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2011 Press Releases
Boulder College of Massage Therapy Announced completing over 1100 free massages to the athletes participating in the annual Bolder Boulder 10K running event.
BOULDER, COLORADO, May 31, 2011. Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 23rd year of partnership with the BolderBoulder annual 10K running event in Boulder Colorado, held on Memorial Day, May 30th, 2011. This year BCMT donated therapeutic massages to over 1100 athletes following the 10K running event. Using 62 students, alumni, and faculty, therapeutic massages were given to the tired and stressed participants. To see 62 massage tables lined in four rows and therapists performing various massage techniques on the athletes was both heartwarming and exciting. It is widely known that orthopedic sports massage after an event like this is helpful in alleviating pain and soreness and it prevents muscle cramping and relieves stress. The Boulder College of Massage Therapy has a 35-year tradition of community service contributing over 6,000 hours a year in support of war-trauma veterans, pre-schoolers, athletes, musicians and students from the CU school of dance. At Boulder Community Hospital, students contribute 250 hours annually toward therapeutic massage for patients in prenatal, postpartum, cancer, cardiac, and orthopedic care. BCMT has been nationally recognized for its community work. As we honored our war heroes on Memorial Day, BCMT noted its new program reaching out to support war veterans suffering from post traumatic stress here in Boulder. After two years offering free massage therapy to these veterans at the Boulder Veteran’s Center, both the massage therapists and the veterans have seen transformational benefits. Aspen Sullivan, BCMT’S community service and internship manager, says it very well. “Before our massage therapy treatment program began, veterans experienced high levels of stress that impaired their ability to function normally in their lives. Initially they would lie face up on the table with their eyes open and have great difficulty with any level of relaxation. Following several massage treatments, they have been able to relax often to the point of falling asleep during the session.” One cumulative outcome of these sessions is many of the veterans are now able to talk more freely and discuss the issues that have troubled them.
Boulder College of Massage Therapy Announced as Massage School of the Year
BOULDER, COLORADO, May 12, 2011. Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) is pleased to announce that the World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame CEO and Founder Mike Hinkle will be in Boulder Colorado on May 13th to personally present its 2011 Massage School of the Year award to the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder Colorado. The award ceremonies will begin Friday May 13th, at 1:00 pm, at the BCMT college campus, located at 6255 Longbow Drive, Boulder, Co 80301. The World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, headquartered in ROARING RIVER, NC, announced its 2011 Massage School of the Year award to the Boulder College of Massage Therapy on January 4, 2011. This is a very prestigious award in the Massage Therapy community, and BCMT is extremely privileged and proud to be the 2011 recipient. Our outstanding community service outreach programs and commitment to excellence were key factors to receiving this award. Additionally to this national Massage School of the Year award, the World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame has named BCMT as the recipient of its historical massage library and repository for massage-related literature, artifacts and history. This historical library and artifacts collection will be available for all to view and review at the BCMT college campus. BCMT was selected for is central location and commitment and reputation to Massage Therapy Education excellence over the past 35 years. Mr. Hinkle will be personally bringing this collection to BCMT during his visit on the 13th.
Boulder College of Massage Therapy to participate in the Bolder Boulder for the 23rd consecutive year
On May 30th over 50,000 people will pull out their running shoes, get their bodies out of bed early, and join in the time honored tradition of the famous Bolder Boulder 10 K run, walk, and party in the streets of Boulder. This year will be the 23rd year the students of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT), a not-for-profit organization; will participate by giving a 10-15 minute complimentary sports massage session. Our students will show up early and offer their newly acquired skills to bring relaxation and relief to tired, sore, and sometimes injured athletes. On average BCMT students work on 1,600 participants, giving each and every one a 10-15 minute sports massage session to help alleviate pain, soreness, flush out the lactic acid, stretch bound up muscles, and shorten recovery time. The Boulder College of Massage Therapy volunteers on average over 5,000 hours a year. Some of the deserving recipients are veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, preschoolers, abused and neglected rabbits, athletes, musicians, and dance and theatre performers at CU, patients at Boulder Community Hospital and many more!! Statistics of volunteer hours: 2010 4,888 hours 2009 6,367 hours 2008 7,968 hours 2007 6,339 hours If you have any questions about BCMT’s community service program contact Aspen Sullivan at 303.530.2100 or asullivan@bcmt.org.
Boulder College of Massage Therapy expands Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree Program
Newly expanded program enables BCMT students to master advanced massage therapy techniques that are immediately beneficial to clients and employers Boulder, CO (PRWEB) February 3, 2010 — The Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) today officially unveiled its newly expanded Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in massage therapy degree program. Open to all certified massage therapists, BCMT’s new AOS program offers students the opportunity to master advanced massage therapy techniques from the school’s most experienced educators. The skills and methods learned by AOS students can be immediately beneficial to clients – increasing both client and employer satisfaction. more
2010 Press Releases
BCMT Celebrates 35 Years of Service on International Peace Day Boulder, CO (PRWEB) September 21, 2010 — The Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) is kicking off its 35th birthday celebration today with a special commemoration of International Peace Day. Since the college’s founding in 1975, BCMT has worked hard to foster a learning environment that successfully blends educational excellence, community service and cultural and self-awareness. BCMT believes these attributes help their students cultivate their own inner desire for peace and ultimately, provides them with the tools to help share that peace with their clients. more
Boulder College of Massage Therapy's New Director of Education Exemplifies School's Spirit of Service
Joni Masse brings passion for veteran recovery and over 26 years of holistic healthcare and education experience to lead educator position Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 4, 2010 — The Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) today announced Joni Masse as the school’s new Director of Education. Masse brings over 26 years of holistic healthcare and education experience to BCMT, along with a passion for treating veterans and other trauma victims. more
New Program from Boulder College of Massage Therapy Offers Students Innovative Curriculum and Comprehensive Training in Only Nine Months Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 7, 2010 — Recognizing that the current economic climate is forcing many potential students to make tough decisions about their education plans, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) has unveiled a new massage therapy certificate program that enables students to receive superior, comprehensive training and graduate as a certified massage therapist in only nine months. Upon completion of the required 760 hours of coursework, BCMT graduates have the ability to work part-time or full-time and can typically earn an average wage of $45 an hour (including tips) for all massage related work. (2010 AMTA Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet). more
