American Institute of Alternative Medicine

by Alan Jordan
(Clifton, NJ, USA)

Upon entering the American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM), I could not help but feel the warm, nurturing and healing energy for which the school is known. AIAM's owner, Mark Carangelo is not so much interested in being the biggest or the fanciest school in New Jersey.

Mark's passion is knowing that his students receive the very best education possible in authentic massage therapy, that each student receives as much one-on-one personal training as he or she needs, and that the learning takes place in a comfortable, caring and supportive environment. The fact that AIAM can deliver this level of training for $6,000.00 is nothing short of amazing, and attests to Mark's commitment to the profession, and for his commitment to keeping massage therapy education affordable.

AIAM's Medical Massage and Spa Therapy Program is a 12 month, 600 clock hour, course of study. Day and evening classes are available. Classes are four hours in length. The Medical Massage and Spa Therapy Program provides students with the necessary skills for employment in the field of massage therapy.

The program prepares students to pass the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) and the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and to apply for New Jersey massage therapy certification and to practice massage therapy in states with similar requirements. Courses are taught with a combination of lecture, demonstration and practical application.

Upon graduation, students will be able to seek employment as massage therapists in chiropractic offices, wellness centers, hospitals, health clubs, resorts, spas, physical therapy offices, athletic facilities, psychotherapy offices, beauty and nail salons, pain management centers and massage therapy establishments, or in private practice.

Upon satisfactory completion of all the requirements of the program, the student will receive a Diploma in Medical Massage and SpaTherapy and a certificate in Neuromuscular Therapy.

AIAM also operates a student massage therapy clinic that is open to the public. A one hour massage session performed by an AIAM student is only $35.00.

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