The Institute of Massage Therapies has
been founded as a massage clinic and massage
training school. Our intent is to provide the community
with the highest quality care in the art and science of
massage therapy. We seek always to be focused
on the highest good of our clients. We also extend
this philosophy to our educational programs.
The clinic is designed to provide the public
with outstanding massage therapy in a pleasant atmosphere
for a completely enjoyable experience. The styles
of massage vary with each Nationally Certified Therapist.
Our therapists utilize all of their education and intuition
to develop client-oriented goals for each session.
Every massage is unique and specific to each client's
particular needs.
The educational program of IMT is specifically
designed to facilitate the development and professional
growth of every massage therapy student. Textbook
knowledge, physical senses, and intuition are integrated
and blended together to bring into action caring techniques
to assist each client in self-healing of body, mind, and
spirit. Instruction in advanced Medical Massage
techniques comprises the last 30% of classes. Class
size is limited to 14 students. More than 50% of
the 552-hour training program incorporates hands-on learning.
Director, Pamela Loutzenhiser, is a Nationally
Certified Massage Therapist with over 1200 hours of advanced
education. She has a Master's Certification in Medical
Massage, is certified in Reflexology, and is one
of the instructors at IMT. She is a lifetime member
of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania State
Education Association, and a professional member of the
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She
has been teaching in massage certification training programs
in the Richmond area since 1996.
Institute
of Massage Therapies
