Alpena Institute of Massage

09/12/2025

The classroom is coming alive

We’re getting everything ready for our next group of students—class begins September 19th

There’s something special about stepping into a space filled with learning, excitement, and the promise of a brand-new career. From anatomy charts to practice skeletons, every detail is here to help students grow, learn and discover their future in massage therapy.

We can’t wait to welcome this new class—it’s going to be a year of learning, fun, and transformation!

👉 Tag someone who should be starting their massage journey with us this fall!

09/07/2025

AIM Students AIM HIGHER

We are so proud of our Alpena Institute of Massage students! Their recent community event raised $1,550 for Great Lakes Great Responsibility.

Through this project, students learned how to:
✔️ Create and carry out a business plan
✔️ Work together as a team
✔️ Promote and market both their “business” and themselves
✔️ Communicate effectively on group projects
✔️ Give back to the communities they live and work in

This is what AIM is all about—building skilled professionals who know the value of teamwork, leadership, and community. 💪✨

08/22/2025

Graduation morning at AIM always starts with one of our favorite traditions: the Student & Instructor Breakfast.
It’s laid back, celebratory, and filled with laughter. Sharing a meal together reminds us that we’re more than just a school—we’re a community. 💙💛🧡

08/21/2025

🧡 Your Leftovers Can Help Survivors Start Fresh 🧡
Did you have a garage sale this weekend? If you're wondering what to do with unsold kitchen items, we would be so grateful for your donations.
Our agency supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence as they rebuild their lives. Many are starting over with little to nothing — and basic kitchen essentials like pots, pans, dishes, and utensils can make a world of difference.
🍽️ Gently used items welcome
🛒 Think: cookware, baking sheets, plates, mugs, can openers, mixing bowls, storage containers
📍 Drop-off available at Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m.
Every dish, every pan, every spoon is a small step toward healing and independence.
💜 Thank you for standing with survivors.

08/19/2025

08/19/2025

🌧️ Bigfoot, Caps, and a Downpour—Oh My! 🎓☔

Only in Alpena could the AIM Class of 2025 host their student-run community event in the pouring rain 🌧️—with Bigfoot cheering them on and the next day walk for graduation in the most beautiful sunshine

Through laughter, soaked sneakers, and determination, these graduates proved that when life brings rainstorms, you can still power through with grit, teamwork, and a smile.

From giving back to the community to stepping into brand-new futures, this class showed us what it truly means to AIM higher

Join us in celebrating the Alpena Institute of Massage Class of 2025—our newest massage therapists who are ready to bring skill, care, and compassion to the world.

08/18/2025

08/13/2025

Alpena Michigan l love this so much! This town is the coolest.

08/12/2025

Bigfoot Big Responsibility 5K Saturday August 16 @ NOAA (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Alpena Institute of Massage class of 2025
Better Living Massage & Wellness
Kadrich Family Chiropractic
Joshua Tree Yoga Studio & Spa
SkellaFit Personal Training
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union
Wolverine State Credit Union
Northland Area Federal Credit Union
Northern Eye
PIFCider
Bay Athletic Club

08/12/2025

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun run/walk in support of Great Lakes Great Responsibility’s cleanup and education initiatives!

Hosted by the students of Alpena Institute of Massage, this event promotes wellness for both our bodies and our beloved Great Lakes. This family-friendly run invites participants to pick up litter along the route, contributing to GLGR’s goal of removing 1 million pieces of trash from the Great Lakes watershed. Enjoy a relaxing pre- and post-run massage, courtesy of the massage students!

Get signed up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-foot-big-responsibility-5k-fun-runwalk-tickets-1265560949869?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawLgl7RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYN3lXbWU2WndDNWs1bVA2AR7sADDIWOGo4ZDe7e9QT3ovZ9qGVOFWvi5bMWzXbgFDVIMMFhdCy4bJwOIC8Q_aem_dX2lS_0R8x9fmzZxQxqC9Q

08/06/2025

August Community Events! 🚣🏼‍♂️🌊🏃🏽‍♀️🚶

August is packed with opportunities to move your body, get outdoors and give back. From paddling to walk/runs, BAC is excited to support and promote these events!

➡️Thunder Bay 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, August 9th | 8:00am | @ Thunder Bay Resort, Hillman, MI

Cost: $10 kids/$20 adults.
Includes a shirt.

Join us in celebrating National Community Health Center Week with some physical activity and fun! Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hillman/ThunderBay5KRunAndWalk

➡️Battle of the Paddles
Friday, August 15th | 5:30pm | @ NOAA

Cost: $10 students/$15 adults

This SUP, kayak and canoe race on the Thunder Bay River is a fun way to celebrate summer, create community and to get your heart pumping for a good cause.

Sign up form in comments & at BAC Front desk.
NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

➡️Big Foot, Big Responsibility Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, August 16th | 9:00am | @ NOAA

Cost: $25

This event, hosted by the Alpena Institute of Massage Students, benefits Great Lakes, Great Responsibility and promotes wellness for both our bodies and our Great Lakes.

Bonus -- Students from AIM will be on site providing massages to participants.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../big-foot-big...

Comment below and let us know where we can cheer you on!

08/05/2025

👣 The Legend

Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and giving back as we lace up for a cause close to our hearts. This event will benefit Great Lakes Great Responsibility, helping to protect and preserve our beautiful Great Lakes. 💙🌊

Where: Alpena, MI
When: August 16, 2025
Registration: 8am
Start Time: 9am

Meet the elusive Bigfoot along the course — perfect for photos and bragging rights!

Special Bonus: Alpena Institute of Massage students will be providing complimentary pre- and post-event massages for all participants to help you warm up, cool down, and feel your best.

All profits go directly to Great Lakes Great Responsibility to keep our waterways clean and our wildlife thriving.

Register now and be part of something legendary: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-foot-big-responsibility-5k-fun-runwalk-tickets-1265560949869?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
OR
Pick up a registration form at Better Living Massage 7 Wellness

Let’s run, walk, and stomp our way toward a cleaner, healthier Great Lakes! 🌊👟