Massage schools are an affordable way to receive massage therapy.
Because holistic medicine is gaining popularity and some private insurance companies cover alternative therapies, massage therapy is a growing career field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 14 to 19 percent growth in jobs between 2008 and 2018. As part of their training, students are usually required to work in a clinical setting after completing prerequisite coursework. In Michigan, those seeking reduced massage rates at massage schools have several options.
Irene's Myomassalogy Institute
Irene Gauthier began studying massage in the 1950s. At her massage school, she seeks to teach massage skills with a holistic approach and as a healing art. Students who study at Irene's Mysomassalogy Institute learn a variety of skills they can tailor to specific clients. In addition to taking massage classes, students are also expected to work in the school's massage clinic that takes outside clients. Students are supervised by instructors at the massage clinic. The student massage clinic offers one-hour massages for $40 (as of May 2010) and has gift certificates available. Before they're able to give massages at the school, students must be trained in Swedish massage and have been enrolled in the school for at least five months. After the massage, clients are asked to fill out a brief survey on the student's technique.
Irene's Myomassalogy Institute
26061 Franklin Rd.
Southfield, MI 48033
248-350-1400
imieducation.com
Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy
Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy and licensed by the state of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy trains students to work in the massage therapy industry. As part of their training, students work in a clinical environment and provide massages at reduced rates to the public. Before starting their clinical internship, students study techniques that include Swedish massage, myofascial massage and shiatsu massage. At the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy, clients pay $25 for a half-hour massage and $30 for a 45-minute massage.
Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy
180 Jackson Plaza Ste. 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-330-2141
aaimt-mi.com
Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage
Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy, the Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage helps students learn the therapeutic skills necessary in the massage profession. In addition, the school has a partnership with Siena Heights University, and students can apply their coursework toward a bachelor of science degree in massage therapy. After learning about massage technique, students will work at the student clinic to offer massages to the public. The school offers massages on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each day has three appointment times.
Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage
1102 6th St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
810-987-3959
lakewoodschool.com
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