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Vicars grad takes centre stage with Peter Martin Award

What does a musical theatre actor and registered massage therapist do when she receives a major massage therapy award? When that person is April Cook, she makes sure all of the “supporting cast” shares the stage. For April, the 2022…

Community

After 25 years, Janine Borger still loves being an RMT (And we still love her!)

Few people who have been in a profession for 25 years still speak about it with enthusiasm. Luckily for Vicars School of Massage Therapy, her colleagues, and the entire massage community, Janine Borger is one of those rare individuals. For…

Education

Massage and Mental Health: Why you should consider seeing an RMT for your depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress

For many of us, physical aches and pains are the trigger for making an appointment for massage. It's well-known that massage therapy can speed our recovery from injury, and even help us live better with chronic pain. But did you know that…

Curriculum Spotlight

Colleagues In Care: How RMTs work together with other health care professionals

Vicars School students have been going to see physical therapists, social workers, chiropractors, and psychologists a lot lately. But don’t worry—they're fine! Our students aren't unwell. What's going on is that this is the time of year…

Alumni, Career Information

Massage as a second career: More Vicars student success stories

This 3-part blog series is all about the advantages and challenges of starting a massage therapy career later in life. We’ll find out why it’s such an attractive career for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond, and the special skills…

Alumni, Career Information

Massage as a second career: Vicars student success stories

Career Information, Education

Mature students equal mature therapists: Why older massage students thrive at Vicars School

Alumni, Career Information

Crossing the Mountains for Massage School: Why BC students keep choosing Vicars

Did you know that over the past four years, one in every four students enrolled at Vicars School commuted each month from their homes and jobs in BC to Calgary or Edmonton for their massage therapy training? Vicars offers an exceptional…

Education, News

Vicars School Earns CMTCA Accreditation

Vicars School of Massage Therapy is proud to announce that we have been granted full national accreditation status for both our Edmonton and Calgary campuses. By granting full accreditation status to both, the Canadian Massage Therapy Council…

Career Information, Education

Faster, Higher, Stronger, Healthier: The importance of Sports Massage Therapy!

What is sports massage and how is it different from the type of massage therapy that most people are familiar with? Can someone who isn’t a professional athlete benefit from a sports massage? How does a massage therapist become a sports massage…

Career Information, Education

Pediatric massage—The benefits of massage for older children

This is the third post in our series about pediatric massage. So far in the series, we’ve looked at research in the field of infant massage and talked to an RMT who teaches infant and child massage to her clients. Today, we’re reviewing…

COVID-19

Policy Update: Masks no longer mandatory on campus

As of Friday July 22, masks will not be mandatory at Vicars School. Mask-wearing remains one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 (along with vaccines). Students, staff, and clinic clients are still strongly encouraged…

Alumni, Career Information, Education

Adding Infant Massage To Your RMT Practice: In conversation with a Vicars grad

This is the second instalment in a series about pediatric massage: massage therapy for children ranging from infants to adolescents. Check out the first post to learn about massage therapy for infants, including its potential benefits for both…

Career Information, Community

Massage Therapy for Infants: A growing specialty

This is the first in a series about pediatric massage: massage therapy for children ranging from infants to adolescents. In this first post, you'll learn about massage therapy for infants, including its potential benefits for both parents and…

Alumni, Business, Videos

What’s It Really Like To Start A Massage Business?

During the 20-plus years we’ve been teaching massage therapy, we’ve learned that there’s no such thing as a typical RMT, or a typical massage student. Some people choose massage because they’re interested in holistic wellness;…

Community, Education

Congratulations and good luck to our newest grads!

Dear Vicars graduates, For the past two years, we have had the honour of working alongside you as your instructors, clinic supervisors, and all-around school support team. This weekend, we will have the great pleasure to welcome you fully…

Career Information, Education

The Secret to a Long Massage Therapy Career? Your own body mechanics

When you’re a massage therapist, getting injured on the job hurts more than just your body. Taking time off to recover from an injury means loss of income, and even potential loss of clients. The best way for an RMT to deal with workplace…

Community, School Events

Try Your Hand at Massage Therapy

Are you dreaming of becoming a massage therapist, but feeling a little hesitant about jumping right into a two-year program? We've got you covered. Massage for Beginners is a 2-day hands-on introduction to the world of massage. The workshop…

Public Clinics

Vicars School Student Massage Clinics: The best deal in town!

If you’re looking for a high-quality massage in Edmonton or Calgary at a bargain price, look no further than the student clinics at Vicars School of Massage Therapy. But don’t just take our word for it! I've been a massage therapist…

Vicars School Blog

Vicars grad takes centre stage with Peter Martin Award

After 25 years, Janine Borger still loves being an RMT (And we still love her!)

Massage and Mental Health: Why you should consider seeing an RMT for your depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress

Colleagues In Care: How RMTs work together with other health care professionals

Massage as a second career: More Vicars student success stories

Massage as a second career: Vicars student success stories

Mature students equal mature therapists: Why older massage students thrive at Vicars School

Crossing the Mountains for Massage School: Why BC students keep choosing Vicars

Vicars School Earns CMTCA Accreditation

Faster, Higher, Stronger, Healthier: The importance of Sports Massage Therapy!

Pediatric massage—The benefits of massage for older children

Policy Update: Masks no longer mandatory on campus

Adding Infant Massage To Your RMT Practice: In conversation with a Vicars grad

Massage Therapy for Infants: A growing specialty

What’s It Really Like To Start A Massage Business?

Congratulations and good luck to our newest grads!

The Secret to a Long Massage Therapy Career? Your own body mechanics

Try Your Hand at Massage Therapy

Vicars School Student Massage Clinics: The best deal in town!

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