Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should I choose the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy?

Our instructors are selected because of their experience in and knowledge of the massage therapy field and human anatomy.
Our Admissions standards are designed to ensure prospective students have the basic educational requirements to succeed in our program.
The graduating class of 2005 had an employment rate of over 96%. This rate of employment is consistent with every class that graduates from the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy.
Our Student Clinic and Outreach programs are staffed at all times, ensuring safe and ethical student massage.

2. How long is the program?

Our 1000 hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program can be taken over 9 months (September start) or 7 months (January start). The Personal Trainer Diploma Program is 6 months.

3. Do you have part-time or correspondence courses?

We do offer a part-time program at the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy. In the part-time program you would take our full-time program but at half the course load, taking twice as long to complete it.

Because of our emphasis on hands-on practical learning, our diploma programs are not offered in a correspondence format. Students must participate in our Student Clinic and various Outreach opportunities to gain required practical experience.

4. When do your programs start?

We have two start dates for each of our programs: January and September. For the Massage Therapy Diploma Program, the January start is an accelerated course, taking 7 month to complete, instead of 9 months.

5. What is the tuition cost for the program?

The tuition cost for the Massage Therapy Diploma Program is $7,250.00. The Personal Trainer Diploma Program costs $5,200.00.

6. Are there any additional costs?

Additional costs are Supplies, Textbooks and TCF (Training Completion Fund). A list of supplies to purchase will be provided upon acceptance to our program.

7. Is your college approved for various funding?

Yes, we are approved for CSL (Canada Student Loans).

8. What are the admission requirements/pre-requisites?

Students applying to the Professional Institute of Massage Therapy must have their high school diploma with a senior biology (Physics or Kinesiology would be an asset) OR 1 post secondary science.

9. What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy and you do not meet the admission requirement please contact the College in your area. We would be happy to meet and discuss your unique situation. We have a mature student admission policy which takes into account your life experience.

10. Where are your campuses?

The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy has three prairie locations. We have campuses in Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Calgary.

11. Where do I get an application?

You can apply on this website or contact us and we can mail an application out to you.

12. Do you have campus tours?

Yes, contact the campus in question and we would be happy to give you a tour of our facility.

13. Is the profession saturated?

No, most of our graduates are very successful. Last year employment rates were over 96% within 6 months of graduating from the program.

14. Do you have on-site accommodations?

No, but if you contact the campus we would be happy to aid you in your search.

15. When should I submit my application?

As soon as possible, to ensure space in the program

16. What are the deadlines?

There are no specific deadlines, applications are reviewed as they are received; however spaces are assigned as students are accepted. It is advisable to apply as early as possible in advance of the start of the program to ensure a space.