Schools Grant Recipients

Fall 2025 Recipients

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA- "For our program, this means more confident, career-ready therapists and an even greater impact on the communities we serve."

Delgado Community College is planning on using their grant to:

Upgrade their technical lab
Invest in quality media and update existing media

Missouri Institute of Massage Therapy and Bodywork

St. Charles, MO - " We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to invest in and empower the next generation of professional massage therapists."

Missouri Institute of Massage Therapy and Bodywork is planning on using their grant to:

Make necessary building improvements that will accommodate a larger student body
Establish a scholarship fund to provide critical financial assistance to students in need

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group of students posing next to an anatomy skeleton

Premier Spa Training Academy

Naperville, IL - "We are thrilled to be chosen for this grant as we work on Training the Next Generation of Exceptional Massage Therapists! Thank you for helping us provide the highest quality massage equipment and learning resources for our students."

Premier Spa Training Academy is planning on using their grant to:

Upgrade massage tables with hydraulic options
Add A&P and Kinesiology learning tools to their program

The Academy of Natural Therapy

Greeley, CO - "The students and staff of the Academy of Natural Therapy are thrilled to receive your grant. With 36 years of educating massage therapy students, it is a gift to be able to improve our school for their educational needs."

The Academy of Natural Therapy is planning on using their grant to:

Address much-needed facility repairs
Replace massage equipment and acquire several updated learning posters

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Urban River Massage Institute

Greenville, SC - "This is going to allow us to produce up to 80 massage therapists a year for our community, which is double our current output."

Urban River Massage Institute is planning on using their grant to:

Improve students' experiences within their program
Meet the increasing demand for licensed massage therapists in their area by outfitting their facility with a second classroom

Spring 2025 Recipients

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL - "We sincerely thank you for your generous support in helping us elevate our program and advance holistic, culturally informed health education."

Ana G. Mendez University is planning to use their grant to:

Host a special, immersive day of learning for their students to earn a certification in Chair Thai massage
Include a shared lunch in that day to promote connection and reflection among peers and faculty

Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center

Rockford, IL - "This grant couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s an investment in our students, our space, and the future of the massage therapy profession."

Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center is planning on using their grant to:

Offer high-quality education
Provide hands-on experiences

Fair Oaks Massage Institute

Fair Oaks, CA - "It is truly an honor to be selected, and we are profoundly touched by your belief in our mission and the future of massage therapy education."

Fair Oaks Massage Institute is planning on using their grant to:

Update equipment
Provide scholarships to support the next generation of massage therapists

Lima Hana Massage Education Center

Billings, MT - "It is gratifying to be recognized not only for our past achievements but also for promising future developments."

Lima Hana Massage Education Center is planning on using their grant to:

Purchase upgraded equipment
Continue the process of becoming federally approved to welcome students
from the United States Armed Forces
Subsidize travel for the next generation of instructors to attend AMTA Schools Summit

Missouri Institute of Massage Therapy and Bodywork

St. Charles, MO - "This funding will enable us to provide better training, attract more students, and ultimately contribute to the development of skilled and successful massage therapists."

Missouri Institute of Massage Therapy and Bodywork is planning on using their grant to:

Purchase new equipment, including massage tables, massage chairs and anatomy equipment
Remodel facilities to accomodate growth

Fall 2024 Recipients

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Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS - Fort Hays State University plans to use their grant to enable educators with cutting-edge technology, and create new and inspired hands-on experiences for its students.

Massage Career Institute of Arkansas

Conway, AR - The Massage Career Institute of Arkansas plans to use their grant to supplement the cost of school for students who need financial support, and to develop realistic self-study materials.

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Sabai Professional Massage Academy

Stevensville, MT - Sabai Professional Massage Academy plans to use their grant to expand evening and online learning opportunities and establish a scholarship fund for local high school students.

Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy

Mitchell, SD - Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy plans to use their grant to make program improvements, purchase better equipment, and expand to other parts of South Dakota.

St. Moritz School of Massage Therapy

Centennial, CO - The St. Moritz School of Massage Therapy plans to use their grant to enhance hands-on learning with additional tactile materials, strengthen students’ therapeutic skills, and prepare them to excel as leaders in the field. The school will also expand its reach by launching a hybrid online course, giving students more flexible scheduling and access to its programs.

Spring 2024 Recipients

American Academy of Massage & Wellness

Houston, TX - 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, and make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the massage therapy community.

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International School of Skin, Nailcare & Massage Therapy

Sandy Springs, GA - 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, enhance educational kits with new resources, and subsidize field trips to massage therapy events.

Laurel School of Massage

Spring, TX - The Laurel School of Massage plans to use their grant to enhance resources and opportunities to benefit students.

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The National Holistic Institute

Ontario, Canada - 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, and support various campus projects aimed at creating a more dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment.

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Parker University

Dallas, TX - Parker University plans to use their grant to offer scholarships to deserving students, invest in a new hydrocollator, enhance students' learning experiences, and prepare them with industry-standard equipment.