The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy is the premier study abroad program in the world for Massage Therapy Certification! In 2020, CRSMT became the world’s first COMTA Accredited Massage Therapy program for study abroad. Students receive an outstanding education that prepares them to perform at a highly-skilled level in the massage therapy industry. The CRSMT curriculum builds a solid foundation of knowledge in combination with advanced skills such that students graduate well equipped to provide customized therapeutic massage treatments to safely and effectively address everything from relaxation to sports-related injuries. Graduates of CRSMT are eligible for licensing in most of the US and many other places around the world.

Intensive Residential Study Abroad

CRSMT was founded in 2006 with the specific intent of creating an environment that would break the mold with regard to massage therapy education. Our founders had the inspiring vision of creating a program that incorporates adventure, awe-inspiring beauty, and the raw environment of Costa Rica into an intensive residential study abroad massage therapy program. Today, CRSMT is proudly producing talented and creative bodywork artists that are armed and ready to contribute to and succeed in the healing arts industry.

Inspiring Learning Environment

We are strongly committed to train heart-centered therapists that possess strong foundational knowledge of massage techniques, health sciences, and professional standards of practice and ethics. It is also our goal to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where our students can create their own style and individuality with regard to their bodywork skills.

Inspiring Excellence

Our students take an amazing journey that covers a vast spectrum of experiences, challenges, and emotions. We have taken great care in designing the program to tap into the human spirit and appetite for adventure while providing an intensive academic environment that will inspire excellence. The rigors of the program as well as the beauty and intimacy that come with living and learning abroad will test your commitment, strength, and fortitude, but will reward you with a strong sense of achievement, confidence, personal growth, friendships, laughter – as well as a new career.