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CIMT Adjusts Program Hours to Meet New Colorado State Requirements

Colorado Springs, CO — The Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy (CIMT) is pleased to announce updates to our program in response to revised state guidelines. Effective immediately, CIMT’s curriculum will transition from 750 hours to 650 hours to align with Colorado’s state requirements for massage therapy education. These adjustments will provide our students with a streamlined and efficient learning experience while upholding the exceptional standards of CIMT’s educational offerings.

Changes to Program Hours

Our goal is to ensure that these adjustments make our program more accessible for busy students without compromising on quality. Key updates include:

• Electives: Reduced from 52 hours to 40 hours
• Clinic Shifts: Reduced from 24 shifts to 21 shifts
• Theory Hours: Removed
• Marketing Events: Removed
• Full-Body: Reduced from 81 to 70

Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop!

Is Massage Therapy the Right Career for You?

Find out at our FREE Workshop December 2nd from 10-11:30 AM!

Learn about the massage industry and what our program looks like. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet students, give and receive a massage! Bring a friend or family member too! Snacks provided!

To sign up click here “Free Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop”!

We are excited to bring you yet another workshop for newer perspective students. This workshops allows you to dip your toes in the massage therapy world. We offer one of the best curriculums in the country and this is an opportunity to learn about our program!

Student Highlight

✨Student Spotlight✨

Meet Courtney Martin!

In 2021, Courtney faced significant health challenges that led her to pivot from pursuing a nursing career to becoming a massage therapist. She began her journey in the field as a front desk receptionist at Unlimited Bodywork , where she developed a deep appreciation for the medical benefits of massage therapy—without the intense demands of nursing. Witnessing the health benefits of massage firsthand.

When it came time to choose a school, Courtney selected the CIMT due to its glowing reviews from alumni and clients. An added bonus was CIMT’s ability to accept her Veterans Benefits, a crucial factor in her decision.

“There’s too much to love,” Courtney shared when asked about her experience at CIMT. She described the work as challenging but incredibly rewarding and praised her classmates and instructors for creating a supportive and enriching environment. “It’s the most stressful, relaxing school experience,” she quipped.

Jill Wolf, one of her instructors, may not know it yet, but her and Courtney will become best friends after graduation!

After CIMT, Courtney plans on working at Unlimited Bodywork as well as owning her own business, to help the people she wants to help.

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CIMT Scholarship Colorado’s Future

CIMT Scholarship Colorado’s Future

At Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, we believe in the power of medical based healing through massage therapy and the importance of nurturing the next generation of massage therapists. That’s why we are proud to introduce the CIMT Scholarship Colorado’s Future, designed to support current and aspiring students in their journey toward their career in massage therapy.

The CIMT Scholarship Colorado’s Future aims to provide financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the field and a passion for holistic healing. By removing financial burdens, we hope to empower students to pursue their education necessary to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

This scholarship fund is primarily intended for tuition expenses, ensuring that recipients can focus on their education without financial burdens. If a recipient chooses not to use the funds for tuition, or does not have need for tuition assistance, the amount will be credited toward our store. Students may use this fund for textbooks, lotions, study materials, or massage essentials. This flexibility ensures that every dollar contributes to the success and growth of our future therapists. This scholarship will be awarded to one current CIMT student and one new CIMT applicant.

This scholarship not only recognizes academic excellence but also values personal growth, community involvement, and a dedication to the principles of medical based massage therapy. We invite applicants who are ready to embrace their potential and contribute to the field of massage therapy in meaningful ways.

We invite our clients, alumni and everyone else to donate, no matter how small or big, to the CIMT Scholarship Colorado’s Future Fund to help nurture one of our students!

Together, we can foster a vibrant community of skilled professionals who will elevate the standards of care and healing. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please visit our website under the “scholarship” page for more details. Join us in shaping the future of massage therapy!

Apply Here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/aTMsPauFKous

Donate Here: https://venmo.com/u/CIMTInc

Please title it, Donation.

Alumni Spotlight

✨Alumni Spotlight✨

Meet Jamie Smith!

Jamie graduated Spring of 2003! She has been a practicing Massage Therapist since. Jaime has worked at Massage Envy, Spas but she prefers being a sole proprietorship. She also accepts VA clients!

Here’s what Jaime had to see about CIMT: ” I had a great experience at CIMT! When I was there it was an 1150 hour program and we were licensed by Colorado Springs and had to have at least a 1000 hour program. We had to draw the muscles for our KOV’s, we had to do an internship at Penrose hospital giving massages to employees.”

We are so lucky to have Jaime as part of our Alumni Family!

CIMT Partners up with Cougars Care

CIMT Food Drive

We would like to inform you of our partnership with Coronado High School in their Cougars Care thanksgiving food drive. This event happens through the months of October & November.

A list of items accepted can be found in the flyer attached. Feel free to drop any of these items in the front entrance of CIMT. There will be a labeled box.

Cougars Care has provided:

• Over $50,000 in grants of food, class fees, sports fees, school supplies, as well as numerous other tangible requests
• Grants and services to over 2000 students and staff
• Allowed over 100’s of students to continue to take classes by helping to pay for their class fees

Cougars Care is a non-profit organization that was created at Coronado High School in order to help meet the tangible needs of students that present themselves every day.  In 2005 and 2006, conversations began among the administration about how Coronado would be able to assist with the needs of students as the staff at Coronado was continually being inundated with requests for help with sports fees, class fees, school supplies, requests for food, graduation expense requests, as well as countless others

You can read more about the non-profit here: https://www.coronadocougarscare.com/about-us

Cougars Care would like to emphasize the importance of money donations to help teenagers. All money donations can be sent to Coronado High School c/o Cougars Care.

