Massage Therapy Blog - Vicars School of Massage Therapy

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 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; others,…

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…

News

Introducing Our New Name, Logo, and Daily Class!

In early 2001, a small group of students stood around massage tables in a rented Edmonton community centre, each motivated by the desire to help others and change their own lives in the process. They were our first-ever students, and they were…

Preliminary Accreditation Granted Seal of the CMTCA

News

An Update on Vicars School CMTCA Accreditation

Accreditation Site Visits Scheduled for July 2022 Vicars School is one step closer to our goal of earning full accreditation from the Canadian Massage Therapy Council for Accreditation. Vicars was granted preliminary accreditation status…

Alumni, News

Vicars Grad Wins Prestigious New Therapist Award

For the second year in a row, the Massage Therapist Association of Alberta’s Peter Martin Award has been given to an MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy graduate! Please join us in congratulating massage therapist Lee Brill, who graduated…

Curriculum Spotlight

Massage Therapy Curriculum Spotlight: Diversity and Inclusion Assignment

Massage is a hands-on profession, and at MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy, our emphasis is on developing hands-on skills. But there’s a lot more to being a successful and effective registered massage therapist than knowing how to perform…

Community, COVID-19

February 2022 COVID-19 Policy Update

In light of recent changes to COVID-19 public health orders in Alberta, we have updated our on-campus COVID protocols. The new policies are as follows: Masks are mandatory in all shared spaces on campus. This rule applies to students,…

Career Information

Is Massage Therapy a Good Career for Men?

If you do a quick online search for registered massage therapists in your area, there’s a good chance that most of the names that come up will be female RMTs. And if you’re a man interested in a massage career, you might end up wondering:…

Alumni

Alumni Spotlight: It Takes a Village to Raise an RMT!

Having a strong support system: in conversation with Krista Quinlan and Joan Oancia Mother knows best! It was Krista Quinlan's mother Joan who suggested that she should consider a massage therapy career. Joan had been a regular client at…

Career Information, Education

Your 4 Biggest Questions About Massage Therapy School, Answered

MH Vicars School of Massage therapy was founded in 2001, which means we’ve been talking about massage for over 20 years. On the phone, in person, over Zoom, at Christmas parties, and in line at the farmer’s market…we never get tired of…

graduate spotlight - Nicole Ouellette and Darby Maglione

Alumni

Alumni Spotlight Nicole Ouellette and Darby Maglione

Massage therapy can be an incredible career. Registered massage therapists enjoy flexible hours and financial independence, and have the satisfaction of knowing that they’re making a difference every day. But being a massage therapist isn’t…

happy new year 2022 from MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy

Community

Happy Holidays from MH Vicars School

Here’s to a brand new year full of health and happiness! We considered opening this year-end message by acknowledging that 2021 has been another complicated and stressful year for our students and staff. But then we thought—focusing on…

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