Amateur Workshops for All Skill Levels

College of DuPage offers beginner-friendly massage classes designed for all skill levels. Whether you're simply curious or looking to learn practical massage techniques, our Bring Your Own Partner (BYOP) courses are the perfect place to start.

Taught by licensed massage therapists, these hands-on classes will show you how to give safe, satisfying, and effective massages — no prior experience needed. You’ll learn foundational techniques in a supportive, professional environment.

Thinking about a career in massage therapy? Explore our Massage Therapy Licensure Program to take the next step toward becoming a licensed professional.

What to Expect

Classes are designed with your comfort, privacy and success in mind:

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for free movement.
• All supplies are provided, and classes take place in our dedicated massage therapy classroom.
• Privacy is respected — each massage station is equipped with curtains, and participants will only work with the partner they registered with.

Join us at COD and experience hands-on learning from industry professionals in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming Classes

Relaxation Massage with Oil

Learn a basic routine under the guidance of a professional massage therapy instructor in our private classroom massage stations. Discover techniques for soothing relaxation and pain relief while being instructed in safe practices. This hands-on workshop is intended to improve your amateur at-home skills for massaging bare skin. Sheets and massage oil will be provided. Please wear flexible clothing you can move in. Participants are required to register in pairs. Instructor: Phil Hinton

Part One:
Sunday, July 26
1 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0601-001

Part Two (must be taken in order):
Sunday, Aug. 16
1 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0601-010

Kitchen Table Massage

Does this scenario sound familiar? Your loved one has had a rough day and you look over to see them trying to rub their own sore muscles; all you want to do is help ease that pain. This class will provide easy-to-learn but effective techniques to offer a quick 5-10 minute pick-up massage without any need for special equipment or undressing. You can offer quick relief right at the kitchen table with these techniques for the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Register with a friend or family member. Students will only be massaging the person they enrolled with, and all attendees must be registered. Instructor: Phil Hinton

Sunday, May 31
1 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0602-001

Reflexology: Easy Feet

This technique promotes well-being throughout the body when applied to hands and feet. Learn the history of reflexology and receive a hand and foot chart to take home for reference. This technique is applied with light pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. (7 CE hours) Instructor: Phil Hinton

Check back for future dates.
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BMAST-0503-001, $220
SRC 1131

Partner Stretching and Clothed Massage

Learn fully-clothed massage techniques without the use of oil or a special table. Explore skills that address common conditions such as tight shoulders and low back pain without fatiguing your hands. Participants are required to register in pairs. Instructor: Alice Axt-Pilon

Sunday, April 26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BMAST-0605-001, $40
PEC 136

Sunday, Aug. 9
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BMAST-0605-001 (Summer term), $40
PEC 136