Massage Schools Grant Recipients

See how schools plan to use their grant money to support the next generation of massage therapists.

Fort Hays State University - Fall 2024 Recipient

Hays, KS - "This will benefit our program in MANY ways!"

Fort Hays State University is planning on using their grant to:

  • Enable educators with cutting edge technology
  • Create new and inspired hands-on experience for students

Massage Career Institute of Arkansas - Fall 2024 Recipient

Conway, AR - “For us, the apprentice program we have developed has allowed students to work while attending school, and thereby, lessening their financial constraints. It’s an economic ladder out of poverty, and the most noble
thing we have ever done with our school.”

The Massage Career Institute of Arkansas plans to use their grant to:

  • Supplement the cost of school for students who need financial support
  • Develop realistic self-study materials

Sabai Professional Massage Academy - Fall 2024 Recipient

Stevensville, MT - "This grant will be very impactful to our rural community’s only massage therapy training institute."

Sabai Professional Massage Academy plans to use their grant to:

  • Expand evening and online learning opportunities
  • Establish a scholarship fund for local high school students

Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy - Fall 2024 Recipient

Mitchell, SD - "We love what we do, and are always looking for ways to be able to improve things for our students."

Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy plans to use their grant to:

  • Make program improvements
  • Purchase better equipment
  • Expand to other parts of South Dakota

St. Moritz School of Massage Therapy - 2024 Fall Recipient

Centennial, CO - "The funds will be fully utilized to support our students' educational journey and help grow our community of massage therapists so we can make a bigger difference in people's lives."

The St. Moritz School of Massage Therapy plans to use their grant to:

  • provide additional tactile materials to enhance student learning, improve their therapeutic practice and position them as elite professionals in the field
  • expand our community by offering a hybrid online course, which will allow students to enroll with flexible scheduling options

American Academy of Massage & Wellness - 2024 Spring Recipient

Houston, TX - "This grant will not only benefit our students but also enable our Team to further fulfill our vision and goals for 2024!"

The American Academy of Massage & Wellness plans to use their grant to:

  • invest in state-of-the-art equipment and resources to enrich students' learning experience

  • empower students to become well-rounded professionals and prepare them for successful careers

  • make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the massage therapy community

International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy - 2024 Spring Recipient

Sandy Springs, GA - "This grant will significantly contribute to the enhancement of our massage therapy program and further empower our students to excel in their education and practice."

The International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy plans to use their grant to:

  • purchase new massage tables and chairs to create a conducive learning environment for students
  • certify five instructors to become CPR instructors, ensuring that students receive comprehensive training without relying on external vendors
  • enhance educational kits with new resources
  • subsidize field trips to massage therapy events

 

Laurel School of Massage - 2024 Spring Recipient

Spring, TX - "I am deeply grateful to Massage Envy/AMTA for their commitment to nurturing aspiring schools like mine, and I am eager to pay this kindness forward through my school, hoping to benefit countless students in the future."

The Laurel School of Massage plans to use their grant to:

  • enhance resources and opportunities to benefit students

The National Holistic Institute - 2024 Spring Recipient

Ontario, Canada - "This significant contribution arrives at a crucial time as we embark on a journey of transition, moving forward with renewed determination, joy, and hope for a brighter future."

The National Holistic Institute plans to use their grant to:

  • establish a Student Emergency Fund to provide essential support to students facing unexpected challenges
  • acquire new equipment to bolster community outreach efforts
  • support various campus projects aimed at creating a more dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment

Parker University - 2024 Spring Recipient

Dallas, TX - "This grant will truly elevate the quality of education we offer and positively impact the future of our students and the massage therapy profession."

Parker University plans to use their grant to:

  • offer scholarships to deserving students
  • invest in a new hydrocollator, enhancing our student's learning experience and preparing them with industry-standard equipment