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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Introducing Our New Name and Logo
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…
An Update on Vicars School CMTCA Accreditation
Note: This post was published in 2022. For more information about CMTCA Accreditation and what it will mean for your massage career, check out this post from summer 2023 or this page on our website!
Accreditation Site Visits Scheduled for July…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
Your 4 Biggest Questions About Massage Therapy School, Answered
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 chatting…
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 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…
Is Massage Therapy the Right Career for Me?
Why Being a Registered Massage Therapist Might be your Dream Job
Massage therapists provide an invaluable service to people who are in pain, recovering from injuries, or experiencing stress. Massage therapy speeds up the healing process, improves…
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