Estelle Medical Academy — Local services in Niles Township

I was already an experienced Massage Therapist when I looked into attending the European Massage Therapy School. Having recently moved from another State where the licensing requirements were different, I had to go back to school to become accredited in the State of Illinois. After viewing main other options, I felt EMTS would be the best choice. As I walked across the stage on graduation day 9 months later filled with pride, I knew I had made the right choice. What sets EMTS above and beyond the rest is that here you are more than a student ID number. The staff and instructors take an honest and sincere interest in your success and well being. They provide an great network of help and support and have many times bent over backwards to accomidate my schedule and needs. The ciriculum is excellent and the instructors are engaging and exceedingly knowledgable about their subjects. They work hard to do everything they can to prepare you to pass the MBLEX exam and be the best therapist you can be. Even though I've graduated I still regularly come by the school to see the wonderful people who have helped equipped me to have the better life I wanted for myself...

Initially when I came in I didn't know what to expect and was very nervous. The staff has very positive attitude and made me feel comfortable and are always willing to help out. When speaking with Arkady, the school director, I really felt his sincere generosity and he really wants to help everyone. Arkady genuinely cares about others, he really made me feel positive and confident that I would complete the program and do very well. Considering that English is my second language and I had to learn it in a fast pace, the staff especially Arkady showed a tremendous amount of patience. I would really like to thank him for all that he has done for me and for making the time I have spent at the school a great experience for me. All the teachers are very knowledgeable and are passionate about their jobs. If I didn't understand something they would take the time to review it with me. I really received a great understanding here that was very helpful and will help me be a great massage therapist. I am extremely grateful for everything everyone has done for me here and would recommend anyone to attend European Massage Therapy School for a great education...

I turned up for an appointment for a massage at this school after receiving 3 emails to confirm "I" was turning up. I was there 15 minutes early and filled in the appropriate paperwork. I was then informed that they could not get in contact with the trainee therapist and that they did not expect her to show up. There were a lot of people milling around (Students I assumed) and I overheard the reception girl asking for volunteers but none were forthcoming. Suddenly I realized that this amateur operation did not have a fall back position when their students decide to not show up for "Paying" customers. I had looked forward to a massage and was bitterly disappointed with their "system". This is was my day off and I remember making the appointment and how insistent they were on making sure "I" turned up otherwise they would charge me a $15 missed appointment fee. So, before you decide to make an appointment at this "School" ensure that they have someone who is going to do it and alternatively amongst the 10-15 people who were milling around the reception area, who would be willing to step in and learn their practice. Very...