In 1986, Su Bibik and Jim Herweg started doing massage and providing cleansing services out of their home. As their practice grew, clients began asking Su & Jim if they could teach them how to do massage. And so was born the Professional Massage Therapy Program. The first class had three students. By 1993, the Professional Massage Therapy Program was running strong and the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts became a licensed school of Massage & Bodywork.
Su and Jim continued to practice as massage therapists as well as grow the Massage Therapy Program out of what they were finding in the therapy room. This focus on instructors bringing their experience as practicing Massage Therapists into the classroom remains a keystone of the program. To reflect who we are, the school changed its name to the Institute for Massage Education in 2010.
We remain committed to training successful massage and bodywork professionals as we have been doing for over 20 years. The Institute for Massage Education has maintained a membership with Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) since it's inception.
Su and Jim continued to practice as massage therapists as well as grow the Massage Therapy Program out of what they were finding in the therapy room. This focus on instructors bringing their experience as practicing Massage Therapists into the classroom remains a keystone of the program. To reflect who we are, the school changed its name to the Institute for Massage Education in 2010.
We remain committed to training successful massage and bodywork professionals as we have been doing for over 20 years. The Institute for Massage Education has maintained a membership with Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) since it's inception.
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You have chosen to explore one of the country's finest educational environments for supporting your growth and education on a personal and professional level.
Institute for Massage Education has been a state licensed school since 1993, providing the highest quality of training for professional massage therapists in the country.
A key element of this training is the focus on self-care and the understanding that we can go with another only as far as we are willing to go with ourselves.
Because this program was designed based on the components of a successful practice and sound educational principles, we have a clear understanding that as we become more fulfilled as human beings, we become better at whatever we do.
Institute for Massage Education has been a state licensed school since 1993, providing the highest quality of training for professional massage therapists in the country.
A key element of this training is the focus on self-care and the understanding that we can go with another only as far as we are willing to go with ourselves.
Because this program was designed based on the components of a successful practice and sound educational principles, we have a clear understanding that as we become more fulfilled as human beings, we become better at whatever we do.
The 625-hour program at the Institute for Massage Education of Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts is licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Upon graduation, our students are fully-trained, certified massage therapists who are eligible to take any massage therapy licensing exam.
All of our classes are presented in the context of hard science and holistic health, which serves our graduates well as they build a client base and develop areas of expertise.
Because the best way to learn about the body is to actually work with the body, our program is very hands on.
Upon graduation, our students are fully-trained, certified massage therapists who are eligible to take any massage therapy licensing exam.
All of our classes are presented in the context of hard science and holistic health, which serves our graduates well as they build a client base and develop areas of expertise.
Because the best way to learn about the body is to actually work with the body, our program is very hands on.
The 625-hour Professional Massage Therapy Training coursework and graduation takes approximately 14 months to complete on a full-time schedule.
Scheduling of classes is laid out so that each student can create a schedule that best fits their needs.
Clinical Experience is scheduled on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Students have the option to sign up as it fits their schedule.
IME does its best to create a variety of course options to meet many different needs.
IME reserves the right to adjust schedules to ensure our minimum enrollment numbers are met.
Scheduling of classes is laid out so that each student can create a schedule that best fits their needs.
Clinical Experience is scheduled on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Students have the option to sign up as it fits their schedule.
IME does its best to create a variety of course options to meet many different needs.
IME reserves the right to adjust schedules to ensure our minimum enrollment numbers are met.
I'm writing to express the stream of gratitude for your and Jim's instruction and influence that shaped foundationally.
That stream flows through me still.
You taught us how to listen, really listen, through our hands, our bodies, our intuitive knowing, our hearts.
Our world needs deep listeners and healers who learn to take care of themselves so they can take care of others.
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.
That stream flows through me still.
You taught us how to listen, really listen, through our hands, our bodies, our intuitive knowing, our hearts.
Our world needs deep listeners and healers who learn to take care of themselves so they can take care of others.
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.
The Institute for Massage Education at Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts is an inclusive school and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual preference or disability.
Questions regarding citizenship are due to the State of Michigan's licensing requirements for Licensed Massage Therapists.
This is our full program application for the 625 hour professional training program.
We do not charge an application fee, and we do ask detailed questions about you and your experiences to give us a good picture of you as an incoming student.
Questions regarding citizenship are due to the State of Michigan's licensing requirements for Licensed Massage Therapists.
This is our full program application for the 625 hour professional training program.
We do not charge an application fee, and we do ask detailed questions about you and your experiences to give us a good picture of you as an incoming student.
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