A meaningful, connective career for the bold at heart!
Are you looking for a flexible wellness career? Do you want to contribute to the health of your community in a direct and meaningful way? Massage therapists build deep and lasting relationships, cultivating healthy connections. Our program centers your healing and self exploration, bringing you to Costa Rica to reset your health, mindset, and launch your new career. Contatto Wellness’s staff has decades of practical and educational experience in massage, bringing you experiential learning that incorporates art and movement. This accelerated massage program at Contatto is more than just a course, it’s a catalyst for your future!
Our next program is starting January 6, 2025
Education
Our intimate program has a maximum of 12 students guaranteeing highly individualized academic support. We incorporate movement, art, games, media and hands-on education alongside lecture classes. Students will receive one-on-one critique, coaching and business classes to shape your best path forward with massage. You will leave CWEC fully prepared for the MBLEx and to begin your career as an entry-level massage therapist. CWEC is a 500-hour program with an option to take an additional 125 hour (advanced studies) course.
Accommodations
Contatto’s campus has four two bedroom, one bath cabinas. In each cabina there is a bunk room (2 people occupancy) and a queen room (1-2 people occupancy), with shared bathroom, kitchen, living room and porches. The cabinas feature locally crafted furniture, artisanal Moroccan rugs, and other unique touches from our travels. Our cabinas do not have TVs as we encourage you to unplug as much as possible while you are here, but you are welcome to use the projector to screen media in the evenings.
Most of your classes will take place in the large outdoor classroom with beautiful views. We will supply massage tables, chairs, yoga mats, arts and craft supplies. There is a wellness reference library on site to support your learning and research.
The property features a large pool, outdoor shower, poolside bar, outdoor kitchen, communal eating area, fountain and beautiful gardens full of hummingbirds and other pollinators. The gated property is in a quiet residential neighborhood, one block from the river and under five minutes walking to a grocery store, restaurants and more.
Uvita, Costa Rica
Uvita is a small town that has a lot going on. Catering to a mix of Tico families, ex-pats and sustainable tourism, the town offers many restaurants, shops, and lots of excursion opportunities. Marine activities are varied including epic diving, surfing, and whale watching as the area is home to dolphins and Humpback Whales. To the east, there are many waterfalls bringing refreshing water off the mountains, perfect for an afternoon adventure.
Are you…
…an adventurous spirit?
…a lifetime learner?
…an empathetic listener?
…someone who wants to help people?
…wanting to expand your wellness empire?
…ready to join a community dedicated to improving the health and wellness of others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, a career in massage therapy awaits!
Our next program begins January 6, 2025
Why should I become a massage therapist?
Massage therapy has been ranked in the top ten best jobs without a college degree!
-U.S. News and World Report
What’s Included
500 hours of expert instruction
Regular hands-on training and practice
Access to student clinic and a minimum of 40 clinic experiences
Regular access to massage and wellness library and instructor office hours
Access to pool, grounds, and gardens
Daily breakfast and lunch (a few exceptions)
Two school t-shirts
What’s Not Included
Round trip airfare
Souvenir shopping
Taxis
Laundry
Personal medical and trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
Textbooks
Dinners and any meal eaten off campus
Alcohol
Bunk Room
You’ll be sharing a room with another student. You’ll have a single bed, 100% cotton linens and towels, and a kitchenette and bathroom shared with 2-3 others.
Private Room
Relax in your own space! You’ll have a Queen size bed, 100% cotton linens and towels, and a kitchenette and bathroom shared with two other students.
Partners
If you’re attending with a partner, share a private room and receive the bunk room price per person. Queen size bed, 100% cotton linens and towels, and a kitchenette and bathroom shared with two other students.
The program is an intensive immersion in the workings of the mind, body, and heart. A balance of kinesthetic training, academic preparation, and body awareness exercises. We’re intentionally small so you are safe and supported and we use multiple teaching strategies so that you leave prepared for your career and transformed by your experience
Are you convinced? Ready to apply? Your massage education in spectacular Costa Rica awaits!
Have more questions? That’s great! We’re here to answer them and help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Send us a message and we’ll respond within as soon as we can!
Refund Policy
A full refund of all monies paid by the student may be obtained if the student cancels the enrollment agreement within 72 hours of signing the enrollment agreement. Any tuition or fees collected prior to the start of class, with the exceptions of the application fee and a $250 registration fee, will be returned to any student who decides not to attend the school.
A student who withdraws or is terminated after attending classes will receive a refund according to the following schedule:
Withdrawing within the first week of the period of enrollment for which the student was charged, the refund shall equal 75% of monies paid, less a registration fee ($250), and a withdrawal fee ($100).
After the first week but before the end of the third week of the period of enrollment, the refund shall equal 25% of monies paid, less a registration fee ($250), and a withdrawal fee ($100).
After the end of the third week of the period of enrollment, the student is obligated for one hundred percent of the tuition charges paid.
As noted above, there is a $100 withdrawal fee. Students wishing to withdraw from the school will need to give a written notice. The day the written notice is received in the education office will serve as the official withdrawal date.