Relax. The world can wait.

Laurel Highlands Therapeutic Academy (LHTA) is a leading massage therapy school located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Alongside our top-tier educational programs, we offer professional massage services to promote health and wellness. We believe that health and wellness are essential for living an ideal life, enabling you to move, relax, sleep, and work with minimal discomfort.

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ABOUT US

Our vision is simple yet profound:

Laurel Highlands Therapeutic Academy wishes to support as many individuals as possible in their journey toward healing and relaxation. In a world filled with stress, we are dedicated to helping the body heal itself and providing moments of peace and tranquility.

LHTA is community-centric, focusing on benefiting both our clients and teaching our students.
LHTA belives massage therapy provides an effective, side-effect-free relief and well-being
LHTA strongly believes that massage therapy is a process, it's not a one time fix.
Our priority at LHTA is to create an environment that enhances relaxation, allowing our customers to unwind and feel at ease.

Why Massage Therapy Works

Reduce Anxiety

A 1-hr massage boosts mood by increasing serotonin and reducing cortisol, counteracting stress and anxiety.

Improve Circulation

Improve circulation by stimulating blood flow and enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues.

Pain Relief

Massages are highly effective in targeting and releasing chronic muscle tension and knots, which can contribute to pain and discomfort.

Enhanced Flexibility and Range of Motion

Increase the range of movement by increasing the temperature of soft tissues, tissue elasticity, breaking down adhesions, reducing swelling and removing waste products from the muscles.

Improved Sleep

Increase serotonin levels prepare the body to develop melatonin. Preparing you for a restful sleep.

Accelerated Injury Recovery

An effective complementary therapy for injury recovery and rehabilitation, by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and breaking up scar tissue.

Stress Relief

Release of muscle tension and improved circulation can promote a sense of relaxation and reduce stress levels, contributing to an overall feeling of calmness and well-being.

Enhanced Immunity

Receiving regular massage therapy increases the activity of white blood cells that help our body fight diseases

Spa & Theraputic Services

Discover Your Inner Wellbeing

Laurel Highlands Therapeutic Academy (LHTA) offers a variety of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Choose how you'd like to spend your time here and let us enhance your well-being.

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Theraputic Masaage

Our most popular service, involving using different pressures, movements and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body.

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Hot Stone Therapy

Smooth, heated stones, placed specific points along your body, known as acupressure points, to promote relaxation and relieve tension.

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Floatation Session

A zero-gravity environment that allows the mind and body to completely let go, relax, and reset.

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Warm Bamboo Massage

An innovative way to provide Swedish massage or deep tissue massage using heated bamboo sticks to roll, knead and relax muscles.

Become a Massage Therapist

LMT Training Program

LHTA offers a comprehensive 600-hour program designed to equip you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful licensed massage therapist.

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Flexible Training Schedules

The Laurel Highlands Therapeutic Academy offers flexible training schedules, including full-time, part-time, morning, evening, and our Flex program. We understand life can be busy, so we're here to help you achieve your goals with ease.

Hands On Education

The LHTA curriculum includes 150 hours of hands-on training, ensuring you gain the practical experience necessary to excel in your career.

LMT CE Workshops

LHTA regularly offers continuing education courses to help licensed therapists meet Pennsylvania's renewal requirements. Stay compliant and keep your license current with our convenient workshops.

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testimonials

what our clients say

I had Kayla for a hot stone massage and she was awesome. Kayla was very nice and personable. I felt tension ease away that I didn’t even realize was there because I’ve had it so long. It felt amazing and I would definitely recommend coming here and letting them relieve your aches and relax.

Cabree F.

I love them here always professional and friendly. Whether you have a student or license therapist they all do a excellent job.

Jan B.

Brandon did a great job, I had so much back pain and shoulder and neck pain, he relieved all of it. I will definitely have a massage by him every month. I tell everyone how great this place is and what a great experience to wake up and have no pain. Thank you Brandon!

Cindy R.

The students had extreme amount of knowledge, the atmosphere was very calming.

Anonymous

I applaud the services, atmosphere, and cleanliness of LHTA. When reflecting on something that happened a while back , appreciate Brandon’s decision to make up a service for me due to an overlooked scheduling conflict . It was appreciated on my end that Brandon made time to make this right for me!

Wendy G.