Introducing our new Weekend Massage Certification Program!

Over the past 10 years folks have been asking me for a massage certification program they can attend on the weekends, so I’m thrilled to announce: it’s finally here! To those of you who’ve been wishing for a chance to come to our school even if you live out of town or work during the week, this is for YOU!

The 500-hour weekend program is sleek and stream-lined. We’ve trimmed hours off of our Western Science, Yoga, Self-care, and Business courses in order to fit this program into an 11-month time frame while maintaining a stellar curriculum.

The prospective student this program was designed for can be described by one or more of the following:

• Anyone interested in becoming a massage therapist who can only attend classes on the weekends
• Professionals from other health-care fields who are looking for an adjunct career (ex: nutritionists, chiropractors, physical therapists, yoga teachers, personal trainers, etc.)
• Those with already well established yoga or other self-care practices (Of course, yoga and self-care are not completely excluded from the weekend program. You’ll still enjoy asana in science class to get a real feel for muscular system. Self-care is woven into the massage courses in the form of body mechanics, grounding/centering techniques, and pre-post massage stretches for the therapist and client.)

If the thought of coming to school one or two weekends a month and getting certified as a massage therapist in under a year appeals to you, then please check out our new 500-hour Weekend Massage Certification Program which begins July 2016!

We hope to see you soon.

Warmly,

Shala

3rd annual Mother’s Day Event on May 8th in Carrier Park

The event: Mother’s day event for Asheville Active Moms: Healthy Mommies, Happy Babies. For our Mother’s Day Event, local businesses have donated raffle prizes, goody bag items, or will be present after the event to share with us about their business. A photographer will be taking mommy/baby portraits for free after class as well.
It would be such a treat for the moms to have a short massage post class (class is from 9:30 - 10:30). If any of your alumni is interested, they should also bring business cards/flyers to insert in the goody bags! It can be a great opportunity for direct marketing.

The group: Asheville Active Moms: Healthy Mommies, Happy Babies. It is for moms with their stroller aged children. The 60 minute workout includes a warm up, cardio and strength exercises using resistance tubing, and finishing with ab work and a cool down. Our children accompany us in the stroller and are entertained through song and game while we exercise. It is a great workout, but also a great community for moms. Our kids play together after class. We also have mom’s nights out and do quarterly community service.

The contact: If you are interested in participating please directly contact Susanne Willis, MPH 828 407 0274

We are booking appointments now for the Student Clinic that begins November 21st. Asheville School of Massage & Yoga offers clinics throughout the year where students who are presently enrolled in our massage therapy program provide massage to the community. This year we have expanded our program and will have availability on Fridays and Saturdays in addition to our regular Thursday times. Appointments are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and we encourage the community to schedule as soon as possible. The work is performed under faculty supervision in the school’s private treatment rooms. We have 6 treatment rooms available making this a great activity for couples or groups to plan together. We offer morning and afternoon appointments to accommodate many schedules. Enjoy the healing benefits of massage while you relax in the beautiful, calming environment of our student treatment rooms.

All massages in the Student Clinic are Integrative massages. This means students draw on what they are learning throughout the program to customize your massage when it is appropriate. They have been working diligently to hone their skills in Swedish massage and will add techniques in Deep-tissue, Pre-natal, Geriatric, Sports, Myofascial Bodywork, Shiatsu, and Thai Massage as the program progresses. Our students value the opportunity to practice their skills and provide the community with a relaxing experience.

Gift Certificates are available and what makes a better gift than the gift of peace and wellness!

Call 828-252-7377 to schedule an appointment

If Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays don’t work for you, we also have the ESP Clinic!

The ESP clinic is our extended study program clinic. These appointments are with recent graduates from our program.

Appointment Times

These appointments are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the following times:

10:00am, 11:15am, 2:00pm, 3:15pm

Extended Study Program Massage Clinic Pricing

$45 for 60 minutes

$90 for 120 minutes

There is a community volunteer opportunity Monday for ASMY graduates :

City of Asheville Employee Appreciation Picnic.

This event is being held Monday November 3, 2014. It will be held from 10-2 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

This picnic will include wellness games and a focus on health and wellness for City of Asheville employees.

If you would like to volunteer at this event please contact Dawn Call as soon as possible (contact must be made by noon on 10/31).

(828) 259-5510

What a great way to thank City of Asheville Employees for all their hard work and give back to our community!

Community Event - Family Caregiver Appreciation Day

There is a community volunteer opportunity coming up for ASMY graduates : Family Caregiver Appreciation Day.

This is an event being held for caregivers of a family member with a disability.

If you would like to sign up to volunteer to provide massage at this event please contact Pat Hilgendorf at 645-9189 or [email protected].

Family Caregiver Appreciation Day:

Friday, November 14th

Times: 10am-2pm

Location: Lutheran Church of the Nativity, 2425 Hendersonville Rd.

This is a great way to participate in and support the Asheville Community!

There is a community volunteer opportunity coming up for ASMY graduates at a Breast Cancer Awareness Event.

The event is October 25, 2014 from 9am-2pm. What a great way to participate in and support the Asheville Community!

For additional event details or to sign up as a volunteer please contact organizer Michelle Wooten.

(828) 450-8058

Which time works best for you? Late morning, lunch, after school or after work?
Appointment times are 11:15, 12:30, 1:45, 4:15, 5:30 & 6:45.
You can make your appointment on-line by going to our Student Massage website page
http://ashevillemassageschool.org/student-massage-clinic/ then click Schedule an Appointment.
Or call us at 828-252-7377