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
Partner Massage Workshop
Learn a basic table massage routine from a professional massage therapy instructor.
Register with a partner for this hands-on workshop intended to improve your amateur
at-home massage skills. Techniques for both soothing relaxation and pain relief will
be introduced and cautions for safe practice will be discussed. Register with a friend
or family member. Students will only be massaging the person they enrolled with, and
all attendees must be registered. A bottle of massage oil will be provided to each
attendee. Instructor: Phil Hinton
Saturday, June 14
2 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0601-001, $45
SRC 1131
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
Saturday, July 12
2 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0602-001, $40
SRC 1131
Restorative Foot Massage
Sometimes there is just nothing better than a good foot massage! Come learn one from
a professional massage therapy instructor. Class will focus on easy-to-learn reflexology
techniques to soothe those tired, aching feet, which in turn will relax the whole
body. 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
Saturday, Aug. 2
2 to 6 p.m.
BMAST-0603-001, $40
SRC 1131
Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, closed