European Massage Therapy School
European Massage Therapy School (EMTS) is a private postsecondary institution that opened in Skokie, Illinois in October 1997 and opened its Las Vegas, Nevada location in 2006; the Las Vegas site is now the main campus and Skokie is the non-main campus. The school offers a single 625-clock-hour Professional Massage Therapy Program that leads to a diploma and prepares graduates to sit for the MBLEx. Instruction is delivered on-site at the school's facility.
Accreditation
- Accredited (institutional) by ABHES since December 2003; entitles EMTS to offer Title IV aid. Independently corroborated in the CHEA institution directory (institutional accreditation + accredited Diploma in Professional Massage Therapy). ABHES ID number and current term dates not verified.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Listed as an approved massage therapy program ("EUROPEAN MASSAGE THERAPY, LAS VEGAS, NV"), approval date 4/18/2018, on the Board's Approved Programs list as of August 8, 2023
NV
Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy (NSBMT)
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy | Diploma | 625 clock hours; approximately 35 weeks on an evening or daytime schedule | In person | $10,450 | $10,900 | 1% | 1% | 1% | View |
Data sources
- EMTS Student Catalog and Addendum 2026 (revised January 5, 2026) — accreditation, approvals, history, program hours/length, tuition and fees, gainful employment disclosureEuropean Massage Therapy School · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Consumer Information — 2024-2025 Las Vegas campus outcome rates, complaint/oversight contacts, disclosure documentsEuropean Massage Therapy School · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Accreditation page — ABHES institutional accreditation statementEuropean Massage Therapy School · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Massage Therapy Program page — curriculum content and campus phoneEuropean Massage Therapy School · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy — Approved Programs as of August 8, 2023Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is European Massage Therapy School accredited?
- Yes — European Massage Therapy School is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is European Massage Therapy School located?
- European Massage Therapy School's main campus is at 9440 W Sahara Ave, Ste 250, Las Vegas, NV, 89117.
- What programs does European Massage Therapy School offer?
- European Massage Therapy School offers 1 programs including Massage Therapy.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Massage Therapy
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $10,450
- Fees
- $230
- Books & supplies
- $220
- Total program cost
- $10,900
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