


Adapting blended learning for a pandemic, and beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that all schools and colleges have had to make a lot of changes to how they deliver their programs—and fast. And at MH Vicars School, it was no different. We closed our campuses in mid-March, and classes continued…

A Tribute to Vittorio Congi
In April, the MH Vicars School community lost one of our own to COVID-19. Vitto Congi graduated from our Edmonton campus in 2019, and was just beginning to build his new career and new life. Vitto was a kind and caring man who had a bright future…

A message to our clients regarding reopening our public clinics
UPDATE June 10, 2020:
Phase 2 of Alberta's "relaunch" strategy will begin on June 12, and many massage therapy clinics will be open for business.
We're sorry to say that MH Vicars School Public Clinic will not be one of them (yet).
We…

Temporary campus closures due to COVID-19
In response to the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our campuses.
Both the Edmonton and Calgary campuses will be closed from Monday, March 16 until further notice. All on-campus…

Vicars diploma opens doors for Calgary grad
Wherever Ryan Kim has gone since graduating from MH Vicars School, his Vicars education has opened doors for him.
When he first graduated in 2018, Ryan felt confident enough in his own skills to start his own massage clinic in Calgary.
“I…

Regulation and accreditation news at the MTAA AGM
There’s nothing like a road trip to see old friends!
On October 7, our Executive Director Sarah Ward-Bakken and our Curriculum Director Linda McGeachy joined massage therapists from across the province for the Massage Therapist Association…

PEI joins ranks of regulated provinces
There’s big news for massage in Canada’s smallest province! Prince Edward Island has added massage therapy to its list of Regulated Health Professions.
Please join us in congratulating the Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association…

Three Vicars grads up for Edmonton’s best RMT title
Move over, Oscars. Take a seat, Golden Globes. This awards season, we’re only interested in the Best of YEG Fitness awards – because three of the nominees for “Best Massage Therapist” are Vicars graduates!
Kory Ring, Andrea Yacyshyn,…

Have Skills, Will Travel, pt 2: From Newfoundland to BC
“Looking back now, I’m definitely glad I went the Newfoundland route. It’s been a long process, but I’m finally there!”
That’s Jenna Kluthe, who graduated from MH Vicars School’s Edmonton campus in 2017. She was one of nearly…

Have Skills, Will Travel: Vicars grads train in Alberta to work in BC

Let’s Face(book) It: RMTs Need To Be On Social Media
This morning when I sat down at my desk, coffee in hand, the first thing that I did was open up Facebook. It’s the first thing I do every morning.
This isn’t a confession that I’m slacking off on the job—quite the opposite, in fact!
As…

Vicars Grads at Work: Suzanne Belanger
On the surface, leaving a career as an intensive-care technician to study massage seems like a
complete left turn. But for Suzanne Belanger, who began studying at MH Vicars School after more than two decades working in hospitals,…

Vicars Grads at Work: Katie Rees
A successful personal trainer and Pilates instructor, Katie worked closely with the human body
every day, but still wanted to know more. She chose MH Vicars School because of the strong anatomy portion of the curriculum. She hadn’t expected…

Bree Skiba: Where Are They Now?
In 2011, Bree Skiba had been out of school for four years and was already head of a mini massage empire: her company Balance Massage had two Edmonton locations and had just opened a third in Kelowna. I interviewed her then about her experiences…

Vicars Grads at Work: Brenda Roy
From new graduate to award-nominated small business owner in less than six months: it's fair to say that Brenda Roy had a very good 2016. Brenda graduated from the MH Vicars Calgary campus last June, and opened her home-based clinic, Angelic…

Happy International Women’s Day from MH Vicars School
International Women's Day, March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Like so many health and caring…

Vicars Grads at Work: Kerri Wagensveld
Thanks to her passion and ambition, Kerri Wagensveld's career as a massage therapist has progressed very quickly. When she graduated from Vicars in 2014, she already knew that she wanted to specialize in sport massage. She is now a Canadian…

Reflections on our first networking event
It feels so good to see a dream coming true!
Last night we held our first ever community-building event. We wanted it to be a night of connection and inspiration; between graduates, current students, and professionals from the wider wellness…
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