Last week when I was in the Boulder College of Massage Therapy Student Clinic, I was reminded of its importance in an overall massage education.  The BCMT clinic enables students to learn how to work effectively in a professional atmosphere and to develop skills in charting, assessment, massage treatment planning, and in administrative functions.  For those living in or visiting the Boulder area, the clinic provides a tremendous  opportunity to experience th is a tremendous resource for those seeking the benefits of therapeutic massage.

Kathy Weiss in the Student Clinic

About the BCMT Student Clinic 

• The teaching clinic is a major part of each student’s education.
• The BCMT student and professional clinics provide over 8,000 massages to the community each year.
• The clinic consists of 12 treatment rooms designed for privacy and relaxation
• BCMT students provide massage therapy to clients of all ages.
• The professional clinic allows students who are working on their Associates Degree in massage therapy to work with clients while at BCMT.

One Student’s Experience

Adriana Kalland

NST student, Adrianna Kalland, was beaming following one of her shifts in the clinic recently.  One of her clients had just handed her a business card saying that she would love to see Adrianna for professional massage once she graduates.  It is not uncommon for students at BCMT to find potential clients through their clinic and service learning experiences. 

Adrianna says that working in the clinic is her favorite aspect of  the program.  She looks forward to working in the clinic, explaining that it really gives her a chance to “dive in” to massage.  She has gained a sense of accomplishment by having repeat clients request her as a therapist.  She has even used the clinic to schedule some of her massage sessions with service learning clients.  For Adrianna the clinic always feels safe and professional.

In Adrianna’s words, “the BCMT student clinic serves as a bridge to the outside”.  Through the clinic experience, it is much easier for Adrianna to see herself as a professional and to become confident about “making it” in the field of massage therapy.  She is confident that she will have clientele when she graduates.  She is also looking ahead to becoming a contract employee in the BCMT massage clinic while she completes the her Associates Degree in massage therapy.