Gwinnett College (Roswell Campus) — Local services in Roswell

I went to this school for Massage Therapy. This is definitely a small school, so if you are serious about learning, you have the access to your teachers.

Sam is extremely knowlegeable, and passionate about anatomy and Massage,-- Being a smaller man, like me, his teaching style shows you how to Massage without injuring yourself, and apply maximum pressure. I have recieved countless compliments from clients and other Therapists on my incredible deep yet gentle pressure--My techniques stemmed directly the instruction I recieved in class from Sam.

Scott Cruz is also a wealth of knowleage, not just about anatomy and physiology, but about passing the massage board, and establishing your business creatively in the industry. An extremely personable and funny gentleman, his long lectures are very easy to sit through and learn from. He makes complex medical processes fun to learn about.

You will do well to have a tape recorder on hand because alot of information is given to you in lectures. The student clinic was a great learning experience-- I saw many students have a hard time getting the required clinical hours, and if you have children, a tough work schedule, you might have a hard time with the school program hours overall. However, for me, it wasnt bad, and the clinic really gave me an opportunity to sharpen many customer service skills and test the techniques I learned in class.

The Administration side of the school frustated some students at times but overall I had a good experience. I would say that the school is very Pricey, but I think thats due to inflation--you will pay about the same everywhere. My teachers made the experience worthwhile, And i've quickly gotten job after job, and now am working in a luxory Spa, as well as operating my own Spa business. Overall this school is Dope, But if you're a crappy student, and your not passionate about learning and healing, you wont get much out of it, but big loans to repay. A few of my former classmates dropped out mid program.

Neither this School nor this Career is for the Unambitious or Uncreative. If you are the type to wait for a job to find you, you might be dissapointed. However, if you're the type that is a creative hustla, you might make alot of $$ and help...

My girlfriend and myself visited this school to receive a massage at a fair price. Appointment was at 12p. Upon entry there were several massage students and their supervisor. By 12:04p my girlfriend was taken into a room. I sat there thinking they would take me next as quickly as they took her to a room. The suervisor left the office to help a student bring in her massage table, which was located in her vehicle. Meanwhile, i sat there for 20 minutes waiting for 1 if the many girls that were there to place me in a room. The supervisor came back into the office at 12:24p looked at me puzzled and went to seek out her students. Prior to the supervisor returning i had begun to feel uncomfortable sitting there waiting after having seen them quickly service my gf and treat her so kindly. I am a heavier woman, and not feminine in appearance. They were not as friendly and efficient with me like they had been with my feminine appearing gf. As i sat alone in their lobby while my presumed massage student and another student sat in a room, the supervisor outside, i began to feel like maybe they werent comfortable with me- ky weight and appearance, the delay then lending me to feel discriminated against for my weight and lack of feminine appearance. I feel as though if i had been a male and more feminine and even not so heavy in weight, that their reaction to me would have rendered me in that empty room as quickly as my gf instead ofnhaving to wait almost 30 minutes later until their supervisor showed up to find out why i was still sitting there in the lobby. I'm used to being discriminated against, i guess i was just hoping for a better outcome with this place being a school and all. I decided to leave and forgo the massage. I didn't feel comfortable or welcomed and i didnt want the massage to be bad because of their sentiment toward me. Flip side, my gf enjoyed it. Her service was great........for what...

I have just completed Gwinnett College's Massage Therapy Program. I am an RN with a BSN and a Masters in Organizational Management. I was looking for a career change and feel like I have found what I was looking for.

While I was a little skeptical about what a 9-month program could provide for me, I was pleasantly surprised. You will receive in-depth instruction in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and of course Massage Therapy and Techniques. This is one of few schools in the country who offer a certification in Neuromuscular Therapy, which is more medical-based massage, and what I wanted to be able to offer my clients. You will also take courses in Business Management and will work at an onsite clinic. The instructors are experts in their fields and always available for questions and advice. The administration and staff are wonderful and there is always someone available to guide you through. They offer Tuition Assistance.

One thing I will say is this: This school is not for you if you are not prepared to do the work to have a rewarding career. The certifications offered here are not "gimme"s. Some students start and do not finish because they can't, or won't, do the work. This is a college, not a high school. Come prepared to take courses, do homework and practicals, and have a wonderful career when you leave! They even have a job-placement counselor! You will have fun, and meet new friends who will become life-long colleagues.

I am thankful and grateful for the staff and instructors at Gwinnett College in Sandy Spring. I have a new outlook on life and a new career to go with it! I am opening my own Massage/Neuromuscular Therapy...