Real Stories from NC Massage School Students & Graduates
Choosing a massage therapy school is a big decision. The students and graduates below share what their experience at NC Massage School meant to them — from hands-on training and supportive instructors to confidence, career preparation, continuing education, and personal growth.
These unsolicited testimonials come from individuals who started as students, continuing education participants, clinic clients, and graduates who went on to build careers in massage therapy.
Supportive instructors, hands-on learning, and real career preparation.
Neuromuscular therapy, clinical practice, and confidence-building education.
Featured Testimonials
“I am thoroughly grateful for my experience at NC Massage School. I first met with Kristy for an interview. Kristy has a very welcoming personality with a great smile. I was so excited to start classes after getting to talk to her about the school. Then the first day of school started and I got to meet the phenomenal instructors. They really helped me build my confidence.”
Melissa Ramey, November 2024
“Your time as a caterpillar has expired; your wings are ready. This saying sums up my experience at NC Massage School. In that short six months, I learned more than I could have imagined. Everyone in that building believed in me and wanted to see me succeed.”
Avery Manion, March 2023
“Enrolling with NC Massage School was one of the best decisions of my life. My success as a therapist is a result of the challenging curriculum and fast-paced learning environment created by the school’s staff.”
Kelly H.
Student Experience
“This journey through school has truly been transformative. I feel honored and blessed to have had the privilege to meet each one of your souls — to learn, to laugh, and to love. Thank you for your inspiration, love, and kindness. Thank you for believing in me.”
JL
“My first few weeks at NC Massage School have already been life changing. I’m learning so much about how the body functions and about the amazing people I share this space with. Friends and family see my light shining brighter since I’ve been here. I love it!”
“What has impressed me the most has been the instructors’ style of teaching. Their hands-on approach is informative and encouraging. It is obvious that they are personally invested in the success of each student.”
“This experience has already begun to become one of the best decisions of my life. Our team of instructors is fun and engaging. The program is intense and fast-paced, but ‘we are here to support and help you’ is ever present.”
“I have many favorites already, but the biggest impact that was made on me was by the people. We are all unique, but we are all healers. I have never experienced such a peaceful, supportive class. I am excited to keep growing!”
“School was extremely tough, but I met amazing people and went out into the workforce with confidence. Since starting my massage career, I’m finally finding my place. Sometimes you really have to step out of your comfort zone!”
S.M., 12/18/15
“When I stepped away from school, I realized how prepared I was.”
— Kaitlyn Boullosa
Career Preparation & Confidence
“I wanted to let you know I am now a spa manager of one of the top 10 spas in South Carolina and the East Coast. I am more grateful than ever for my education at your school. You did not train us to be just massage therapists; you trained us to be masters of our craft.”
J.J., 5/14/15
“I am already learning so much about myself through this process. The more experiences I have of actually helping people with issues, the more confidence I gain. I realize I can actually do this and do it well.”
J.W., 2/25/15
“Clinicals were amazing. The past few days I have received such great feedback, and I feel like I have really made some folks feel wonderful. I can’t tell you how much my confidence was boosted.”
J.W., 3/6/15
“The business part of school really helped me when I was negotiating a contract. I came out with a better deal than I had expected. Thanks so much!”
Betsy Butner
“I always felt I received the best massage education at NC Massage School, and my career path has proven it. Thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful school experience that has only benefited and supplemented my career in exercise physiology.”
Stacey Baker
“I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful education. Every time I work with a therapist who was trained somewhere else, I am reminded how well organized, knowledgeable, and thorough you were. You gave me a fantastic start.”
Holly Adams
Supportive Instructors & School Community
“NC Massage School is not a school where you are just another student. The level of commitment by the owner and faculty extends beyond graduation, and you will feel cared about during and after you enter the massage profession.”
A.S., 2/2/15
“I really appreciate the detailed teaching you provided. I’ve noticed so many little things you are passionate about teaching us that other massage therapists just don’t have.”
Michelle Egbert
“I was able to respect Karen personally; I have found that to be true of all my instructors. They seem to be uniformly high-caliber people.”
Judith Biery
“I want to thank you for the intention, focus, and energy you put into that hour of make-up A&P/NMT material. I couldn’t tell a difference in your effort to impart information from when you have a whole room full of students.”
Brian Pleasants
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for today’s lesson. Your teaching style, knowledge, humor, professionalism, and compassion shine through, and we all appreciate that very much.”
Linda
“I love my career. I’m still learning a lot out here in the real world, and I really miss being in school sometimes. Grateful for all I was taught.”
Lisa Lane
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More Words from Students, Graduates & Clients
“I chose NC Massage School for the neuromuscular component included in the program. Something not easily found since I lived 125 miles away. What a great opportunity to learn the healing art of massage.”
Cheryl M.
“Thank you for getting the online continuing education home study to me so quickly. I have very much enjoyed my experiences with NC Massage School and look forward to future classes.”
Kati Barnes
“I have appreciated the massages at your school by students and also by those who have graduated. You run a great school!”
Charlie W., 5/14/15
“I had the most wonderful massage yesterday. I continue to marvel at the way your students interpret problems and work on them in different but successful ways. You are doing the world of relaxation a great service.”
Emily A., 9/10/15
“This school will make you do what you think you are incapable of doing. Eventually you realize that this school challenges you, exploits your fears, and forces you to grow.”
John Trombley
“The adventures of this year will leave their mark on me forever. This was everything and more than what I anticipated. I thank you for having this place and for holding the space for so many amazing opportunities for growth.”
Anna Gallagher
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