Carlson College of Massage Therapy

Ask yourself before you start school here am I ready for a change am I ready to challenge the parts of me that I have quieted down. The instructors will challenge your patience. You will not agree with everything that is taught or said but vocalize your opinions and how you feel they will work with you get and give feedback. The environment at this college is different don't know how to describe it but you will feel and be moved. Carlson College speaks for itself anytime you have a therapist that wants to come to school there and they are already licensed from a different massage school. I'm thankful to have met the people I did here challenging but worth it. Thank you to everyone at Carlson College.

It was a bustling experience, this being my first time visiting Carlson for a student clinic massage. The school was easy to find and all the signage for entry was much appreciated; I knew just where to go. Another woman entered right ahead of me, and she seemed to be a first timer as well. In the office, I was greeted by a couple folks and the office staff handed me a clipboard, letting me know my therapist would be with me soon. While I waited, there seemed to be some appointment confusion in the office area, perhaps as a result of client turnover or filling spots from a waiting list. It was a somewhat anxious atmosphere to be received into, but knowing it's a working school and not a spa, I didn't expect the red carpet treatment : ) Once my therapist retrieved me and brought me to the intake room, I loved seeing all the class photos. While I waited for my therapist to prepare their space for me, having already filled out my form while I waited in the front office, I enjoyed seeing all the faces of people who have gone through the Carlson program and the job opportunities for the future graduates to cull through. The massage itself was lovely - I felt cared for by my student therapist, who was as careful, attentive, and effective as other non-student massage therapists I've had in the past. Their knowledge and skill showed when the spent time working on my sticky and trouble spots and today, the day after, I feel no pain, only openness and that good post-massage release. I left feeling refreshed, with a plan to continue caring for myself, and a hope to be back for more soon! I'm very impressed with the program, especially given that these full-time students have only been in school since February.

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and didn't know about CCMT when I was researching going to school for massage therapy, but wish I had. I went there recently to purchase massage lotion. Not only was it a great price, but the owner Chris gave me a tour of the entire campus. CCMT is one of the few massage schools that is accredited by an organization that specializes in massage therapy. Chris and the staff treated me with such respect and the customer service was amazing, even though I was a very small customer. Chris goes above and beyond to make connections in the massage therapist community even when it doesn't benefit her directly. If you want a caring environment - either to get a massage therapy initial or continuing education or to receive a student massage - this is a place you will feel welcome.