800hours
Oriental Massage Therapy
Professional massage therapy education with Eastern bodywork traditions woven into scientific study and practical training.
Welcome to AMOM.
Traditional Wisdom. Modern Training.
Real Careers.
We are the Acupuncture and Massage School of Oriental Medicine: rooted in Michigan, serving students across America and welcoming learners from around the world. Eastern healing traditions and Western scientific education meet here.
Illustrative teaching scenes; campus exterior retouched from school photography.
Our school
Michigan roots.
A national vision.
Our mission is to preserve traditional healing knowledge and make professional education accessible, affordable and useful in everyday practice.
AMOM was founded in Michigan to make the study of traditional Oriental medicine and bodywork available to people who want to build a profession helping others. Our home is Michigan; our outlook reaches across the United States and around the world. We are building a school where students from different places can learn together and prepare for professional life.
Our ambition is to become one of America’s leading massage therapy schools. As Michigan’s only Oriental medicine school, we build a bridge between Eastern bodywork traditions and Western anatomy, physiology and modern professional practice. Students learn how the body works, develop their hands and learn to listen carefully to the person in front of them.
Some students arrive ready to begin their first career. Others bring years of experience in a different field, or a long-standing interest in natural approaches to wellness. We welcome that range of experience. What matters is a willingness to study, practise and take the responsibilities of client care seriously.
The classroom, teaching clinic and community are connected parts of an AMOM education. Knowledge becomes more useful when students can explain it, practise it and apply it with care.
Teaching & practice
See it demonstrated.
Try it. Ask questions.
Learning a hands-on profession takes repetition and feedback. Our instructors guide students from understanding a technique to practising it with purpose.
The science behind the work
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology give students a foundation for understanding the body. Models, visual references and practical study help connect those subjects to the work of massage therapy.
Guidance from instructors
Demonstration, supervised practice and individual corrections are part of learning here. Students work on pressure, positioning, movement and body mechanics while developing confidence in their own hands.
Learning to care for clients
Clinical learning also means preparing a space, communicating clearly, obtaining consent and respecting boundaries. Hygiene, documentation and professional conduct belong alongside technique from the beginning.
Our hybrid format combines online academic learning with in-person practical instruction. The hands-on parts of training take place at the school, where students can practise and receive guidance.
The AMOM teaching clinicStudy at AMOM
Choose your next step.
Our current programs focus on massage therapy and continuing education. Compare the curriculum and schedule with admissions to find the right fit for your goals.
650hours
Massage Therapy
A focused professional training option that brings academic foundations, massage technique and supervised practice together.
CEcourses
Continuing Education
Further study for licensed professionals, with individual courses in traditional bodywork and related techniques.
Continuing education subjects include acupressure and Chinese Tuina, cupping, reflexology, moxibustion, Gua Sha and aromatherapy. Course pages provide the current hours, eligibility and reservation details.
Our community
Different backgrounds.
A shared place to learn.
AMOM welcomes students from across the United States and around the world. Our community has included learners from China, Germany, Spain, Thailand, Korea, Japan and the Philippines, as well as Michigan and other American communities. Students bring different languages, life experiences and reasons for choosing this work.
Hundreds of graduates are part of the school’s story. Class gatherings, course completions and graduation celebrations mark the time and effort that students put into their education.
Community practice also brings learning beyond the classroom. Working with people helps students understand that good care involves attentiveness, communication and respect as well as skilled technique.
Preparing for professional life
We want students to leave with practical ability, professional habits and a clear understanding of their next steps. Study support and exam preparation help connect coursework with the requirements of entering the profession.
Massage therapists work in many settings, including:
- Massage practices, spas and wellness centers
- Rehabilitation and multidisciplinary clinics
- Sports and recovery settings
- Independent practice and community wellness
Graduation, examination and state licensing are separate steps. Admissions can explain how the current program fits those requirements and provide the school catalog.
Come and meet us
Visit the school.
See the teaching spaces, ask about a typical class week and talk through the program with admissions. A visit is a good way to decide whether AMOM feels right for you.
28446 Franklin RoadSouthfield, MI 48034Arrange a school visit
Make a plan for your education
Bring your questions about schedules, tuition, the application process and studying alongside work or family responsibilities. We can help you compare the two massage therapy programs and review available scholarship options.
Tuition and scholarships
Request the current school catalog
855-888-8820
Acupuncture, Chinese medicine and herbal traditions remain part of AMOM’s long-term academic direction. Read about future academic plans.