I love dreamers. I love doers. I really love someone who is both. We started Aspen Massage Institute because we know there are people who want more out of life. Who didn’t want to work an 8-5 job they didn’t like. We knew there were people who dreamed. Our next session begins April 23rd in Aspen, Colorado and if you’re the right person we want you to join us. We are proud of the high quality and teaching of our Certified Massage Therapist Certificate Program. 100% of our students who took the National Certification Exam or the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam passed last session. For comp ..read more

We’re highlighting each our recent grads as they begin their careers as massage therapists after passing the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Stay tuned as we meet each one. Kerry Weber found herself looking for a change after a ski accident left her unable to work for a month. She realized that she wasn’t fulfilled in her current job. “I have always had a passion for helping people as well as for studying the human body,” she said. “It was perfect timing that AMI was beginning a class in a few weeks—I applied for a loan with my bank and enrolled!” Reflecting on her t ..read more

I’m surrounded by entrepreneurs. They come into Aspen Massage Institute every day. They are from many walks of lives and different parts of the world. The people I meet have worked in a wide variety of jobs, had horrible and great bosses, and are the epitome of diversity. Some have families, some are young women and men ready to make their mark on the world. All have one thing in common, they are tired of settling for someone else's dream. Who is an Entrepreneur? The Webster Dictionary defines entrepreneur as: “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise” I d ..read more

Deciding to take the plunge and go to massage school is a huge decision, and one thing we frequently hear potential students asking is what, exactly, they’ll do after graduation. It’s no secret that massage therapy is one of the most flexible careers around. Massage therapists can choose to work for someone else or be their own boss, and regardless of which you choose, most have some flexibility around their schedules and the rates they charge. That said, taking a leap into such a wide open career field can be nerve-wracking. Here are some of the most common paths newly-certified massage th ..read more

Now is the Perfect Time! Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings and planting seeds. Just barely a month after the official first day of spring, April 24th our new session starts. It is the perfect time to take a leap of faith and plant the “seeds” to become a Certified Massage Therapist right here in the beautiful state of Colorado! Our students will embark on an 8-month, 600+ hour journey, that will launch their new careers and improve their lives in the process. A Career Change to Massage Therapy Could Be What You Need! Aspen Massage Institute (AMI) offers full career counseling to a ..read more

As I sit and write this I’m thinking of how great this last year has been. I am proud and truly love the work we do at AMI and the lives that have changed due to our program. I’m also reminded of the numerous people I see that grudgingly enter work every day feeling trapped and sometimes even hopeless. I’m going to do my best to not make this a “salesy” blog post, but at the same time; I feel I really need to share with you what I feel in my heart. A Repeating ThemeI glanced back over the posts from the year and there is definitely a trend. Too many people don’t like their jobs. Even here in A ..read more

There are some people who truly love what they do and enjoy going to work every day. We have found that these people don’t call their jobs “work”. Instead they enjoy what they are doing and love sharing their success with those around them. They have found their passion and have made it happen. To find out if you are one of these people, simple respond to the questions below:   1. Are you making the money you want to make? 2. You have the opportunity for advancement or growth? 3. Does your work feel redundant or boring? 4. Are you passionate about your job? 5. Are you proud and happy ..read more

Like many of you, I really enjoyed watching the Olympics. There is always something inspiring when you see an individual who has dedicated their whole being to a single purpose be rewarded for their efforts. Even the athletes who haven’t medaled are spectacular and amazing people just by having the opportunity to compete on such a grand stage. As the closing ceremony finishes I am struck by the life changing atmosphere for each and every athlete. At AMI we have the honor to work with people who dedicate their lives to making other lives better. In each session we welcome a new group of studen ..read more

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