Massage Therapy ProgramDo YOU want to be a Massage Therapist?
IS OUR MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
Have you always loved to do massage on family and friends? Do they tell you that you have "good hands"?
Would you like a career, or a career change? Do you long for something fulfilling, that keeps you healthy at the same time?
Are you unsure how you would fit school into your already busy schedule? Do you need a PART-TIME program with EVENING and WEEKEND classes?
Would you like to learn in a healthy environment, using organic oil/lotions? If you have chemical sensitivities, rest assured that MTIM and GMT use natural cleaning supplies and green office practices. We will also help educate you on ways to live a GREENER life, and embark upon a green practice upon your education!
PROGRAM DETAILS AND FAQ:
Our 600-hour, year-long Massage Therapy program offers open enrollment, so that you may begin whenever space is available, and work at an individual pace. Classes meet evenings and weekends, so that you may work around your LIFE ALREADY IN PROGRESS!
Classes meet 6-9 pm during the week, and weekends meet on Friday evening 6-9 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10-5 pm. Student Clinic hours are on Saturday afternoons till 6 pm, 1-2 times per month.
During the year, special events offer you the alternative of getting hours outside the regular schedule. Some weekends have time off and others you may decide to double up. You may even be able to get done early!
For TRANSFER STUDENTS, we offer individualized programming. If you are a massage therapist who has practiced in another state, we will give you direction or classes to complete Missouri requirements. If you have a science background from another career, you may already be halfway there!
For more details, see our sister site at www.mtim.org Please keep in mind that it is our older site, and some of the infomation is obsolete but not easily amended. Always refer back to this site for the most up-to-date information, however!
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
After viewing our other website, return here to pay your application fee on our Pay Online page. You may also mail it or bring it in person to our office. To schedule a tour, please call for an appointment.
There are several discounts available for paying your tuition in larger amounts, and no interest is applied for using any of our payment plans. PayPal and MC/Visa are accepted.
If you would like to further reduce your monthly payments by extending your payment plan to 2 or 3 years, we suggest working with your personal banker for loans.
Our program is NOT eligible for Federal grants through Title IV funding, the traditional source for Federal Financial Aid.
Sallie Mae loans are no longer available.
However, we are: approved by the Veteran's Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Workforce Investment Act. You must meet their eligibility requirements. Please contact us for if you are planning to use these funding sources, as we may be of assistance.
Veterans are well-suited for working with massage clients in general and Post-Traumatic Stress Survivors in particular. We welcome your insight and experience.
Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility is determined on the basis of physical, mental, or learning impairments. Contact your local agency for an evaluation if you believe you may be eligible.
ACCESSIBILITY:
All our facilities are accessible, and our faculty is ready to accomodate your individual needs. Visual impairments are easily accomodated, and our book list will be available on audio by 2009.
The massage school experience is often a healing one in and of itself, and our case study projects offer the opportunity for a wide variety of experience in both giving and receiving treatment.
ABOUT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI:
Enjoy both relaxing and exciting amenities in our great city! An extensive park system and trail network offers easy access, and you can be 15 minutes from views like this one during your classes! Numerous festivals, a thriving art community, and concerts are just a few of the ways to keep your downtime full.
Mid-Missouri is in the middle of everything! We are halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City, on Interstate 70, in the heart of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
The "Medical Mecca of the Midwest", Columbia and the surrounding communities provide world-class research and services. See www.gocolumbiamo.com
Our main facilities are located near the busy Downtown District, in the historic North Village, with less than a mile to four major educational institutions. You can find out more at www.discoverthedistrict.com
Move to the area for a year (or more) and enjoy a green, progressive, and diverse community with proximity to major urban centers.
Best of all, you get it all here in Columbia, Missouri!
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Our graduates are in high demand, and many have employment opportunities waiting for them before graduation. Nearby surrounding communities have even more opportunities for massage therapists.
Career directions are infinitely variable. Besides working in gyms, spas, chiropractic clinics, and wellness centers, many hospitals now provide massage to the patients. Private & group practices are popular options. Many corporations have on-site massage as a benefit to their employees. Cruise ships, destination resorts, and major national/international spas are experiencing a labor crunch as they attempt to staff their services.
SportsMassage has gained increased attention since the 2008 Olympics. The educational institutions in Mid-Missouri and beyond are rapidly expanding services in their athletic departments, and professional teams/individuals have employed massage therapists for many years.
Combine skills from another profession such as nursing & midwifery, physical & occupational therapy, exercise science, and personal training to create your own specialty and find the fulfillment you crave.
Teaching, text-writing & research are becoming popular with more experienced massage therapists. Local schools & universities need you to teach or develop online education, while many continuing education series providers offer the chance to travel while teaching. Volunteer, or run for office in a state/national professioanl organization. Serving on state & national accreditation/certification boards is another way to further your career in massage.
Pictured above: Owner and Director, Mirra Greenway, BS, LMT,NCTMB with the school mascot, Hoochers.
Contact us today at: 573-875-7905