A Letter to Future AIM Graduates

May 2020

What wild and uncertain times these are! Our current students are getting a special edition of massage school right now. After two months of unexpected online classes, they are on track to graduate only 3 weeks later than anticipated, with a head start on what it may mean to get to work post-Covid 19. We are all learning a lot together traversing new territory.

As we walk toward the end of this year with these students, we are navigating a lot of unknowns and modifying our expectations along the way. Two truths we keep rediscovering on this path are our commitment to the integrity of our program and our commitment to our community – both in and out of the classroom. Seeing how this virus and mandated restrictions have affected our ability to offer our program in its fullness, and understanding the variables of the immediate future, we have decided to suspend school for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Those of you hoping to join us will still be able to do so the following year, 2021-2022. This decision was not easy, but it feels obviously correct. The nature of our program holds student and client well-being at its core. We recognize there is a lot of uncertainty about how the waves of this virus might present during the coming year, and we feel it is in integrity for the well-being of you – our future students – and your clients, that we bow reverently to Mother Nature while we regain our footing for the following year. By then the world is far more likely to have some clear direction and safe protocols for interacting with the potential of Covid 19.

While we continue to pause through this next year, we will be relocating our massage training program to a new facility. AIM will be operating from an office in our professional massage clinic, Chrysalis Massage, and looking forward to meeting you during this time as you start/continue with your application process! We feel fortunate to have you join us in gathering steam for the 2021-2022 school year! We can build the future, together.

We hope you all have moments to appreciate the stillness of this time, and explore the expansive potential inherent in slowing down. We’ll see you in the fertile ground of 2021!

Bryn, Laureen, Camilla, and Trina
Administrative Team at Ashland Institute of Massage

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Program Overview

The 725-hour Professional Massage Program is designed to develop massage practitioners with a deep appreciation of the human body and a solid foundation in therapeutic and relaxation massage techniques.

Program Outline

The 725-Hour Curriculum includes a Human Science and Massage component, combining classroom and hands-on learning for a comprehensive education of mind, body, and heart.

Course Descriptions

Read course descriptions for such classes as Structural Anatomy, Kinesiology, Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Elder Care, Myofascial Release, and Community Clinic.

Schedule

Review schedules for our Day Program and Evening Program as well as seeing a list of holidays observed. This section also includes information on our Friday afternoon Student Enrichment Activities.

Tuition & Fees

In this section, you will find information on Tuition & Fees, Payment Options, and Withdrawal & Refund Policies as well as cancellation policies for both non-veterans and veterans.

Admission & Enrollment

Prospective students should review this page for details on Admission, Prior Training Assessment, Transfer of Credit, and Enrollment.

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Veterans

See this section for special educational benefits and policies related to veterans.

Housing

Students at AIM are responsible for their own housing. AIM has housing search information available for out-of-town students.

Job Placement

AIM does not guarantee placement assistance. We receive and post job openings from chiropractors, spas, physicians, and physical therapy offices that are looking for massage therapists.

Publications

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