The Soma Institute

For a massage therapy education at a prestigious institution that also offers outstanding services in networking, career skills, tutoring and counseling, the Soma Institute in Chicago, Illinois, may be the place for you. Soma’s academics consist of two diploma programs: * Clinical Message Therapy * Master Clinical Massage Therapy Students have immediate access to Soma’s on-campus Teaching Clinic, which provides internship programs in a supervised clinical setting. Even if you do not enroll in an internship program, you will be able to receive real-world experience assisting other professionals in the clinic. Students have the opportunity to stay on the forefront of massage therapy evolution through Soma’s various continuing education courses. From classes in Clinical Aromatherapy to Neurofasical Integration to Oriental Bodywork, you will be able to remain on the cutting edge of the industry. Soma graduates are rewarded with free massages for a lifetime, administered at the Teaching Clinic. Soma considers students who are least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED and have an upstanding character and positive attitude for enrollment. For more information on program start dates and application deadlines, please contact a member of Soma’s admissions department. To help more students pay for their education, Soma offers financial aid to eligible students through Pell grants, tuition payment plans and direct loan programs.

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