The school director holds 6 different licenses and has been a massage therapist for over 15 years. She has owned and operated her own day spa in two different states and has worked for some of the most prestigious spas in the US. She has been a lead instructor and worked her way up to Assistant Director over 2 advanced curriculum schools and is now currently director of IAM. Our instructors come to us with 10-30 years of massage experience. Modalities of knowledge include:Thai, Myofascial, Pfrimmer, Trigger Point Therapy, Myopractic Massage, Neuromuscular, Rolfing, Structural Integration, Cranial Sacral, Shiatsu, Prenatal Infant Massage amoung many others that students will learn here. Indiana Academy of Massage is also state accredited through OCTS and Nationally Accredited through COMTA.

Education Through Mentorship Our goal is to provide the highest quality education through accountable mentoring. We are committed to being role models of a wellness lifestyle, offering the best educational environment achieveable, and helping each student reach their personal professional potential. Students First Indiana Academy of Massage devotes every effort to educating and graduating massage therapists who love their work and do it with remarkable skill and integrity. Our students will be taught to: Provide customized massage experiences which are tailored to each clients unique needs and goals Demonstrate consistent dedication to their own self-care and wellness Educate clients on supplemental wellness practices and why they are benficial Build meaningful and fulfilling careers based on professionalism and respect to all Maintain appropriate boundaries and remain within their scope of practice Communicate effectively with clients and other healthcare professionals Integrate the knowledge and skill of other healthcare professionals into their network and community

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51.3501 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Must have earned a high school diploma or GED Must be 18 years of age or older Must complete $50.00 non-refundable online application Must interview with faculty prior to acceptance Must be legally entitled to live and work in the United States Must be able to understand and communicate in English Must be physically able to meet the demands massage therapy requires

The day before the class starts

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