About the Institute for Massage and Bodywork Therapy

    • 650 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.
      ** Note: Due to NC board edicts, after February 2025, all future programs will be increased to 725 hours (and $9,500).
       
    • 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.
    What Does The Program Cost?

    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

    $8,000

    Part Time Classes Start JAN 2025

    Registration is open!

    The next part time program begins January
    13, 2025. 650 hrs. Tuition: $8000.
    *Note:     Due to NC Board edicts, all future PT/FT
    programs will be 725 hrs & $9500 tuition.

    The next full time program begins May 12,
    2025.  725 hours. Tuition: $9500.  

    The current catalog remains valid for the January part time program. 

    Applications for both programs are currently being accepted.  The part time application deadline is October 31, 2024.  The deadline for the full time program is March 17, 2025.  

    New in name, but deep in experience, the teaching  and specialized hands-on instruction of this massage school in NC are second-to-none.

     
    meet your instructors
    All instructors at the Institute for Massage and Bodywork Therapy are experts in their field and are currently practicing in the area they teach.

    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,
    MTT 101 Massage Techniques 
    AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
     AMT 301 Hands On Application of Medical Massage
    ETH 101 Ethics

     

    Instructor

    Hayde Chacon

    Hayde Chacon started practicing massage therapy in 2015 after graduation from Charles of Italy School of Massage in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She holds certifications in Hot Stone, Cupping, Chair, Table Thai Massage, as well as Ethics and Pathology certifications.  Hayde has worked as a therapist in a variety of settings including chiropractic offices.


    Classes Hayde Teaches:

    Clinicals
    AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities

    Instructor

    Markus Howell

    Our business instructor 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 Liberty, NC.

    Classes Markus Teaches: 
    BUS 101 Business

    Instructor

    Lydia Kravitz

    Lydia Kravitz is one of our clinical instructors.  She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2005.  Lydia is currently working on her BSBA through Western Carolina University.  One of Lydia’s specialties is myofascial release and structural integration. She will be sharing this knowledge in the 12 hour myofascial release section in our Modalities class. 
     

    Classes Lydia Teaches:
    Clinicals
    AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities

     

    Instructor

    Emily Leupold

    Emily Leupold is one of our clinical instructors.  She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2021.  Whie in school Emily took a special  interest in Reflexology and shares her love for that subject with our Modalities class students.  Emily studied Prenatal and Postpartum massage through the Claire Marie Miller seminars, is a Doula in Tennessee, and is teaching the pregnancy portion in our Modalities class.
      
     

    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.
    We are excited to have her teach our
    sports massage class.

    Classes Devonia Teaches:
    Clinicals
    AMT 101 Hands on Application of Massage Modalities
    AMT 201 Hands on Application of Sports Massage
    ETH 101 Ethicis
    PSY 101 Somatic Psychology

    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 102 Anatomy & Physiology 2
    PAT 101 Pathology

    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 process.

    Classes Carolyn Administrates:
    All classes and systems.
    Phone: (910) 920-9477
    Email: admin@imbtnc.com

    The Institute For Massage And Bodywork Therapy 
    Looking to launch or pivot your career we know that you need an in-demand job that fulfills your need to help people.  That’s why at the Institute for Massage and Bodywork Therapy we added a hands-on program. This focus on you, the student, creates options for a rewarding career in Massage Therapy.  It migh be a job in a massage practice or opening one of your own.
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