
Institute for Massage Education at KCHA
6350 W KL Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: 269-373-0910
Fax: 269-373-0271
E-mail: kchands@kcha.com
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To better reflect the high level of massage instruction and direction students here receive, we have changed our name. The School of Massage & Bodywork at Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts (KCHA) is now called the Institute for Massage Education at KCHA. The quality education students receive from the excellent instructors at the Institute for Massage Education at KCHA means that graduates are prepared and ready to excel in their massage therapy careers.
at the Institute for Massage Education the first Wednesday of each month. These sessions are a great opportunity to sit with us and talk about the rewards and realities of our industry. Free
Upcoming Dates
The first Wednesday of each month
from 6-8 pm.
You may also call or e-mail us to register!
(269) 373-0910 or admissions@kcha.com
If you are interested in attending the Professional Massage Training Program, wait no longer. This opportunity only comes once a year and begins June 18th. Call (269) 373-0910 now – space is limited.
Saturdays at IME
Full-body massages by students in their last trimester of training.
Sessions are 50 minutes long and held at the school.
Cost is $30 per session (cash or check only)
For more information or to schedule an appointment call (269) 373-0910.
Considering massage as a career? Getting started at the Institute for Massage Education at KCHA is easy!
Our graduates consistently get and keep jobs they love.
Employers know of the quality of our program and tell us they regularly request IME graduates over other massage schools.
We've been singularly focused on creating successful, happy Massage Therapists for over 20 years. We do it well.
The best way to get to know us is in person. Institute for Massage Education at KCHA offers a hands-on program, after all, and it's important for prospective students to really feel what goes on here. To arrange a personal tour at a time that's convenient for you, call IME Admissions at (269) 373-0910 or send us a message using the online contact form.
As an alternative, you can also attend one of the Massage as a Profession workshops that we offer twice each month. These sessions are a great opportunity to sit with us and talk about the rewards and realities of our industry. It's worth the time just to tour our gorgeous facility—the space itself is a calming and healing force.
You won't find another massage school like this in the country!

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As you read more about our program, keep in mind that one of the best ways to get to know us is through a visit. The setting is breathtaking, the program is unique and fun... You won't find another school like this one in the country!
We believe in "hands-on" learning, so come out and get a feel for what we're all about. We can’t wait to meet you!
To arrange a tour, call Kim Merkel at (269) 373-0910, or send e-mail to admissions@kcha.com.
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