Think you can't afford it? There are tons of loans, grants and scholarships for aspiring spa and beauty professionals.
Learn how to finance a massage school in your geographic area.
In a time when the economy continues to be difficult to navigate and many people are considering their career options, you might be wondering if it’s the right time to start massage school. While there is always a benefit to increasing your education....
One of the best ways to pay for massage school is to earn a scholarship (or several scholarships) to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, and supplies. Scholarships, which don’t have to be repaid and are usually offered based on financial status and personal....
The Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC) is a vocational and trade school offering entry-level training with a strong career focus. Many of the programs offered revolve around the field of allied health, including massage, which provides both healthcare and massage business training in less than two years. The Cheyenne campus is one of four IMBC locations, each one offering a different lineup of programs and class times.
IBMC has been in operation since 1987. The original facility, Medical Careers Training Center, was located in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was established to provide training in medical assisting only. In 1991, it changed owners to be operated by The Laub Company, Inc. (who still owns it today). By 1995, the curriculum diversified to include additional business programs in other facilities. The main campus remains in Fort Collins.
IBMC 1845 Dell Range Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82009
In addition to massage, students can choose programs in business administration, accounting, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, paralegal studies, and pharmacy tech. Classes are available on a flexible schedule that allows you to decide if you would like morning, afternoon, or evening courses.
The Therapeutic Massage program is offered as both a diploma and a degree course. Students learn both the art and the science of therapeutic massage, with a focus on hands-on training and basic education in body mechanics. Specific modalities include Swedish massage, neuro-muscular techniques, infant and prenatal massage, sports massage, hydrotherapy, Reflexology, and chair massage. All of these techniques are put to use in the clinical practice, an on-site massage and spa facility open to the public.
The student clinic is open Tuesday through Thursday during the afternoon. Students are expected to put in a certain number of unpaid work hours before they are eligible to graduate, and may go on to continue working at the clinic as a post-graduate employee.
IBMC employs industry experienced professionals to serve as faculty members. Over all the campuses and all the programs, the full-time faculty at IBMC hold over 150 years of experience. The emphasis of all classes is on hands-on skills development, with a low student-to-teacher ratio for enhanced learning.
The facilities at the Cheyenne campus of IBMC come equipped with the tools and technology students need to complete their course. The campus boasts medical (and massage) laboratories, computer labs, lecture classrooms, and massage clinic rooms. Students will also find a study area and resource center on campus, with hi-speed Internet access available during school hours.
This particular campus has been in operation since 2005, and very recently moved to this new 17,000 square foot facility.
IBMC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), granting it the ability to award certificates, diplomas, and AOS degrees. The school is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, the Mountain States Better Business Bureau, and the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of government aid (federal and state loans, grants, and work-study options as well as veteran’s benefits), private funding, and payment plans. Most students who attend IBMC rely on some form of financial assistance. Students interested in learning more can visit the financial aid office to determine eligibility, available funding, and repayment terms and conditions.
Cheyenne is a one-of-a-kind community embracing both a modern outlook and a more historical and traditional way of life. Located in Wyoming at the north end of the Front Range, the city makes it easy to enjoy nature and the wilds of a state that has remained pristine and untouched. At the same time, proximity to metropolitan centers in Colorado mean that you’re never too far out of touch with the fast pace of commerce. If you hope to enjoy a more scenic and outdoorsy way of life at home but want to build a career with a future, Cheyenne is a great place to do it.
© 2012 Massage Schools Guide