SOHMAR School Of Holistic Massage & Reflexology

First off, do not listen to all the negative reviews!
For me, this is the best massage school in the Chicagoland area. I’m a 2018 massage therapist graduate and I loved every moment being in this school. I didn’t know what to expect when I enrolled and started on 2017 and I am glad I picked this school. The owner and teacher Mike is compassionate and kind and Julie, our anatomy & physiology teacher is knowledgeable and made it easier for us to understand. My clinical experiences were really good and fun. I miss going to this school!
They will help you all throughout your school time even

Positive: Professionalism, Quality
2007 graduate.... I highly recommend this school! The people that come from here are three best I've had in my 13 years as a therapist. Great hands on, great anatomy, the reflexology class was amazing too!!

As a former student, I do not recommend this school. Please do not get fooled by the cheep price and the flexible schedule. There’s hardly any hands on. They went to 1 hour phone class three times a week.
I have made a complaint to the BBB and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. You are better off looking for a school that has teachers that want to teach. You owe it to yourself to find a school that will not violate the the enrollment agreement of 600 credit hours in aprox 44 weeks. Also, I’m saving you from a business stand point, SOHMAR withheld money. I paid $7500 up front. I attended

Just had a massage at the student clinic with Melissa. My massage was excellent - not just a general “relaxation” massage. She really focused on the therapeutic aspect of my massage. It was an awesome experience for a good price. I’ll definitely be back.

LOTS of hands on. Guest speakers/Instructors work in the field and share valuable, practical knowledge. The anatomy portion actually made me a better personal trainer as it deepened my knowledge of how the body actually works! Definitely recommend!

The experience I have had at SOHMAR has been nothing short of perfect. The classmates, the instructors, the course layout and delivery all fit my needs perfectly. This is not a one size fits all kind of school. Tons of hands on learning and making connections to life outside of the classroom. I would highly reccomend checking this school out if your considering a massage therapy path.

This is actually a worst massage school. I am super regretful to spending over $9660 at this school. I couldn't be able to doing massage to be honest. They didn't teaching us too much hands on. First I thought the price is little cheaper but it is worthless. I would ask them to refund my money back. Otherwise, I gonna go to talk to massage bord associated.

Want to learn massage or reflexology? I've done both and I can personally tell you that anyone can learn from the teachers at SOHMAR. They make it easy to understand and answer all your questions. Mike is truly a great guy who cares about those he comes in contact with.

Thanks to Mike Mcaleese, Star and their team, I am now a Licensed Massage Therapist. They are able to cater to the adult learner! During my time at their school, they were always available to answer my questions, give me tips on how to study for tests (20 years post college) and they supported me through some challenging times (personally). They really work with the WHOLE person, which is so critical, especially when learning such a personal thing such as massage. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of seeking this career to contact them and set up a meeting. They are not high pressure

Mike has skills! One odf the best therapists I have encountered. He knows anatomy very well, is always on time and completes his sessions with suggested exercises and other strength building/injury prevention training if so desired.

I have attended nail school, esthetics school and now massage school. I was really nervous when choosing a massage school, since I had not had great experiences with nail school or esthetics school. Two friends had attended SOHMAR and loved it so I decided to give them a try. SOHMAR was by far the best experience of all the schools I attended! I left school feeling prepared not only to take and pass the state exam (which I did) but also to work in a spa with confidence. The teachers listened to my needs, gave me the tools I needed to build a great clientele, and taught in a way that no matter

I've been getting massages from Mike for well over 5 years. He does an excellent job of getting to know you and what you're looking for in the massage. He really understands athletes, the demands they place on their body and the work they need done. He's also built a reputable and quality massage therapy program. At times, I've gotten a massage during a student clinic - for a lesser price but still the same quality approach. I can't say enough good things about Mike and his team.

Wonderful massages and wonderful school!! If you are looking for a great massage come here. If you are looking at a career in Massage Therapy go here. I felt very confident after I finished school here going into the career of a Massage Therapist!

I'm going to go ahead and say out loud that there's no better gift than a gift certificate to get a massage. Think about it.
I redeemed my gift certificate a year after I had gotten it for a gift. Not sure why I waited so long. My sister always raves about her massage sessions with Michael at SOHMAR and I was lucky enough to experience his talents.
It was my first time seeing him so he took the time to get to know me and see what I needed work on. I was in an accident 2 years ago and he made sure to pay the correct attention to my injuries. Michael does a great job with conversation