Dear Massage School,
I am a manager of a Therapeutic Massage Studio outside of Cambridge, and I have just hired my first Massage School grad (Jeena S.). She will not be my last. She is motivated, informed, and most important, she knew how to give a great deep tissue massage on her first day. I did not need to coddle her or give her time to build up her pressure; she came in ready to work, and after three weeks is already building up a solid clientele. Please send me any resumes you have. If she is an indication of a typical Massage School graduate, then I am excited to hire more.
Thank you!

Laura Blackwell
Manager, Elements Therapeutic Massage, Belmont


Valerie and Alexei,
Bob and I want to thank you both for the opportunity to become Massage Therapists. Your efforts make it possible to change a career while working in another. We have learned so much over the last ten weeks – all because of you! We are looking forward to clinic and advanced classes and can’t thank you both enough! Fondly,

Joan & Bob Luchini


For Valerie and Alexei,
Please accept my drawing as a present for the gratitude of the experience while attending your school. It has been a great opportunity for growth and a wonderful experience. Teeka was a wonderful teacher and Deb, a great Anatomy teacher. Being an older student and talking to Valerie before I started made me comfortable with my decision and I am grateful to her. Thanks Alexei and Valerie for your vision which has allowed me to find a new field of interest, which I probably would not have pursued had you not created such a place. Well I just have been thinking about how brave you guys are for going out and establishing such a great place. I think you two are quite amazing.

Paul Seidell


Hey Alexei, Valerie, and/or anyone else reading this who may remember me…

I just wanted to drop a line and say massage is treating me quite well! I am now an Independent Contractor licensed in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, CA. I massage full time, doing 20 hours or so per week. Many of my clients include celebrities, writers, musicians, and professional athletes. I literally never know who is going to end up on my table…I tell people I do the crazy thing (massage) in the crazy place (LA)…but things have been going great. It’s amazing how good you can get when you really work at it all the time. The people here are always interesting, for better or worse…

So yeah, thanks for the education and the job at People’s Massage, which was all a lead up to what I’m doing now. I am grateful for an easy work week and an apartment near Venice Beach…

Website looks great, hope the school is doing well.

Take care,
Reggie


For the gift you have given us all, the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to give back. Thank you for giving the world a choice and creating a life-changing school.

In the card:
Thank you so much, you both made it so enjoyable……..You Rock! Thank you for making us laugh, and smile, and forget we are learning!...........Thank you for everything…..Best massage teacher ever!.....Thank you for all you’ve done…….It’s been great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge…….thank you, thank you, thank you…..

The Class of Spring ‘08


I have wanted to be a Massage Therapist for as long as I can remember. Raising kids and working full-time always seemed to keep my dream hopelessly out of reach, both logistically and financially. The Massage School has changed all that. Their affordable course of study and incredibly flexible class schedules has made pursuing my dream a reality…at last. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Alexei, Valerie, and Teeka. I’ll never forget you.

Patti Fradette


To whom it may concern,
I’ve wanted to enter the massage therapy field for a long time. I’m glad I waited and found The Massage School. I look forward to each and every class. I truly have found my calling. Thank you to Alexei and Valerie. With great thanks,

Mark Levesque


I looked at several schools with specific attention to the philosophy and curriculum. The Massage School gets right down to the essence of massage from day one with its hands-on approach to learning. It just makes so much sense!

Pat Howell


A hands-on learning school that encourages you to step away from the traditional class environment. Flexible class schedule lets me complete this course without losing my full-time job. Thank you, The Massage School!

Lance Lucas


I am refreshed at the focus of The Massage School. The instructors are truly dedicated to developing top massage therapists who desire to change the world for the better…….one body at a time.

Kristen Santos


The Massage School is a pleasant educational experience. Their philosophy is that of kindness, love, patience, and understanding. I would whole-heartedly recommend this experience to anyone interested in pursuing a career in massage therapy. It’s affordable, flexible, and encouraging.

Sheila Donahue


The Massage School treats us as capable adults. They immediately incorporate empirical knowledge and allow us to explore what’s most effective for our own practice. I appreciate their ease with working with me through schedule difficulties and nonjudgmental answers to questions I’ve had. I interviewed the directors of several schools in the area before deciding on The Massage School and have no doubt I made the right choice. They are efficient with my and their time, omit unnecessary fluff, and give both guidance and trust to the students.