Thank you all for your support in uplifting our community!

Alumni Spotlight

✨Student Spotlight✨

This is @julene.bee ! Julene works as a Massage Therapist at Pagosa massage & bodywork + Movement Studio. Here is what she had to say about her experience at CIMT:

“I absolutely loved my experience at CIMT. A literal highlight of my life! ..I mean I can’t even begin to describe it. All of it. All of you guys! Okay, now I just teared up. The classes. The different instructors. The students. The different classes going on all at once. What a special experience it was for me. I am still very close friends with some of my classmates.

My new clients are always surprised at the techniques I use. I use what I was taught. All of it! I just do it with love and confidence. …as I was taught. xD However, those neuromuscular techniques are a lot to remember so I do reeducate myself often and keep getting better. It is so incredibly fulfilling to do something I love and also be good at it! To my recollection I have never had a client that lives here who did not book another appointment. I have never advertised. Such great schooling! I use the Massagebook service for scheduling purposes and sometimes new clients will book through it. I ended up sticking to, and leaning into, the neuromuscular aspects of massage because of how incredibly affective they are! And they honestly can be mind blowing. I have a whole ‘nother story about my first experience with the technique but not knowing the name, and then finding the school. It was certainly aligned. ” There is much more where that came from

Go checkout Julene and schedule a massage with her: https://www.pagosamassageandbodywork.com/

Alumni Spotlight

Yet Another ✨Alumni Spotlight✨

Meet Sue Palumbo a graduate from our Fall AM 2015 class! Sue currently works at Awakenings Massage ! Here is a little bit about Sue’s experience at CIMT:

“I first heard of CIMT  in 2014, having a conversation with my chiropractor.  I told him I was thinking about becoming a MT. He immediately said . “Well if you want the best training around , you need to choose CIMT  for schooling. The program is far and above all the others.” So, with that advice, I enrolled Fall 2015 class. It was a great experience. My education from CIMT has given me a big  advantage over graduates from other schools . Based on direct feedback from clients, who include those in the medical field, I offer much more effective bodywork than others who’ve not received their training from CIMT.  The human factor was also present. Teachers and administration are friendly approachable  and always helpful.”

Go check out Sue and her business on their website: https://www.massagebook.com/therapists/awakenings-therapeutic-massage?src=external

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Alumni Spotlight

✨Alumni Spotlight✨

Ryan is not only an alumni, but also a current instructor. He juggles being a massage therapist with owning his own business Holisticare Bodyworks! Ryan had some very nice words to say about our school:

“I can honestly say that CIMT was a huge cornerstone in my education as a bodyworker. The instructors at this school genuinely care about your success and program itself gives you a solid foundation from which to build your career upon. This includes their neuromuscular therapy program, which gave me the techniques and tools I needed to deepen my understanding of the human body and become a more confident therapist. I’m very grateful this school and proud to be an alumni of CIMT.”

GO check Ryan’s website out: https://www.holisticarebodyworks.com/

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Alumni Spotlight!

✨Alumni Spotlight✨

This is @Claire Smiddy ! Claire graduated not too long ago and now owns her own business, Radiance Therapeutics LLC. Here’s what Claire had to say about CIMT:

“CIMT was the most thorough and excellent massage therapy program I could have asked for! Before attending, I had little human anatomy knowledge and didn’t know much about massage therapy. Three years later, I have my own growing massage therapy practice, and a career I absolutely adore. Professors are always willing to answer questions and help with wherever you’re at in the program. I’d highly recommend to anyone who loves to work with people, and is looking to expand their own knowledge in the holistic realm! So grateful for this school! “

We are so lucky to have her as one of our alumni! Check Claire out at her website and social media page! https://radiancetherapeutics.massagetherapy.com/home

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Joel Kort Massage Chair PTSD Fund

September is Suicide Prevention Month

With heavy hearts, we honor our past student, Joel Kort, who was part of our Fall AM 2015 class.

Joel, a veteran who faced the challenges of PTSD after being deployed multiple times. Because of it, Joel regularly got massages and found solace in supporting techniques like acupuncture, meditation and Reiki.

Inspired by his experience with the healing affects of massage therapy, Joel sought out to share “his healing hands”, as his friends often told him he had.

Through all of his aspirations Joel struggled in his personal life and left us in 2015.

To honor his memory, CIMT is committed to keep Joel’s memory and spirits alive. We deeply appreciate his family for the generous donation the massage chair in the Pikes Peak Quiet Room.

Joel’s memory continues to live on through the love of those who knew him and through our students and staff here at the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy.

-Andreas Indicatti Mariani, CIMT Staff

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Successful September 4th Intro Night!

Successful Intro Night

Last night we had another Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop!

We talked about Massage Therapy as an occupation, our program here at CIMT and had some relaxing chair massages. Our Fall AM class is filling up with only a few spots left to round it out.

We are very excited for the students that have already enrolled! Our early enrollment discount ends in 10 days; get your applications in as soon as possible.

To see more from us, make sure to follow or social media pages on Facebook and Instagram!

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2025-2026 Class Schedule!

Our new schedule for 2025 is out!

Our team has been working tirelessly to get these dates to the public as soon as possible. The new class schedule comes with a few new changes. These include:

-No Spring Am class cohort – Summer is now in the AM – New start dates -Our winter class is completed the same year!

Small changes are being made to better fit the lifestyle of our students. We are always working to make CIMT a better place for education. These changes are for the good of the institution and the students.

Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our enticing and professional program. Just remember, any and all updates will be on this page!

Andreas Indicatti Mariani- Admissions and Marketing