Business Details
17 Years
experience
Massage Therapy School in Taos, NM
Founded in 2009, our institution provides comprehensive massage therapy education rooted in advanced healing techniques. Our curriculum integrates BodyMind Clearing methodologies to address physical and emotional wellness, preparing students for the New Mexico State License Exam. With a team of experienced instructors specializing in diverse modalities like Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage and Ayurvedic medicine, we emphasize hands-on learning and holistic rehabilitation. Our expanded teaching staff includes experts in business development to support graduates' professional success. We prioritize active client participation in healing processes, utilizing muscle testing, acupressure, and corrective exercises to restore optimal functionality.Our approach combines decades of collective experience with evidence-based practices to address chronic pain and sports injuries. We maintain rigorous standards for technique specificity, treating limiting factors in all movement planes to ensure complete recovery. Our philosophy centers on facilitating natural healing processes while respecting individual body-mind connections through personalized visualization and communication strategies.
Services
Massage Therapy Education
BodyMind Clearing Techniques
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Private Wellness Sessions
Business Development Training
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer a 650-hour state-registered massage therapy program
- Our curriculum includes BodyMind Clearing techniques for chronic pain
- We provide business development training for massage professionals
- Our instructors specialize in diverse modalities like Ayurvedic medicine
- We emphasize active client participation in rehabilitation processes
Associations and certifications
- New Mexico State Board of Massage Therapy
What people say
Experienced instructors
Comprehensive curriculum
Effective techniques
Supportive environment
Valuable training
Services
Massage Therapy Education
Our 650-hour program prepares students for New Mexico state licensure through comprehensive training in traditional and alternative massage techniques. Students learn BodyMind Clearing methodologies that address physical and emotional wellness while gaining practical experience through hands-on instruction. The curriculum includes business development components to support professional success after graduation.
BodyMind Clearing Techniques
This integrative approach combines muscle testing, acupressure, and breath practices to address chronic pain and emotional stress patterns. By releasing muscular tensions linked to mental-emotional states, clients achieve improved flexibility and wellness. Techniques incorporate guided visualization and communication strategies to facilitate natural healing processes through active client participation.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Specialized treatment protocols target sports-related injuries using connective tissue massage and corrective exercises. Therapists address limiting factors in all movement planes while incorporating active motion techniques that reset muscle tonus. This approach restores full joint functionality by treating surrounding muscle groups rather than just localized pain points, promoting complete recovery through client-therapist collaboration.
Private Wellness Sessions
Individualized sessions combine massage therapy with metaform analysis to explore connections between physical symptoms and mental-emotional patterns. Therapists facilitate self-discovery through guided visualization and communication techniques while addressing specific wellness goals. Sessions incorporate active client participation to promote lasting structural and emotional changes.
Business Development Training
Exclusive training modules teach marketing strategies and practice management skills for massage professionals. Instructors with industry experience provide practical guidance on client acquisition, service positioning, and practice sustainability. The curriculum addresses common business challenges faced by massage therapists through real-world case studies and interactive workshops.
People
James Frederick Ritchie
Director
Director of Taos School of Massage with 30+ years experience in body-mind therapies. Specializes in integrating business training with massage education to support professional success for graduates.
Fred Ritchie
Senior Instructor
Certified trainer with expertise in acupressure, shiatsu, and BodyMind Clearing techniques. Holds advanced degrees in family therapy and has taught at the Institute of Total Person Facilitation for five years.
Questions
What massage therapy programs do you offer?
We offer a 650-hour state-registered program preparing students for New Mexico licensure exams with focus on BodyMind Clearing techniques.
How does BodyMind Clearing work?
This technique combines muscle testing, acupressure, and visualization to address physical-emotional connections, releasing tension patterns through active client participation.
Do you teach business skills for massage therapists?
Yes, our curriculum includes business development training covering marketing, client acquisition, and practice management strategies.
What makes your injury rehabilitation unique?
We treat all surrounding muscles rather than just pain points, using active motion techniques to reset muscle tonus and restore full functionality.
