA- Professional Massage Therapy Training (Diploma)
Carrington College California
Locations: Antioch, CA / Pleasant Hill, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Jose, CA / San Leandro, CA / Stockton, CA- Massage Therapy (Associate)
- Massage Therapy (Certificate)
- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Charter College
Locations: Canyon Country, CA / Lancaster, CA / Long Beach, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Everest College
Locations: Alhambra, CA / Anaheim, CA / City of Industry, CA / Gardena, CA / Hayward, CA / Ontario, CA / Reseda, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Francisco, CA / San Jose, CA / Santa Ana, CA / Torrance, CA / West Los Angeles, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Five Branches University
Locations: San Jose, CA- Asian Body Work/Massage Therapy (Certificate)
Fremont College
Locations: Cerritos, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Fresno Adult School
Locations: Fresno, CAGlobal College of Natural Medicine
Locations: OnlineHands on Healing Institute
Locations: Tujunga, CAHigh-Tech Institute
Locations: Sacramento, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Holistic Life Institute, School of Massage and Natural Health
Locations: Oakdale, CAInstitute for Business and Technology
Locations: Santa Clara, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
IPPT Career School
Locations: North Hollywood, CAJust For Your Health College
Locations: San Jose, CAKaplan College
Locations: Palm Springs, CA / Riverside, CA / Vista (North County), CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
- Holistic Health Practitioner (Diploma)
Lincoln Institute of Body Therapy
Locations: Orange, CAMassage Center
Locations: Chatsworth, CA / Thousand Oaks, CA- 300-Hour Massage Therapist Course (Certificate)
- 500-Hour National Certification Course (Certificate)
Mesa Academy of Massage
Locations: Placentia, CAMilan Institute
Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Clovis, CA / Indio, CA / Visalia, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
National Career College
Locations: Van Nuys, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
North-West College
Locations: Pasadena, CA / Pomona, CA / West Covina, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Locations: San Diego, CA- Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Doctorate)
- Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine (Master)
San Joaquin Valley College
Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Modesto, CA- Therapeutic Massage (Associate)
Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute
Locations: Santa Barbara, CASanta Barbara Business College
Locations: Bakersfield, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
School of Holistic Touch, Inc
Locations: Ontario, CA- Holistic Health Practitioner (Certificate)
- Massage Therapist (Certificate)
Summit Career College
Locations: Colton, CA- Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Holistic Healing Career Information
If you’re interested in herbal medicine, massage therapy, or a natural health career field, you can make a good living at it. Being a relatively new field, a degree in holistic medicine can open doors to many unique and well-paying jobs. There are more and more choices when trying to decide on a holistic health care program. Most natural health and holistic health care programs are based on the principle that healing will occur naturally within the human body if it is given what it truly needs. These things being fresh air, sunlight, a proper diet, pure water, exercise and rest. Some degree programs focus on providing the necessary skills and knowledge to become a natural health consultant. Others might focus on integrating natural health methods into an existing healthcare practice like massage or chiropractic work.
Career Paths
- Herbalist
- Chiropractor
- Natural Health Counselor
- Massage Therapist
Salary Information
The earnings of Holistic School graduates vary depending on their experience, chosen field, skill level, and location. Median salaries for Herbalists and Natural Health Counselors are about $32,000. Massage Therapist’s are at about $40,000 and Chiropractor’s can make a six figure salary.
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