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Thuy Nguyen

“The number one thing that sets the school apart is its reputation. Number two is the faculty. They...”

Lynn Ellen Gaffin, Faculty Member

“The school environment is very warm; it is personal and professional without being clinical. People...”

Paul Myer, President

“Cortiva stands for excellence and professionalism. There is a strong sense of community, diversity...”

Lynn St. Denis, Faculty Member

“Cortiva is very interested in and dedicated to increasing the education standards in massage therap...”

Pat Archer, Faculty Member

“I am a certified athletic trainer and licensed massage therapist, which allows me to bring deeper a...”

Alex Mykietiuch, Director of Education

“What makes Cortiva special is our sensitivity to the human and personal needs of the people. Cortiv...”

Dianne Polseno, LMP, President

“Being passionate about excellence in massage therapy education, I find it exciting to work with the...”

Jeff Mann, President

“I truly believe that what makes Cortiva great is the entire experience ... the faculty, the staff,...”

Joann Rockwell, President

“Cortiva is a community of schools across the country with a common vision of excellence to provide...”

Dina Boon, President

“Every day at Cortiva I'm inspired by the passion and commitment of the people that make up this ama...”

Tina Swope

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

Everything was great, material was extensive...”

Kimberly Kerpan

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

I would say I enjoyed everything about going...”

Yeondo Durst

What I like most about the program at Cortiva is:

Excellence and thoroughness of the program, kn...”

Andalyn Mullen

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

The high level of teaching standards.

Katherine Leite

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

The lasting friendships and the network of pe...”

Kerry Woods

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

The support during and after school was compl...”

Jennifer Lackett

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

The comprehensiveness of the program - INVALU...”

Thomas Long

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

I feel like I got a top notch education.

Chelsea Lucas

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

I loved the challenge of anatomy and physiolo...”

Jessica Phillips

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

Extensive education that really prepared me f...”

Scott Dixon

What I liked most about the program at Cortiva is:

The flexibility of the program.

Liz Bishop

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

The opportunity to use my skills on many d...”

Kelly Baxter

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

I'm not sitting behind a desk all day; I g...”

Yeondo Durst

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

Connecting with people on a deep and intim...”

Kimberly Lyons

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

Freedom to work for myself, set my own sch...”

Cassandra Lusk

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

The never-ending list of opportunities tha...”

Kandyce Crandall

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

The flexibility & control I have over...”

Grace Radkins

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

Working one on one and controlling my own...”

Kimberly Kerpan

What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is:

I love being able to brighten other people...”

David Rincon

“When I started the program, I wanted to do outcall mobile massage and make my own hours. However, m...”

Jennifer Pantoja

“I first started my career at the Cortiva LMT clinic where I had a regular client that came in who c...”

Britnee Franzen

“I really like helping people and making them feel better. My classmates were my favorite part of th...”

Nyla Contreras

“I enjoyed getting positive feedback from the clients' perspective and being able to make them feel...”

Angela Kennah

“I liked the hours, the flexible schedule, and the chance to work with clients one-on-one. Anatomy a...”

Chelsea Lucas

“I enjoyed the closeness of our class. We only had eight students, and we are still friends today. I...”

Julie Tarver

“I learned so many things on so many different levels. Every one of my teachers and classmates touch...”

Yeondo Durst, Massage Therapist at Spa Agio

“Being a massage therapist allows me to connect with people on a deep and intimate level and gives m...”

July Rogan, Operates a Private Practice

“What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist going to a calm and healing work environment ever...”

Thomas Long, Operates a Private Practice and works at Massage Envy

“I really like that I can define who I am through my work. I like that my “job” is such...”

Scott Dixon, Massage Therapist at Maui Body and Soul

“Massage therapy allows me to provide a service to people that they really appreciate. My favorite p...”

Elisabeth Owen, Massage Therapist at Massage Envy

I enjoy helping people get out of pain.

Sanna Miller, Massage Therapist at Dynamic Chiropractic Clinic

“What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is working with so many different people and havi...”

Chuck Hopkins, Owner of Technically U Massage

“I really love working with clients. I truly enjoy the personal connection that takes place with eac...”

Patricia Holland

“I like to say that massage chose me, as I came to school without a clear idea what I would do with...”

Tonya Bucinell

“The staff was always willing to help. The mix of professionalism and fun surpassed any school I had...”

Loree Scheyli

“Best educational experience ever. My only regret is that I spent three years debating whether or no...”

Linda Welch-Fellner

“I fulfilled my dream to become a massage therapist by attending school. I wanted to help others as...”

Joyce Forgang

Loved going to school - an experience I will always remember. Teachers were very supportive.

Wendy Kunkle

“It was a great experience. I have gotten a job in California through another alumni and I have been...”

Sherri Macrow

“It was a great experience. It opened my eyes to a wonderful world. I am glad I had the opportunity...”

Eddie Arriola

“School was paramount in my growth as a good, honest, strong person. I can't believe how much I stil...”

Callie B. Thompson

“I loved it. I'm so glad I chose to go. It made me a stronger person and I came out of school with s...”

Brandy Whittaker

“It was a wonderful experience! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the classes and the teachers were the be...”

