Massage Therapist schools in California like NWC teach the skills to relieve patients of pain. The Massage Therapist program provides the basic knowledge, tools, ethics, and behaviors that will enable you to successfully practice as a Massage Therapist in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain in-depth educational skills that increase your knowledge and develop specialized techniques of massage. The distinguishing characteristics of a person entering this career are a deep commitment to the service of others, willingness to provide quality health care as a part of a health care team and an interest in the day-to-day operations of a modern health care facility.