Award Winning Program.
Not all schools are created equally - compare us to other massage schools on the Gulf Coast and we think you'll see the difference too.  Browse through the awards and honors that our school and school director have received.

Easy Enrollment.
We've simplified the Admissions process so that you can  print an enrollment form online or receive a catalog by mail.  You can also transfer your hours from another massage school and receive a tuition credit

Low Tuition Rates.
We have the lowest tuition rates for a 500-hour program in the South. But low cost does not mean low quality. In fact, we have a top-notch faculty and an awesome curriculum.

Financial Aid Available to those who Qualify.
The Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy offers a wide range of financial aid to fit virtually every situation.

National Textbook Author on Staff.
There are many massage schools on the Gulf Coast, but only ONE has a best-selling national textbook author on staff. Our Director, Susan Salvo, has written two massage textbooks that are used nationwide. Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice and Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists are used in massage schools from coast to coast. Ms. Salvo has also written specialty chapters for other textbooks and is prominently featured in the documentary History of Massage Therapy in the United States. 

State of the Art Classroom Experience.
Our spacious classroom is outfitted with an audio visual system consisting of 3 networked computers, a digital overhead projector, high speed internet, and VHS/DVD player.  This gives us the capability of projecting VHS/DVD movies, powerpoint driven lecture presentations, and accessing the latest research live online.  Our textbooks also contain computer CD/DVDs as part of the electronic classroom and have supplemental textbook information on the EVOLVE web site. There is also an interactive student section of the school web site as well as utilizing the email system for classroom assignments, lesson notes, and feedback. 

Flexible, Convenient Class Schedules.
WEEKEND CLASSES - Our students can attend classes on alternate weekends so they have time to practice their massage routines, and study for exams. This is a perfect schedule for students who work full time during the week or have child visitation every other weekend.  It's also a great schedule for those who live outside the Lake Charles area and wish to commute. The weekend classes afford our students an easy drive from Lafayette, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Monroe, as well as from Houston, Beaumont, and other parts of southeast Texas.                                                                                                         DAY CLASSES - At LA Massage School, students can now attend classes during the weekdays, completing the program in about 7 months. Day classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2pm. Day classes are generally available in the fall, when the weekend class registration is full. Please see the class schedule.

Graduate and Begin your New Career in Less than a Year!
You can complete your massage therapy training in as little as 7 to 11 months. After that, you can begin your new career and start living the lifestyle you've always dreamed about.

Student Clinic.
Student clinical practice is the heart of our career training programs, providing students the opportunity to experience the client/practitioner relationship and create individualized client sessions under the close guidance of a Clinic Supervisor. Through supervised practice in the student clinic, the LIMT student develops the skills needed to promote a successful and fulfilling massage practice.

Massage Therapist Owned and Operated.
No one understands massage education and the massage industry better than members of that profession. Everyone associated with our Massage Institute is a massage therapist or other healthcare professional - that way, you get the very best massage education.

A Personal Note from Michael Breaux & Susan Salvo