North Idaho Massage Academy

The demand for Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist is always growing.
There are approximately 350 types of massage modalities, ensuring each individual student will be able to find a niche style that compliments them, or a litany of different types for those who want to branch out.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand is expected to grow by 26 percent from 2020-2025.
This continued growth in the industry makes a licensed massage therapist very employable.
Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills to be employed in a variety of entry-level occupational settings, such as chiropractic clinics, independent practice, or in the health care and spa industries.

This course is a prerequisite to the rest of the program and is designed to give the students an informative history of massage therapy.
Sanitation and safety issues are also discussed.
Students also will learn the basic Swedish stroke and how to be able to apply a full body massage, and a basic knowledge of indications and contraindications.
The physical demands on a massage therapist are explored.
In the A/P course students will study the structure and function of the human body form the smallest cell to the largest system.

Arla Markael purchased North Idaho Massage Academy because she fell in love with the students and staff.
Arla, who is heart centric, gets excited at how this education helps heal people physically and emotionally.
An educator herself, with her Bachelors in Secondary Education from University of Idaho, Arla deeply appreciates the educational process that students go through as massage therapists, and seeks to make it as beneficial as possible.
Arla loves that students can graduate from NIMA debt free, and with a skill that changes lives, while providing great income for the therapists.

The first step to your career in Massage Therapy is to apply for Admissions to NIMA.
Applications to NIMA are accepted without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.
Be in good health and free of conditions that would be communicable or prohibit giving and receiving massage.

The cost of tuition is all inclusive and consists of text books, NIMA uniform, Lotion & Holster for student use, Linens for student use, and State Licensing Fee.
See course catalog for specific details.
NIMA offers interest-free tuition payment arrangements and payment options designed to allow students to graduate debt free.
The terms of such plans are outlined in each student's enrollment agreement.
We also encourage our students to seek out options for external financial assistance.
Other Financial Assistance: Students are encouraged to seek out additional sources of financial assistance to see if they qualify for financial aid.