Gail K. - Recent Graduate - Highest GPA
For 10 years, I dealt with pain and discomfort of an old shoulder injury. Physical therapy didn't seem to help, and I began to believe I would probably live with this pain for the rest of my life.  I met two wonderful massage therapists in Ann Arbor, both AAIMT graduates, and I began to understand how I had injured myself and what I could do at home to stretch and strengthen the appropriate muscles. Over time, the pain in my shoulder went away.  

I wanted to know more and eventually decided to go to AAIMT to learn to become a massage therapist myself. The program is firmly rooted in science—we studied anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.  It also provides many supervised hours of hands-on training, which was a wonderful way to become comfortable and confident as a massage therapist. My hope is that massage therapy will become more accepted by the medical community as an effective way of dealing with many chronic injuries.  

Our Program

Our massage therapy program is 750-Clock Hour accredited by COMTA. It also offers 50 hours of on-line coursework in the following areas:

  • AIDS / Universal Precautions*
  • Alternative Health Modalities*
  • Aromatherapy
  • Business / Practice Building
  • Clinical Documentation, Outreach & Student Clinic
  • Endocrine & Reproductive Systems*
  • Geriatric Massage
  • Infant Massage
  • Medical Terminology
  • Pathology
  • Common Skin Disorders
  • Pregnancy Massage*
  • Professional / Business Ethics
  • Shiatsu Information*
  • Skeletal Markings of the Appendicular & Axial Skeleton
  • Stress Management*

* These classes will be reviewed with hands-on or lecture in the classroom.

One clock hour equals 55 minutes plus a five-minute break. The program consists of two semesters over a 12 month period. Each semester is approximately 25 weeks. Programs start in September and February of each calendar year.

Classes are conveniently scheduled to allow the student to attend on a part-time basis, while working full-time. At AAIMT you receive a complete program including full courses in therapies which are rarely included in a beginning massage therapy program.

As class size is limited, we strongly recommend you submit your completed application, arrange for your interview and then register as early as possible to ensure a space for the program you choose.

Upon completion of our Massage Therapy Program with additional 50 hours on-line, you will be awarded a Diploma in Massage Therapy. Upon graduation, specialty certificates will be awarded to those who successfully complete the Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports & Orthopedic Massage course-work and exams, graduates are also presented with a official transcript.