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Hospital Based Massage Therapy Program AddedThe Institute for Therapeutic Massage offers this exciting 50-hour Hospital Based Massage Therapy Program in conjunction with Atlantic Health Systems at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. This advanced program is specifically designed for massage therapists, and will provide the opportunity to work with doctors, nurses, and hospital patients to learn how to master the art and science of medically based massage in a real clinical setting. The patients receiving massage will have a medical history that includes acute and chronic conditions within the hospital environment. ITM Chosen As Recipient For 2008 Year-end Community Outreach Grant! The Institute for Therapeutic Massage, Inc., New Jersey’s largest massage therapy school is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of Biotone’s 2008 Community Outreach Award Program. This award is given to massage therapy programs that help individuals in their community and at the same time help to educate the public about the benefits of massage therapy. ITM’s Oncology Massage Certification Program offers students the opportunity to provide massage to patients at UMDNJ’s University Hospital, located in Newark, NJ. Many patients at University Hospital are charity care patients who would not be able to afford the cost of a massage, were it not offered free of charge, through this program. Sue Walther, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at UMDNJ’s University Hospital made this comment “I have had the distinct pleasure of being a minor liaison between the students from the Institute for Therapeutic Massage and patients throughout University Hospital. The surprise and smiles from the patients I approach regarding their interest in having a massage student visit them, compares to nothing I have seen. When I first discovered that the students were visiting patients on the oncology floor, my first thought was ““There are patients all over the hospital who would greatly benefit from this type of healing intervention.”” I have even had physicians order massage for their patients on days when the students are not here, leaving the nurses to wonder why there is not a full time massage program on-site. “Little did I know the impact that this program would have on the lives of patients, their family members and healthcare workers, when I put this program together, but to see the look on the patient’s faces when they’re receiving a massage and hearing the comments from the massage therapists shows the tremendous benefit that this program has for everyone involved” says James T. Zazeski, the program’s developer and director. Individuals interested in learning more about this program or other community service projects involving The Institute for Therapeutic Massage are encouraged to call 973-839-6131 for more information. ITM Donates Time & Resources To Gildas Club On January 24th, 2009 student massage therapists of The Institute for Therapeutic Massage will be donating their time and skills by offering 1 hour massages to the public in an effort to help the financially struggling Gilda’s Club of Northern New Jersey, a cancer support facility located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Gilda’s Club is a non-profit organization that offers free programs, such as support groups, art classes, lectures and children’s programs to those individuals suffering from cancer as well as their families and caregivers. The club announced in June that it could not meet its $811,000 annual budget. Billionaire real estate developer Leonard Stern has pledged $200,000 to keep the facility open, but so much more is needed. The massages will be offered at 2 locations: 1069 Ringwood Ave in Haskell, NJ and 213 Route 35 in Red Bank, NJ. People wishing to help out Gilda’s Club are encouraged to call for an appointment by phoning ITM in Haskell at (973) 831-4111 and Red Bank (732) 936-0195 as a limited number of spaces are available. All proceeds will go to Gilda’s Club. Community Outreach is not new to ITM. Student therapists of the nation’s first and only accredited Oncology Massage Certification Course regularly provide massage to patients at University Hospital in Newark. “Everyone’s life has been touched by cancer in some fashion and this effort is a way for ITM and the public to help this amazing organization”, says Lisa Helbig, Executive Director and owner of ITM, whose sister was recently treated for cancer. So come out, bring your tight and tired muscles and help support Gilda’s Club at the same time, your body and heart will thank you for it. ARCHIVED NEWS: ITM Chosen By Ralph Stephens As Northeast Regional Training Center for his Medical Massage Certification Program! This 100-hour course will teach students and practicing massage therapists alike highly effective clinical approach that will enable you to help your clients with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. To read more about the program, please see the medical massage certification page. Connected, ITM's Quarterly Informational Newsletter is now available! Read it to find out the latest and greatest goings on at our six New Jersey Massage School locations, within the industry itself, and to learn about product discounts available through the school store. Institute for Therapeutic Massage Celebrates almost 16 Years of Training Professional Massage Therapists in New Jersey! Institute for Therapeutic Massage (ITM) is proudly celebrating over fifteen years of teaching and certifying highly competent and professional massage therapists at their now 6 massage schools in New Jersey. We are also building a reputation as a superlative training ground for Shiatsu / Eastern Bodywork and Personal Training. Our graduates are making their mark regionally, nationally and internationally as the health & wellness industry, and the need for qualified practitioners continues to expand at exponential rates. ITM was founded by Lisa Helbig, LMT to provide a place for students to learn massage, a time honored tradition, and do so in a highly accredited, supportive and professional environment. ITM will be offering special events to the community at large throughout the year to celebrate this milestone event. If you are an Alumnus of ITM and are interested in supporting your alma mater by participating in or hosting these special events, please contact lisa@massageprogram.com to find out how you can get involved. ITM Opens Fifth Location in Toms River, and Sixth Location in Newark, New Jersey ITM is happy to announce our Massage and Bodywork Program is now available at Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River, an Affiliate of the Saint Barnabus Health Care System, and the state’s largest non-teaching hospital. CMC offers a comprehensive array of wellness and medical services, is well known for their award-winning centers of excellence for women, children and seniors, and has fully embraced complementary healthcare, having massage therapists on their staff. For the address and directions, please click here. Over 30 Continuing Education Classes Now Offered ITM has over 30 CE classes, including aromatherapy, massage for cancer patients, chair massage, hot stone, deep tissue, sports / events massage, geriatric massage, Lomi Lomi, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, orthopedic massage, pregnancy massage, pnf, reflexology, reiki, spa techniques, trigger point therapy, and more. We are continually adding new courses and dates to our schedule, so please check the continuing education class schedule regularly. Massage Therapy & Personal Training Program Added This COMTA approved program is 729-hours in length, and contains both classroom teaching and supervised, hands on gym & massage time. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive both an Institute for Therapeutic Massage Therapy and Personal Training Certificate, be prepared to take the national certification examination given by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and The National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. They will also qualify for New Jersey State Certification as a massage therapist. The massage therapy and personal training program was developed to accommodate the growing need for qualified health and wellness professionals that are multi-dimensional in their knowledge and skill set. This program is also suitable for those who are adding skills to their current profession as health care workers in nursing, massage or other health-related fields. Click here to learn more about this program. New Red Bank Facility ITM is happy to announce the opening of our Red Bank campus, which has replaced the Tinton Falls location and allowed us to double the amount of classroom, student lounge, and clinic space. The Red Bank facility is conveniently located on Route 35 in a 6500 s.f. stand-alone building, and has ample parking for both students and clinic participants alike. For the address and directions, please click here. Financial Aid and Assistance Available at all 6 Locations Students at all six of our locations are eligible for Federal Financial Aid (loans and grants for those who qualify), as well as Sallie Mae Educational Loans. Other programs are also available to assist students with their school expenses, including tuition payment plans (with and without interest). For more information on any of these financial assistance programs, please contact the school. |
