Not all schools are created equally - compare us to other massage schools on the Gulf Coast and we think you'll see the difference too. Browse through the awards and honors on the faculty page that our school and school director have received. We have simplified the Admissions process so that you can print an application from our website and mail or fax it to us, or request a catalog by mail.
You can also transfer your hours from another massage school and receive a tuition credit. There are many massage schools on the Gulf Coast, but only ONE has a best-selling national textbook author on staff. Our Director, Susan Salvo, has written two massage textbooks that are used nationwide. Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists are used in massage schools from coast to coast.
You can also transfer your hours from another massage school and receive a tuition credit. There are many massage schools on the Gulf Coast, but only ONE has a best-selling national textbook author on staff. Our Director, Susan Salvo, has written two massage textbooks that are used nationwide. Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists are used in massage schools from coast to coast.
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While pioneering the profession of massage therapy along the Gulf Coast, Susan Salvo was frequently sought out to teach her specialty -- massage-oriented anatomy and physiology. The Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy's curriculum was developed from workshops Salvo created and taught in the early 1980's, formally establishing the Institute in 1987.
Foster respect and concern for the client by understanding professional boundaries and ethics; and developing skills in interpersonal communication and draping. Have students understand and appreciate their own bodies and practice self care, including proper movements during massage for safety and injury prevention;.
Skilled massage therapists are in high demand today. With Americans interested increasing in holistic medicine, the massage therapy job market is projected to grow by a robust 20 percent by 2016. Licensed therapists work in a variety of settings, using specific techniques to relax their clients or to help rehabilitate injured muscles.
My name is Melanie. I was licensed within a few months of graduation. I have wanted to be a massage therapist for years. When I was finally able to go to massage school, I did many months of research before committing to a program. When I began my research I kept coming across LIMT, and Susan Salvo.
Louisiana Institute of Massage offers a 510-hour program. Our curriculum has been carefully crafted over the past 20+ years to provide a comprehensive, broad-based approach that is designed to be challenging, fun, and exciting. Our teaching staff's dedication ensures quality delivery of this curriculum.
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Patricia Martien
May 15, 2014
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