D. Gardner


The Massage School in Easthampton, MA has had a very positive effect on my life. Everyone here has made me feel very welcome and comfortable while learning the skills of massage. They are non-judging people helping you on your journey towards a new career.

Mary Mire


The Easthampton School of Massage has given me the opportunity to continue working forty hours a week and be able to attend school. The teachers are great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. I would recommend the course to those interested in the holistic field of Massage Therapy.

Annonymous


The Massage School in Easthampton has re-affirmed my interest in massage therapy. In only two weeks I’ve learned so much about what a good massage means and feels like. The instructors are helpful and I can’t wait to learn more from them!

Tatiana McEvoy


I fell in love in that school. Instructors are just wonderful. I didn’t expect that we would laugh in the classroom so much. The instructors are so patient and they are always there to explain everything with patience and huge smiles on their faces. The whole class is so relaxing. To be honest, I was a little bit scared before I started the program. Now I’m excited to be here and gladly come to ever class to learn.

Marta


The school has been such a great experience. Since the first day, it was hands on and very full of knowledge from massage to proper body mechanics. Everyday is a new venture. Each class day for the beginning class is 1 of 3 great instructors each that bring their unique way of teaching. I feel fortunate to be part of this wonderful school.

Jennifer Beal


The Massage School is the one school I found that is more interested on what each individual takes from the program instead of how much they get from each student. They are understanding and flexible to everyday issues. They make you feel very comfortable and make the environment enjoyable and easy to learn in. It is hard to find schools that are dedicated to producing well-trained and educated students and not just being another number on a check. Thank you!

Meghan Kohan


A great environment for learning. Able to bring human anatomy to life under our hands. Instructors who are sensitive to each student. Creating a relaxed, but focused curriculum.

Darrah O’Connor


I’m so very happy with my choice of attending The Massage School. I’ve been looking at school for the last 9 years and finally found one that fits my schedule at a price I can afford. The integrity of the people running and instructing the school represents truly what I believe in and are wonderful examples of what the trade of massage is all about. I am a small business owner and feel the quality of training I am receiving goes above and beyond what is out there with the corporate schools as the setting is appropriate for me and my learning needs. Truly a fabulous choice!

Anne Marie Iannelli


I researched all of the schools in the area and The Massage School had all of the things I was looking for. The amount of hands on experience I am getting and the knowledge and support of the instructors make me feel confident that I will graduate with the skills necessary to begin a career as a Massage Therapist.

Janie Wegimont


So far my experience here has been incredible. I never really had researched anything about massage therapy. I just thought it would be something interesting to try. On the very first day I found out what the effects of massage therapy could do for someone and it was amazing to know how something so far could help so much. I’m also a very hands-on learner and we immediately started working on people. The teachers are also very attentive whenever someone needs help.

Shelley McGonagle


Alexei and Valerie,
Just a quick note to say thank you.
Thank you for opening The Massage School in Acton. Without that, I
would not pursue this opportunity to start this new career that I have
been thinking for #%$# years. I am so happy about the whole thing;
flexible schedule, reasonable tuition, outstanding teachers, nice
classmates, etc… I am walking around with this chronic, silly smile
on my face. :D
Million thanks!

Pirjo Heels


Alexei,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn from you! You made
Saturday morning classes fun with your great sense of humor and
realized teaching style. You made it easy to learn. I hope I make
you proud and I will always recommend your school to anyone interested
in learning massage.

Allison Potter


Alexei,
When I asked my very first client in student clinic for feedback after
her massage she said, “That was the best massage I have had since I
left California.” And then she booked another massage with me. It
was amazing! I couldn’t help but smile, since our instructors had
explained to us throughout the semester that the massage style and
techniques they were teaching us consistently elicited very positive
comments from clients. And there it was – living proof!

Pat Howell


Hi Alexei, Val and Teeka,
I hope you are well and want you to know we all miss seeing you and
being in class….but are, for my part, loving clinic hours a lot!
Take care and much love,

Bethany


Valerie,
You truly are a beautiful flower! Your philosophy of giving back is
so very apparent in your teaching style. Thank you for giving me the
opportunity to learn from you. You have created such a beautiful
learning environment. I have especially enjoyed that you bring the
learning beyond the body to the spirit of massage.
Bless you!

Allison