About Us
We are The Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies and Health Positive!. Since 1996, we have been the leader in providing home study continuing education (CE) courses for massage therapists. With over 200,000 massage therapy CE course enrollments and more than 150 professional-level home study continuing education course options to date, we are the preeminent provider of home study continuing education for massage therapists.
To learn how the Institute has set the standard for excellence in home study continuing education programs, click here.
The Massage Source
To further assist massage therapists and to educate potential clients on the many benefits of massage - and how massage can be included in their routine to create a healthier lifestyle - we proudly offer The Massage Source.
Our Goals:
- To further assist massage therapists in building their practices:
- By connecting professional massage therapists with prospective clients. Utilizing The Massage Source's "find a massage therapist" search tool, potential clients can quickly and easily locate a massage therapist. Leads and new clients are exactly what massage professionals need to grow, build and nurture their practices.
- By demonstrating how regularly scheduled massages can have long term benefits for both new and existing clients.
- By helping massage therapists expand their client base through trusted and verifiable online profiles.
- By offering massage therapists a multitude of additional benefits.
- To educate the public on the benefits of massage:
- By listing the benefits of massage therapy and explaining the different types and techniques practiced by massage therapists.
- By discussing how massage therapy can be used to aid individuals recover from specific maladies and health concerns.
- To bring more attention to the massage industry as a whole and how massage can help many people enjoy a life of health and wellness:
- By providing in-depth, original articles - as well as e-newsletters - on massage and living a healthy lifestyle.