National Massage Therapy Institute Promotes Student and Community Interaction

NMTI places great emphasis on not only massage therapy training but also on building solid interpersonal skills during the educational process. www.StudyMassage.com

Falls Church, Virginia (PRWEB) October 11, 2006 -- The National Massage Therapy Institute knows that teaching valuable and relevant career skills is important to any student’s professional future. But, specialized career training doesn’t stop in the classroom. NMTI places great emphasis on not only massage therapy training but also on building solid interpersonal skills during the educational process. www.StudyMassage.com

Campus Director Deborah Brent says, "Being involved in the community is very important for our students. Their massage therapy classes teach them modalities, anatomy and physiology and business skills, but understanding how to interact with people is just as important.” Brent also feels that the nature of therapy brings with it certain responsibilities to society, “The skills we teach them aren't just for a career, they're about healing, and it's important that they know how much they mean to their community."

National Massage Therapy Institute has recently encouraged their students to become involved their students in numerous community events including Race for the Cure, Alzheimer’s Association and Corporate table and chair massages for Booz Allen Hamilton. NMTI will also be offering massages to participants in the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, VA on October 29th.

The NMTI promotes student participation in charity events, employee appreciation days, and organizational networking. NMTI believes that a robust and well-rounded education is key to a successful career. To find out more about NMTI call 800-509-5058.

About NMTI: The National Massage Therapy Institute is one of the country’s leading massage therapy education providers. A caring staff instructs students in leading massage modalities as well as anatomy, physiology and business management. NMTI is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) and has five campuses: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Falls Church, Virginia, Turnersville, New Jersey, Egg Harbor, New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware. Title IV federal financial aid is available for qualified applicants. www.StudyMassage.com

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