Reiki Certification · Head-to-head
Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy) vs Kerala Ayurveda Academy (US)
Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy)
Editorial score · Higher overall
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Kerala Ayurveda Academy (US)
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy) | Kerala Ayurveda Academy (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 ✓ |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Value (20%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Support (15%) | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 ✓ |
| Overall | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy) | Kerala Ayurveda Academy (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Continued Massage Therapy CE Unlimited Membership | Kerala Ayurveda Academy Holistic Ayurvedic Coach (HAC) Program |
| Price | $149 | $3,850 – $12,950 |
| Payment plans | Annual membership | Payment plans starting at $667/month (HAC), $776/month (AHC), $1,122/month (AAP) |
| Duration | On-demand courses; annual membership | HAC: 6 months, 300 hours; next cohort starts October 12, 2026 |
| Format | Self-paced | Hybrid |
| Accreditation | NCBTMB Approved CE Provider (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) | Presented as a pathway to NAMACB accreditation; HAC transfers into the first 6 modules of the AHC program |
| Certificate | Certificates of achievement for completed CE courses | Holistic Ayurvedic Coach certification |
| Free trial | One free massage therapy CE course (limited to one per person; not all courses eligible) | — |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Continued (continued.com/massage-therapy) if…
Licensed massage therapists who need affordable, on-demand continuing education hours for license renewal.
It scores higher on credibility, value and flexibility.
Its lowest published price is lower ($149).
Choose Kerala Ayurveda Academy (US) if…
Beginners who want a structured, cohort-based entry into professional Ayurveda with a path to counselor-level study.
It scores higher on curriculum and support.