Massage Therapy School

NOTICE: MITM has closed.

We have graduated our last class, and no longer:
» accept new students,
» book Student Clinic appointments, or
» have our Burlington premises.

Student Records will be maintained, and are available upon request.
Tom Karis, Annie Crockett, and Jimmy Busconi have opened a private practice. Please come see us at: 3MT's, 41 North Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
Student Clinic Gift Certificates may be redeemed at face value towards the cost of a full professional massage.

Welcome to the Massachusetts Institute of Therapeutic Massage

We offer Student Loans through Sallie Mae.

MITM has a 775-hour Massage Therapy Certificate Program. The program is designed to thoroughly prepare the Massage Therapy Student for the demands of professional practice.

Class size is limited to 15 students. This ensures each student a maximum of individual attention.

Tuition for the Massage Therapy Certificate Program is $8,500. Your massage table and textbooks will cost aproximately $800 more. Career Training Loans, with a variety of repayment options, are available through SLM Financial (Sallie Mae).

Upcoming Courses

We are currently accepting enrollment in the following:

***Introductory Massage Workshop***

January 14, 2007 (Sunday)
April 21, 2007 (Saturday)
May 6, 2007 (Sunday)

This is a 1-day Program, which costs $25.

Certification Day Program

October 2006 - September 2007 (Monday/Wednesday) - Program begins on October 23, 2006. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 4 pm, until September 26, 2007. This is an 11-month long Program.

January 2007 - November 2007 (Tuesday/Thursday). Program begins on January 30, 2007. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 am to 4 pm, until November 13, 2007. This is a 10-month long Program.

May 2007 - April 2008 (Tuesday/Thursday). Program will begin on May 15, 2007. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 am to 4 pm, until April 17, 2008. This is an 11-month long Program.
It will not be conducted unless there are at least 10 Students enrolled.

Certification Evening Program

September 2006 - June 2008 (Tuesday/Thursday). Program begins on September 19, 2006. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 pm to 9 pm, until June 27, 2008. This is a 22-month long Program.

About the Certification Program

This program is very comprehensive, therefore there are no electives. The courses complement each other and follow a logical progression, first laying a foundation of knowledge and then building upon it. Our integrative approach, which brings together science and technique, promotes understanding of each component and its relationship to the whole. Because people acquire knowledge in different ways, material is presented for auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.

There is a strong emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and the development of palpation skills. Proper body mechanics (the effective use of the therapist's body) reduce the risk of injury and the effort expended during each massage. This promotes job satisfaction and longevity in the field. Palpation is the ability to sense and differentiate the underlying structures of the body through the hands. Skillful palpation is the trademark of a great massage therapist. Used together, palpation skills and proper body mechanics produce more effective massages.

The final part of the program is an intensive Practicum which is carried out in our Student Clinic. The clinic is modeled on a professional practice, but is designed to be a supportive environment for the students. Clinic Supervisors, who are Licensed Massage Therapists, are always on hand. There is no time limit to complete the Practicum. Students set their own clinic schedules, allowing them to go at their own pace. As the students practice their massage techniques, communication skills, and record keeping, they experience a powerful transformation. They begin to see themselves as Professionals.

The community created in the MITM classroom becomes the nucleus of a valuable professional network. After graduation our students have been highly sought after, and most of them report that they are, "As busy as they want to be."

Integrating the Art & Science of Massage

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Education

Contact Us At:
M.I.T.M., 223 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803
781-272-3866

MassInstMassage@aol.com