Welcome to the only California State Certified Massage School
in Humboldt County!


Our Basic Holistic Massage Therapy Program ~
Fall 2026 is currently in session! 

Upcoming Community Winter 2026 Workshops

Join us for Healing Sound Bath with Amy
Dec 18th noon-2pm Doors open at 11:30 am. $20

 

Upcoming Winter 2026 Classes*
Curious about upcoming classes?

 

heartAbdominal Massage Class with Jewel:  Dec 7th-10th 

heartReflexology Class with Suzanna: Dec 14th-17th

$330/class; payment plans available.

Reserve your spot today and start your journey toward becoming a skilled holistic massage therapist!
  
Interested in taking an upcoming class? Some classes have prerequisites, so please give us a call! Contact the school to register or ask questions.

We've been making exciting updates to our website! If you have any questions or need
any assistance, please call the school directly at (707) 630-3407.

WELCOME to the only CA State approved massage school in Humboldt County!

Therapeutic Massage

We offer a variety of services to help with injuries, chronic pain management, and general relaxation. Massage therapy provides relief for people from all walks of life and addresses different needs. Check out our therapeutic and wellness sessions!
 

Massage School

Our Massage Therapist Program has been designed for students who have a desire to help others, become competent in Therapeutic Massage from a Holistic perspective, and seek aid in their own creative healing process. Students are encouraged to develop a highly personalized style of massage. See our "ABOUT" tab for more info
 

Church of Loving Hands

We offer spiritual teachings in conjunction with (or separate from) massage therapy. For those who are interested in learning to teach, counsel, and facilitate healing circles or simply work on their own spiritual path; based upon METAPHYSICS, HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION and the SACRED TREE TEACHINGS of the Medicine Wheel.
 

 

Please stop by at 32 Sunnybrae Center in Arcata, or give us a call at (707) 630-3407 to Book your next massage.

Looking for a gift? Loving Hands Massage GIFT CERTIFICATES make a wonderful gift for any occasion.

 


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. Licensed to Operate School #1200261 (Bureau Private Post Secondary Education), Since 1989. Licensed to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009"
  2. Approved by the California Massage Therapy Council, School # SCH0011 ** www.camtc.org
  3. NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODY WORK: Approved Continuing Education Provider #022364-00
  4. Loving Hands Institute is a member of ABMP, the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.