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Your Path to Massage Therapy Certification
At Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts, we empower aspiring massage therapists through a comprehensive 625-hour training program that blends scientific knowledge with holistic health principles. Our curriculum emphasizes practical skill development, anatomy education, and business practices to prepare graduates for successful careers. With experienced instructors and a supportive learning environment, we prioritize hands-on experience and personalized guidance. Our hybrid class structure combines in-person practice with flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse student needs.We also offer continuing education opportunities to help professionals stay current in the field. Since our founding, we have maintained a commitment to fostering self-care practices and community wellness. Our graduates receive career support and access to alumni networks, ensuring long-term professional growth. Through partnerships and scholarship programs, we strive to make massage therapy education accessible to all qualified candidates.
Services
Massage Therapy Training
Continuing Education Courses
Career Placement Assistance
Anatomy & Physiology Instruction
Business Practice Education
Highlights and features
- We offer a 625-hour program with hands-on clinical training
- Our instructors are licensed professionals with industry experience
- Hybrid class format combines in-person practice with flexible scheduling
- Continuing education courses keep graduates updated on latest techniques
- We provide career support and alumni networking opportunities
Services
Massage Therapy Training
Our 625-hour Massage Therapy Training Program combines scientific knowledge with practical experience. Students learn various techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage while studying anatomy and physiology. The curriculum prepares graduates for licensure exams and professional practice through hands-on clinical training and business management instruction.
People
Val Erlandson
Co-Owner & Teacher
Val brings extensive massage therapy expertise to our educational programs, combining practical knowledge with instructional experience to support student success.
Shawn Compau Scalpone
Co-Owner & Teacher
Shawn contributes professional insights and teaching experience to our curriculum, helping students develop essential massage therapy skills and industry knowledge.
Jamie Ford
Clinic Overseer & Teacher
Jamie provides clinical oversight and instructional guidance, ensuring students receive high-quality practical training aligned with industry standards.
Questions
What massage therapy techniques do you teach?
Our curriculum covers Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and neuromuscular therapy techniques.
Do you offer financial assistance options?
We partner with Lumion for flexible tuition solutions and provide information about scholarships like the Rick Boden Healer at Heart award.
Are evening or weekend classes available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with hybrid classes and admissions meetings available nights and weekends.
What continuing education opportunities exist?
Graduates can access our continuing education courses covering advanced techniques and specialized massage modalities.
How do you prepare students for careers?
We combine hands-on practice with business training and provide career support through alumni networks and job listings.
Reviews (4)
Stephanie Somerville
Jan 31, 2021
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While working at IME Ive learned that even when Im completing forms and building agendas, Im having fun. Im having fun because its all a piece of the process of teaching students the wonderful life of Massage Therapy. Teaching massage keeps me up to date on the latest bodywork tips and techniques. Teaching massage keeps me fluent in massage. Im always looking for new supportive ways to approach my clients so that I can turn around and share with students what Ive learned. I also get to nerd out on anatomy and physiology of the human body and that is one of my favorite things
Sharon B.
Aug 31, 2020
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The student clinic exceeded my expectations with the massage I received on Friday. Ian is a very promising massage therapist. I would recommend others go to the clinic and get a great massage and help the students gain their experience.
Sarah Harrington
Nov 24, 2019
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This school is incredible!! So grateful for all the support and knowledge I received attending IME. I would highly recommend this school to anyone considering a career in Massage Therapy, I am so happy I decided to attend IME, they literally changed my life.
Beth Bullmer
Nov 16, 2019
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I graduated from the 600 hour program offered in 2007/2008. This career and the experience I had at KCHA (now IME), have shaped me, both personally and professionally. I now enjoy a fulfilling, uplifting and successful business in massage therapy and am forever grateful for the staff, students, clients and colleagues I met through this school. Thank you!!
