New School for Massage - Chicago (River North)
Two locations:
747 N LaSalle Dr #300, Chicago, IL 60654
18440 Thompson Ct #102, Tinley Park, IL 60477

​Admissions: 312-757-5059
Toll Free:      888-461-0114
Clinic:           312-854-2834
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Class Schedule

The Diploma program is offered on a full-time (fast-track option) or part-time (extended-track option) basis.

Fast-Track option: Classes meet 3 days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 8:45AM to 5:05PM, for 6.5 to 7 months. Students are expected to allocate an additional 10-20 hours of time for homework. Students who work more than 20 hours per week may not be admitted into the fast-track program.

Extended-track option A: Classes meet on 3 eveningsper week for 10.5 to 11 months: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday evenings from 5:45PM to 9:35PM.  

Extended-track option B: Classes meet 2 afternoons/evenings per week for 10.5 to 11 months: Tuesdays from 1:15PM to 9:35PM, and on Thursdays from 5:45PM to 9:35PM.  

Note: During the second half of the program, students must complete their clinic preparation and clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of two four-hour sessions; clinic practice consists of twenty five five-hour shifts. Clinic prep and practice is typically on Saturdays and Sundays.

Each new group is limited to 14 students. Call 888-461-0114 to start your exciting journey or attend one of our information sessions.

New classes start on the second Thursday of each month.

2021-2022 Class Schedule​​​
  • May 13, 2021 - all tracks
  • June 10, 2021 - all tracks
  • July 8, 2021 - all tracks
  • August 12, 2021 - all tracks
  • September 9, 2021 - all tracks
  • October 14, 2021 - all tracks
  • November 11, 2021 - all tracks
  • December 9, 2021 - all tracks
  • January 13, 2022  - all tracks
  • February 10, 2022 - all tracks
  • March 10, 2022 - all tracks
  • April 14, 2022  - all tracks
  • May 12, 2022 - all tracks
  • June 9, 2022 - all tracks
  • July 14, 2022 - all tracks


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