Institute for Therapeutic Massage - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Apr 2023

This school was absolutely fantastic and I honestly could not have imagined a better experience. The teachers were so kind and so nice, I had a very small class size and the administration was so easy to work with. Anthony and Valerie in particular were extremely understanding, kind and helpful. Any issues that came up were smoothly and easily ironed out. I went to an Ivy League school for nursing and I can say that this school was so many times better! I do fantastic massages and I know the clinicals really prepared me well.

Mar 2015

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE BLOOMFIELD LOCATION: I hurt my neck and it was getting progressively worse, was given a prescription for physical therapy but unfortunately it was going to cost me a lot of money for a month of treatment, I figured a massage was good for what ailed me and found ITM's student clinic, which was close to home and oh so affordable. I called for an appointment and heard from them next day which the website indicates that when the clinic is not in session there wouldn't be anyone manning the phones. I showed up really not knowing what to expect since it was my first massage and I was hurting like the dickens! Well, I'm hooked and made another appointment for 2 weeks, my Therapist Lakia was so sweet and soft spoken and we both humorously managed my massage, you fill out a form in the beginning with your medical history and she asked me if there was a part of my body that needed focus, I said I had hurt my neck, well she found all of my knots and spasms and worked them out, I felt IMMEDIATE RELIEF!! As I told Lakia when she asked how I was feeling I told her, if I were a cat I'd be purring!! The place invites peace and tranquility, when I first arrive the hallway leading to the place was dark, it looked closed, until I tried the door, then I realized ok, it's the atmosphere, I waited a little then was called in, the treating area was softly lit, with soft classical music playing, the bed/table was made up in cute sheets and a blanket, each bed/treatment area is surrounded by a curtain like you would find at a hospital and when closed it was very private (even more private than in the hospital I found) and before coming back in (while I disrobed) Lakia quietly asked if it was ok for her to come in. In the beginning, since it was my first massage, I was uneasy and nervous, but when I saw how professional warm and inviting Lakia was and the overall atmosphere, I was very comfortable, and when I saw the quality of the treatment, it was worth every single penny I paid, like I said, I will be back (over and over if need be until my neck is A-ok!) even mom who is recovering from spinal surgery is sold on the idea and once she is good to go, I'm so treating her to a few massages!!

Jun 2013

I graduated almost 4 years ago from ITM. I had been looking into Massage Schools for many years, never signed up because timing wasn't right...or I just didn't "feel" that the school was right for me at the time. After meeting with some of the staff, I knew that this school with going to give me the knowledge, and skill-set that was needed to succeed in this field. The instructors that I had for my courses of study are second to none. The really have passion for what they do and it shows in the way they take you under their wing and guide you every step of the way. I highly recommend them whether it be a career choice or continuing education courses! T~