The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in the Community

The students have been working hard toward their massage degrees and part of the process here at IoTM, is they participate and receive certification in specialized massage techniques we call Career Enhancements. The reason for this name is simple. These massage certifications “enhance” your massage degree, therefore giving our graduates a competitive edge while they are searching for employment. Some of these classes include CHAIR MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, HOT STONE BODY MASSAGE and SPORTS AND PREGNANCY MASSAGE, which we will discuss further. Career Enhancements are only available locally at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and our students can choose 100 hours, as part of their regular curriculum. Which classes will you choose?

IoTM students recently participated in the MS Walk in downtown Lima, where they were able to obtain their SPORTS MASSAGE certification. SPORTS MASSAGE is performed pre and post event, therefore the students massaged the walkers before they began their walk to loosen the muscles and again after the walkers finished. 


Another group of students got the honor of massaging volunteer moms-to-be and earned their PREGNANCY MASSAGE certification. PREGNANCY MASSAGE is performed in the expectant mom’s most comfortable position, on her side and with a multitude of pillows and blankets. 


As you can see, students at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage truly get a hands-on education and have the opportunity to learn an assortment of massage techniques. Our goal at IoTM is to provide our students with the best education possible and Career Enhancements are one way we obtain this goal.