Why Evidence-Based Assessment is the Key to Better RMT Outcomes
This is a guest blog written by Vicars School curriculum consultant Eric Purves. Eric holds an MSc in rehabilitation
Begin Your Career with a Leading Massage Therapy School in Alberta
Massage therapy is the perfect profession for active, caring people who want to make a difference in their clients’ lives. It combines the satisfaction of a well-paid career in health care with the freedom and flexibility of working where and when you choose.
Since 2001, Vicars School of Massage Therapy has been offering an RMT diploma program that meets the highest national standards for curriculum and delivery. A Vicars diploma is your entry to a successful and effective RMT career.
Is a career in massage therapy right for you?
Book a Student Massage
Booking your next massage at our Edmonton or Calgary Student clinic is a great idea! Many of our clients keep coming back, and we hope you will too. Each appointment includes an assessment, a one-hour massage, and a short home-care and exercise consultation—all for just $35.
Professional Massage Therapy Education at a Top Massage Therapy School in Alberta
Building a successful career in therapeutic care begins with the right education. Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary provides well-planned training designed to help students gain strong clinical skills and professional confidence. As a respected massage therapy school in Alberta, we focus on practical knowledge, anatomy understanding, and real client experience. Through hands-on instruction and supervised practice, our students build job-ready skills that support success in today’s growing healthcare and wellness field.
Complete Massage Therapy Education
We provide a well-organized massage therapy program that combines classroom theory with practical application. Our students study anatomy, physiology, pathology, and advanced treatment techniques while completing supervised clinical training. This balanced approach helps our graduates understand both the science behind massage and the practical skills needed for effective care. Through focused massage therapy training, we help learners develop the technical skills to assess client needs, create effective treatment plans, and deliver safe, results-focused care.
Hands-On Massage Training Courses
Skill development is at the heart of our learning experience. We offer detailed training that focuses on real practice, guided by experienced instructors who support students at every stage. Our students attend structured classes that help them refine hands-on techniques, including deep tissue work, relaxation massage, and targeted therapeutic treatments trusted across Alberta. Our training programs are designed for beginners and those seeking professional development in the health and wellness field.
Start a Professional Path in Massage Therapy
At Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary, we know the right education and real hands-on practice can shape your entire career. Through focused massage therapy classes and career-driven training programs, our students build a strong foundation of technique, client care, and clinical confidence to pursue meaningful opportunities in the wellness field.
Start your journey toward massage therapist certification in Alberta and build a strong career in the growing wellness industry.
Discover the Vicars difference
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Top faculty working from the best materials in an atmosphere of support, enthusiasm, and fun—that’s what you deserve for your career education. And that’s what Vicars School has been known for since 2001.
The Vicars program is full time, delivered through a blended-learning format that combines online learning, classroom training and extensive supervised clinic experience. As a nationally accredited school, every element of the program works together to ensure that our students are ready to succeed wherever they choose to work.
Vicars School graduates are in great demand. When an employer has one of our grads on staff, they want more!
We are fully accredited
Vicars School of Massage Therapy is fully accredited by the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation.
Accreditation is a rigorous test of the quality of a school’s curriculum, materials, instruction, services, and facilities.
When you choose Vicars School (or another fully accredited program), you can trust that your education meets the same high standards as schools in BC, Ontario, and other provinces where massage therapy education is regulated. And most importantly, that you will be prepared to be an effective massage therapist when you graduate.
When you are choosing a massage school, accreditation is the evidence you need that your training will lead to success!
Our program meets the highest massage therapy education standards in Canada
Book a campus tour
Tours are available in both Edmonton and Calgary and are hosted by our admissions advisors. They’ll walk you around the classrooms, labs, and student areas on campus, and show you the wide range of learning resources that Vicars students have at their fingertips. You’ll meet staff, faculty, and maybe even some current students!
Your tour is personalized for your needs and your questions. You can even combine the tour with a funding consultation or admissions interview.
And while you’re on campus, why not take this opportunity to book your complimentary massage at our student clinic? You can ask your therapist about their experiences while you’re enjoying your massage!
Join a live info session: online or on campus
Whether you’re just beginning to explore your career choices, or you’ve already decided to attend Vicars but want to get to know us better, you’ll enjoy coming to one of our regular info sessions. We host four or five a month, and each one lasts about an hour.
You can join one of the regular virtual sessions, or come in person and get a campus tour at the same time.
Our live, interactive info sessions are your chance to talk to Vicars staff and faculty about massage therapy as a career, and how our program works. Learn what sets Vicars School apart and why our grads do so well. They cover important information about the program and include time for you to ask your questions about any part of the learning experience and have them answered on the spot.
You’ll also be entered to win a $500 tuition bursary!
What our grads say
Vicars grads don’t just achieve academic success. Our grads are in great demand to work in clinics, wellness centres and spas, or to join co-op practices. Many of them start their own businesses.
We are grateful to everyone who takes the time to let us know just what kind of an impact we have had on their lives. Here are some of their stories.
The teachers really understood everything about being an adult student so the whole experience for me was wonderful. I loved being a massage therapist and I’m so thankful for Vicars because it was very doable, and it really did change my life. It gave me a profession that I was proud of.
Shirley HarrisonRetired Graduate 
Vicars School prepared me amazingly. Great hands-on education rather than just textbook knowledge, plenty of practical work, and experience with real-life conditions often found in the massage field.
Samantha Marriott2016 graduate
The flexible schedules allowed me to raise my young family and still attend full-time school. Vicars has amazing teachers, and their extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and conditions gave me a skill set that has made me the massage therapist I am today.
Christine Huget2014 graduate
I really am so proud of this school. It was such a great experience learning at Vicars overall. Clients will ask, "Are you a physio?", "Where did you learn that?", or "How did you know that was there?" because I don’t treat like anyone else here in Vancouver.
I just say I went to this awesome school in Calgary and had the most amazing experience.
Heather CaldwellVicars graduate 
Financial aid
Post-secondary school is a major investment, but if you are interested in a massage career, you should not let the cost hold you back. Grants, bursaries, interest-free and low-interest loans to cover tuition and living expenses are available in most provinces.
Applying for student aid can be complicated, though. Book an appointment with our Registrar for a confidential and free funding consultation.
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