About Us

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• Accreditation / Affiliations
• History of UTMI
• About Our Program

Accreditation / Affiliations

• Accredited by:
  
  ACCSCT
  2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
  Arlington, VA 22201
  (703) 247-4212 Fax (703) 247-4533

• U.S. Department of Education Title IV Provider. Financial aid available for those who qualify.

• Registered by:
  
  New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy
  P.O. Box 25101
  Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504

• Approved to accept non-immigrant students by the Department of Immigration and Naturalization

• Veteran's Administration educational benefits available for qualified veterans and their qualified dependents

• Member of:
  
  • Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
    
  • American Massage Therapy Association
    
  • Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

History of UTMI

Mary Jo Jones founded Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute, Inc. in 1993. It was Mary Jo's wish to create a school that was centered on the student's growth as an individual.

Part of Universal's philosophy is to ensure that our students are capable of working in any professional environment or, if they choose to, they are well prepared to open their own private practice.

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About Our Program

It is also our goal to ensure that each student master our program in its entirety with a clear, concise and thorough understanding of massage therapy and its applications. The result is a graduate who is not only skilled and confident, but creative as well. We are confident that we provide this little extra touch.

For this reason, we have designed our program to include 670 hours of education. This consists of 520 hours of classroom instruction and supervised practicum and 150 hours of clinical internship. All textbooks in Massage Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology, and Business and Ethics can be purchased through the school. Our qualified caring instructors are thorough, detailed and dedicated. Lectures and demonstrations are given and students will receive hands-on experience with the guidance of our instructors.

The entire 670 hour course can be completed in 8 months for the day or afternoon course, and 10 months for the evening course. However, students are allowed up to 12 months to complete the day and afternoon courses, and 15 months for the evening course. Also included in this portion of the program is the application of good business practices, ethics and professionalism in relation to massage therapy itself.

Upon completion, the graduate can feel confident that he or she will be fully prepared to pass the State's examination and license requirements, and will be equipped with all the tools to pursue a wonderfully satisfying and highly rewarding career.

Inside each and every one of us lies a wonderful spirit. Our desire is that upon completion of our program, including theory and practical application of massage, you will have learned to honor and awaken a spirit within you. A spirit that will guide this awesome energy for the betterment of mankind, and also to help others to discover and honor that spirit in themselves.

Student Involvement in Decisions and Policies
Students are invited to participate in policy-making and significant decisions at the school using a variety of mechanisms. So much more can be accomplished when we all work together. Your suggestions and input are welcome and very much appreciated. The staff is available at all times to answer any questions you may have regarding policies and procedures.

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