News from IME at KCHA

Institute for Massage Education at KCHA

Welcome to the e-newsletter from the Institute for Massage Education at Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts. We hope to keep you informed about the school and share the latest news and upcoming important dates.

1,000 paper origami cranes are hanging in the student commons at the Institute for Massage Education at KCHA. A recent gift from the Summer 2010 graduating class at IME. Thank you, grads!

cranes

Student Clinic Massages Now Offered at the Institute for Massage Education

Beginning in August 2010, the Institute for Massage Education at KCHA will offer 50-minute full-body massages to the general public. This is a great opportunity to receive massage at a greatly reduced rate.

Students near the completion of their training at the Institute will perform the massages. The fee is $30 per session, with 10 percent off for senior citizens or students with a valid I.D. There is no charge for graduates of the Institute for Massage Education.

Upcoming dates are: August 24, 31, September 14 or 21 at 1:30 or 3 p.m.

You will need to bring two full-size flat sheets, a pillow with pillowcase and a blanket.

To make an appointment, call 269-373-0910.

Pregnancy Massage Class and Fertility Massage Specialist Certification

Claire Marie Miller, an NCBTMB approved continuing education provider, will offer two Nurturing the Mother classes at the Institute for Massage Education. Nurturing the Mother Pregnancy Massage class will be Nov. 13 - 15 and Nov. 16 - 17 will be the Fertility Massage Specialist Certification class. The first class offers 24 CEs and costs $495 ($450 if paid in full by Oct. 13). The second class offers 16 CEs and is $395 ($350 if paid in full by Oct. 16). To take both classes, the price would be $700. For more information or to register, please call (269) 373-0910. For additional information about Claire Marie Miller and her Nurturing the Mother classes, visit www.nurturingthemother.com

Claire Marie Miller, founder of *Nurturing the Mother* classes

Become a Massage Therapist by Starting Our Fall 2010 Class Session

The next session of daytime classes begins September 28 with classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Orientation will be Sept. 9 or 23.

One of the first steps in becoming a student is to attend one of our free Massage as a Profession workshops. These are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. You can learn about our program, speak with instructors and students, as well as receive a tour of the building. We end each workshop by offering a neck and shoulders massage. Interested in attending?

Call (269) 373-0910 or email us at

admissions@kcha.com.

Upcoming Massage as a Profession Workshops:
September 1 or 15
6 - 8 p.m.

If you are unable to attend a Massage as a Profession workshop we can arrange a personal tour at a time that's convenient for you. Just call the school office at

(269) 373-0910 or send e-mail to admissions@kcha.com.

We want you to get to know us in person. The Institute for Massage Education at KCHA offers a hands-on program, after all, and it's important for prospective students to really feel what goes on here.

Visit SolSpring at KCHA for professional services: therapeutic massage, spa services, cleansing services, acupuncture, chiropractic care, naturopathic care and products from the store. Don't forget about gift certificates for friends & family - they make a perfect gift! Visit www.solspring.net for more information or call to set up an appointment at (269) 373-1000.

If you are interested in meeting with us about enrolling in an upcoming class session, make an appointment by calling (269) 373-0910 or via email at: admissions@kcha.com. You can also find more information at our web site, www.kcha.com.