About the Institute for Massage and Bodywork Therapy
- 750 Hour Program – Massage school in Fayetteville NC offers training by top instructors. Fully prepares you to get your NC license and start your massage career.
- Full Time & Part Time Available – Designed to fit into your needs and schedule. Choose from either full-time enrollment or go at a slower pace with part-time.
- Small Class Sizes – Lecture and hands-on classes will max at 8 students.
We are here to help launch the next generation of massage therapists and strive to keep the cost of the program as affordable as possible. In addition, your tuition covers all textbooks, a complete set of massage sheets, and the state fee for your license in order to help launch your career as a massage therapist.
Program Cost
$10,000
Full Time Classes Start September 2026!
Registration is open!
The next Full Time program (Class 11) begins September 14, 2026.
Class Hours: 750 hours. Tuition: $10,000.
Applications are due July 16, 2026.
The next Part time program will begin in August, 2027.
Class Hours: 750 hours. Tuition: $10,000.
Applications will be accepted starting in January 2027 for the Part time program.
Our IMBT brand is deep in experience. The caring teaching and specialized hands-on instruction of this North Carolina massage school are second-to-none.
Instructor
Brenda Howell
A licensed massage therapist and clinic owner since 2015, Brenda has Advanced Certifications in: Myofascial Release, Neural Reset Therapy, Medical Massage and Lymphedema. She also holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Rehabilitation Sciences.
She specializes in treating chronic disorders of the musculo-skeletal system & disorders stemming from the central and peripheral nervous system.
Classes Brenda Teaches:
Clinicals
IMT 101 Intro to Massage/History of Massage
KIN 101 Kinesiology 1
MTT 101 Massage Techniques
LAW 101 NC Laws and Rules
AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
AMT 301 Hands On Application of Medical Massage
ETH 101 Ethics
Instructor
Molly Brink
Molly Brink teaches Kinesiology 1 and 2. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation. With a passion for learning more about the body, she studied for and received her Personal Trainer Certification in 2007 and multiple comprehensively trained Pilates certifications. Molly furthered her education and graduated at the top of her class from IMBT in early 2025. She is currently pursuing medical massage certification.
Classes Molly Teaches:
KIN 101 Kinesiology 1
KIN 102 Kinesiology 2
Instructor
Jalecia Faison
Jalecia Faison has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with concentration in Sports Medicine and a minor in Information Technology. She also has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Campbell University. She is a licensed physical therapist who works with the geriatric population and in outpatient orthopedics. She joined Methodist University’s adjunct faculty in 2024.
Classes Jalecia Teaches:
APY 101 Anatomy & Physiology 1
APY 102 Anatomy & Physiology 2
Instructor
Savannah Flores
Savannah Flores is a graduate of IMBT and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2024. While in school, she discovered her passion for learning more about the lymphatic system. She became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2025 after attending The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy.
Classes Savannah Teaches:
Clinic & Massage Modalities
Instructor
Markus Howell
Markus Howell has a Bachelor of Science in both Education and Social Studies as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration: Leadership.
Markus spent 11 years active duty with the US Army. After his military service, he continued his federal service while working at the Network Enterprise Center on Fort Bragg, NC.
Classes Markus Teaches:
BUS 101 Business
Instructor
Constance Leandro
Constance Leandro has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Doctorate of Health Science from Campbell University. She is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and works at Valley Physical Medicine
Classes Constance Teaches:
KIN 102 Kinesiology 2
APY 101 Anatomy & Physiology 1
APY 102 Anatomy & Physiology 2
PAT 101 Pathology
Instructor
Emily Leupold
Classes Emily Teaches:
Clinicals
AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
Instructor
Devonia Moore
Devonia Moore has been a licensed
massage therapist since 2010. One of
her passions is health and wellness.
So she became certified as a Rehab
Fitness Specialist and then completed
a Strength and Conditional Training
course. In February of 2021, Devonia also
became a Certified Personal Trainer.
Classes Devonia Teaches:
Clinicals
AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
AMT 201 Hands on Application of Sports Massage
AMT 401 Hands on Application of Muscle Energy Techniques
ETH 101 Ethics
Instructor
Golfran A. Rivera
Golfran A. Rivera holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his training through the Army’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program and briefly served with the 82nd Airborne as a primary care PA-C. He owns and operates a local direct primary care practice, TrueCare DPC.
Classes G. Rivera Teaches:
APY 101 Anatomy & Physiology 1
APY 102 Anatomy & Physiology 2
PAT 101 Pathology
Instructor
Dr. Dawn Ruminski
Dr. Ruminski has a bachelor’s degree
in emergency medical care, a master’s
in public health, and earned her
medical degree at WVSOM in 2008. She
served in the US Army for 10 years as
a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
before moving to private practice at
Valley Physical Medicine. She is also
a physician acupuncturist, trained by
Helms Medical Institute as well as an
instructor for ACLS, ATLS, TC3, BFA
and OMT.
Classes Dr. Ruminski Teaches:
APY 101 Anatomy & Physiology 1
APY 102 Anatomy & Physiology 2
PAT 101 Pathology
Instructor
Jaci Stephens
Jaci Stephens teaches Massage Therapy Techniques as well as Clinics. She has been a licensed therapist since 2023 when she graduated from IMBT at the top of her class. Jaci loves working with clients and getting to the source of her pain. She also is a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner.
Classes Jaci Stephens Teaches:
Clinicals
MTT 101 Massage Techniques
PSY 101 Somatic Psychology
Instructor
Bre’Ahna Young
Bre’Ahna Young teaches Ethics, Myofascial Release and Pregnancy in Massage Modalities and is one of our clinic instructors. She has been a licensed therapist since 2023 when she
graduated from IMBT. Bre’Ahna has a passion to work with prenatal and postpartum women, and so she continued her learning by attending classes through the Claire Miller Seminars as well as The Mama Me Time Method.
Classes Bre’Ahna Young Teaches:
Clinicals
ETH 101 Ethics
AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
Director of Education
Carolyn Bowe
Carolyn Bowe is the Administrator and Director of Education. She has a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Education. Carolyn taught middle school before moving on to an independent study school where she taught grades 3-12. She has been working for a local medical massage clinic in the front office since 2019. Carolyn can help you with any questions on curriculum or the application process.
Classes Carolyn Administrates:
All classes and systems.
Phone: (910) 920-9477
Email: admin@imbtnc.com
