SpaBeautySchools.com Featured School of the Week August 12: American Institute of Massage Therapy

">practicum and general business studies.
Supplementary studies offered through AIMT include
If bodywork and related natural healing modalities suitnatural health continuing education courses in
your liking, then the American Institute of Massageenergetics, Lomi Lomi, sports massage, prenatal and
Therapy (AIMT), situated in picturesque Pompanoinfant massage, spa treatments, chair massage,
Beach, Florida may be the right educational path foramong others.
you.Career services extended through the American
If bodywork and related natural healing modalities suitInstitute of Massage Therapy lends support to
your liking, then the American Institute of Massagestudents and graduates through counseling, developing
Therapy (AIMT), situated in picturesque Pompanojob marketing skills, and employment referrals.
Beach, Florida may be the right educational path forFurthermore, the Institute's online career services
you. Presenting a tri-level, 18,000 square-foot facility,resources gives students and graduates outlines and
AIMT applicants can choose from its flexible day andtemplates for resumes, cover letters, business planning,
evening programs in massage therapy, colon therapy,and more.
or continuing education in massage therapy and otherIf financial assistance is necessary, the American
natural healing therapies.Institute of Massage Therapy participates in several
The 720-hour massage therapy program currentlyfinancial assistance programs including Veteran's
exceeds the 500-hour requirement set by the State ofbenefits through the VA, the Federal PELL grant,
Florida. In AIMT's massage therapy program, studentsFederal loans, and other financial aid programs.
begin with 168 training hours in anatomy and physiology,Boasting a 97 percent pass rate on the National
300 hours in massage practicum (case assessment,Certification Examination for Massage and Bodywork,
cryotherapy, Swedish Practicum, massage theory,AIMT is Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
etc.), and 100 hours of various health classes includingCareer Schools and Colleges of Technology
CPR, colon health, HIV/Aids overview, and nutritional(ACCSCT) and licensed by the Florida Department of
instruction. Further training involves essential business,Education Commission for Independent Education; and
communication and marketing skills; as well asis also a proud member of several area Chambers of
numerous massage modalities like hydrotherapy,Commerce including Broward, Pompano Beach and
craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, structuralFort Lauderdale.
integration, sports massage, Trager Therapy, Rolfing,If you haven't yet decided which Massage School in
reflexology, among several others. In addition towhich you'd like to enroll, take this opportunity to review
hands-on training, AIMT offers real-work experience tothe American Institute of Massage Therapy and attain
students as they must complete 45 hours of hands-onthe skills and education to become a successful
massage therapy in an on-campus clinic. Uponmassage therapist or colon therapist today.
successful completion of this in-depth program,Featured School the Week: American Institute of
graduates receive a diploma and are eligible to sit forMassage Therapy
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