Massage Schools Grant Recipients

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

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

Fort Hays State University

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

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

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

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

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

Spring 2024 Recipients

American Academy of Massage & Wellness

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

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

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

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

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