Scheduled a 1:30 specifically asking for something vigorous. Was told the LMT could do exactly that. Was asked to show up at 1 to allow time for some paperwork. I finished this paperwork at 1:15, was in a room at 1:20 where I was told I wasn't getting the full 90 minutes because of how long I took for the paperwork I showed up early to fill out. The next 15 minutes was me explaining some recent medical issues that might aide with the massage, and being told it was more likely inflammation brought on by unhealthy diet. When we finally started the massage at 1:45 the therapist asked if something she was doing was too hard to which I responded it could be much harder. This led to get arguing about how my body didn't really want that. She was very talkative for no reason, and seemed like she was constantly reminding herself of textbook excerpts out loud. She then switched to using cups and used them through the duration of the massage. She barely used her hands, and i ended up leaving no better then when I arrived. Upon checking out I was asked how my massage was, and when I responded "not great" he simply said sorry to hear that and then accepted payment. Though I had already paid prior to the massage. Now, while he was fixing it he kept commenting how he was going to "crash out". A newer slang term used to describe preparing to become irate. The phone call that set my appointment was both professional and pleasant. Apart from that hands down worst massage...
Read moreI am an alumni of the Massage Therapy Program at the Academy. Like many journey's in life you learn a lot. At the time of my maturation in this program, I most definitely took it for granted for a period of time. I know, looking back almost two years post-graduation, there are a bounty of lessons learned that have come to be an amazing benefit to my overall growth and well-being as a professional and as a standard human being. The education provided is a gift. The connections made are a blessing. I am proud to call the Academy of Natural Therapy my Alma Mater; when I haven't been able to be proud of a place of instruction prior to my enrollment in their program. The faculty and staff see you where you are at and encourage you to become the strongest version of yourself without forcing you to fit a certain "mold." Even if I am slightly biased, the standard of professionalism set in place here are above and beyond anything I could have asked for as an example. Anyone who enters the facility; either as a student or client; will experience such a beneficial feeling of warmth and care that could possibly alter the direction of your life from that moment forward, even if it doesn't hit you immediately. I will always support and recommend the program that Dorothy Mongan has set in motion at the Academy of...
Read moreIf you want to learn massage, this is the school to go to. I went here not only once but twice! First, for my certificate of massage and then for the advanced program. I loved everything about this school. Whether it be talking with the owners while touring the school to the financial aid and teachers.
I have been able to use what I have learned as a professional massage therapist since 2015. I have been able to help guide my clients into a state of better diagnoses and well-being. I have been able to re educate my clients in understanding that there is so much more to massage than relaxing. It's maintenance for the body and enrichment for the mind and soul.
The teachers were so nice and well-informed of the ways of the world. Teaching me to think outside of the box and, most importantly, body mechanics.
Recently, I saw a video reel on Instagram and just remembered the good memories of going there and the pure...
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