Melissa French

“My experience at Cortiva was a memorable one. The best curriculum, teachers/instructors, and everla...”

D. Marlene Bloomquist

“The classes at Cortiva were great and I will be able to use the techniques in my work as a nurse. I...”

Rebecca Hurst-Henson

“I had so much fun at school that I really didn't want to leave. I learned so much while I was...”

Lauren Vitale

“I absolutely feel that Cortiva helped create a solid foundation for me to springboard off of. I lef...”

Joe Golden

“What I enjoy most about being a massage therapist is that I get a skill that very few people have a...”

Tiffany Ingalls

“I'm extremely happy with my experience at Cortiva. I have taken away life experiences and knowledge...”

Shana Leonardo

“The school not only gave me the massage technique, but the skills on how to run a great busine...”

Tina Swope

“I would like to express my gratitude to Cortiva - Tucson for the wonderful education I recently rec...”

David Blum

“I have never found a more nurturing environment for learning. DIHA/ Cortiva Institute is wholly ded...”

Patee Scott

“Cortiva taught me much more than I bargained for. Everything I have learned about mind, body, and s...”

Maureen Conlon

“Deciding to enroll at Cortiva was one of the best decisions I've made in years!! I truly love this...”

Bryan Williams

“I was 46 when I graduated - I was happy to see the school had mixed age and gender - We had teacher...”

Liz Kohls Weatherton

“If you say you went to school at Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy, people are...”

Gwen Simpson

“Cortiva has a really good reputation, especially here in the Tampa Bay area ... They are very focus...”

Thomas Rossewey

“When I first discovered Cortiva, I went into the open house and actually got to meet the President...”

Natalie Punsola

“My Name is Natalie Punsola and I live in France. I looked at a lot of massage schools world wide an...”

Alicia Orbea

“I graduated in August of 2006 and just opened my own clinic with two fellow graduates... When I fir...”

Anne Matthews

“I loved the constant learning and the faculty support throughout my 12-month
program.  It's cl...”

Valerie Maksimchuk

“Cortiva has a great mission ... They want to make sure that we are all professionals and that we do...”

Kim LeMoon

“I chose the school because it had a reputation of very high academic standards - The quality of edu...”

Kristy Howe

“I like being in a community of people who are committed to the field and who are committed to self-...”

Paul Heng

“After looking online, reading reviews, talking to massage therapists in my community and visiting f...”

Hal Harder

“Massage is a very strong and growing field - Cortiva is doing a very good job of putting more profe...”

Cassandra Haggert

“I chose the School because they were confident about what they had to offer... The faculty members...”

Roxanne Fisher

“Brenneke was recommended to me - it seemed like the most sought after therapists were those who gra...”

Gene Fedorov - Alumni

“The faculty members are great, wonderful, caring people with heart and soul. They really care about...”

Sarah Aldrich - Alumni

“I have to say that not a week goes by that I don’t think about all of the wonderful people at...”

Main Street Massage & Wellness

Cortiva has been a wonderful resource for me!

Main Street Massage & Wellness
Watertown, MA

Healing Touch Therapies

“The students from your program are the most prepared out of any school in the area to start practic...”

Mary Reece, altTHERA Health

“Cortiva consistently graduates the most professional qualified massage therapists. When I am lookin...”

Zen Massage Center

“Our Cortiva graduate has been a wonderful addition to our family. She has an excellent understandin...”

Emerge Spa & Salon

“Cortiva grads overall are well-prepared to work with the public, good technique and body knowledge....”

Debra Henrickson, Sonoran Spa Director - Westward Look Resort

“It's a pleasure to work with the staff at Cortiva. Their professionalism and open minded approach t...”

Barrie Shepley, Canadian OIympic Coach

“Dear Cortiva Team,

Your graduates were incredible [at our event] yesterday. The feedback has been f...”

Rondie Yancey, Tucson Massage Envy

“We really appreciate the training the Cortiva students receive. When they go to work as therapist,...”

Dr. Lydie Coleman - Newton Whole Health

The job fair was excellent and I love hiring Cortiva grads!

Newton Whole Health

Cheryl Arbia, - Elements Massage, Owner

“Though Elements Andover has just begun working with Cortiva, we are extremely impressed with the...”

Tammy Pahel, President, Spa Management Solutions Inc.

“I have recruited for many spa openings but there is only one 'REAL MASSAGE SCHOOL'. That is Cortiva...”

Steve Glassman, SSBTR Walkathon - Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital

“The professionalism shown by these students has made our event even more enjoyable than before. It...”

Kathy Rinn, Owner, The Right Touch

“As a business owner I have found that there is a distinct difference in the quality of therapist gr...”

Diane Matkowski, CMP, Owner, Freedom Massage in Paoli, PA

“Every Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy graduate I have hired has been an a...”

Faith Lieberman, Director of Marketing, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital

“Everyone of our patients has had an overwhelmingly positive experience with Cortiva Institute - Som...”

Bob Weisman, Director of Franchise Development - NJ Massage Envy

“As a new massage therapy business here in NJ with aggressive plans for growth around the state...”

Michelle Mahoney, Director of Worklife, Leo Burnett USA, Inc.

Leo Burnett is a company full of creative energy that is always on the go. By offering chair mass...”

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