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Vicars Graduate Spotlight: Maureen de Sosa Kalas, RMT and clinic owner

Maureen de Sosa Kalas is a lot of things: a healer, entrepreneur, an athlete, and an adventurer. And an MH Vicars graduate, of course. In the decade since she completed the two-year diploma program at MH Vicars School in Calgary, Maureen…

COVID-19, Education, Videos

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…

Alumni

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…

Public Clinics, COVID-19

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…

News, Public Clinics

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…

Alumni

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Alumni, Business, Career Information, Community, News, Uncategorised

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,…

Alumni, Business, Career Information, Education, News

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…

Alumni, Business, Career Information, Education, News

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

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Alumni, Business, Education, News, School Events

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…

Alumni

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,…

Alumni

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…

Alumni, Career Information, Community, Videos

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…

Alumni, Community

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…

News

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…

Alumni, Community

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…

News

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…

Vicars School Blog

Vicars Graduate Spotlight: Maureen de Sosa Kalas, RMT and clinic owner

Adapting blended learning for a pandemic, and beyond

A Tribute to Vittorio Congi

A message to our clients regarding reopening our public clinics

Temporary campus closures due to COVID-19

Vicars diploma opens doors for Calgary grad

Regulation and accreditation news at the MTAA AGM

PEI joins ranks of regulated provinces

Three Vicars grads up for Edmonton’s best RMT title

Have Skills, Will Travel, pt 2: From Newfoundland to BC

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

Vicars Grads at Work: Suzanne Belanger

Vicars Grads at Work: Katie Rees

Bree Skiba: Where Are They Now?

Vicars Grads at Work: Brenda Roy

Happy International Women’s Day from MH Vicars School

Vicars Grads at Work: Kerri Wagensveld

Reflections on our first networking event

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