Ashland Institute of Massage

Ashland Institute of Massage Welcome to Ashland Institute of Massage, home of superior training in massage therapy for over two decades. Located in Ashland, Oregon.

The 725-hour Professional Massage Therapy Training Program at Ashland Institute of Massage is designed to instill massage practitioners with a deep appreciation of the human body, a solid foundation in therapeutic and relaxation techniques, valuable assessment and treatment skills, business fundamentals, and a greatly enhanced understanding of Self. Our massage training graduates enter the workforce as highly prepared and competent massage therapists, ready to secure employment in a wide range of settings,or begin their own private practice.The small class size and cohort style program are unique to this small private school. It is rare to engage in an educational endeavor that is both as academically challenging and personally transforming as this one. Everyone who enters the program at AIM is valued for their participation within the group, school, and community.Founded in 1988, Ashland Institute of Massage is one of the premier massage schools in Oregon. Our school has maintained longevity and consistent standards of excellence by keeping current with the trends of the industry. AIM graduates scored at the top of state levels every year during the reign of the Practical Exam by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists, and currently retain among the highest passing rates nationally of the national exam. Our curriculum continues to reflect advancing awareness of the marvels of the human body while keeping a solid foundation of bodywork and interpersonal skills woven throughout. Bryn McCamley, LMT and Laureen Sutton, LMT have owned Ashland Institute of Massage since 2012. Both graduates of AIM at different intervals as well as long-time instructors, they have taken AIM to new levels of competence, integrity, and fun! Their heart-centered approach to each student's path leads the way for each to achieve success in a fully supportive environment. Bryn and Laureen continue to teach and maintain private practices.

If you have previously taken the Introduction to Active Cupping course offered by Jessica, then you are ready to add mor...
01/19/2026

If you have previously taken the Introduction to Active Cupping course offered by Jessica, then you are ready to add more advanced and specific techniques. Work with the tools you already have in your toolbelt, and build upon your cupping skillsets in this 4-hour, hands-on technique based course.

If you have questions about the prerequisites to take this course, please contact our office today.

The First Friday Mini Series is back in 2026 for Continuing Education Credits. Perhaps shorter courses work better for y...
01/14/2026

The First Friday Mini Series is back in 2026 for Continuing Education Credits. Perhaps shorter courses work better for your schedule? Or, perhaps you enjoy a more continuous study that builds upon the last course with time in between, allowing integration into your practice along the way.

This set of courses can be done as four individual courses or one whole series. Take one by itself, or take them all. It is a unique 'bite-size' presentation that allows for an easy introduction to the world of Ortho-Bionomy®.

Once this series is complete, a new series pops up to follow. Each course is NCBTMB-approved and can be an ongoing, buildable study -as credits from these courses can be applied toward certification requirements with the Society of Ortho-Bionomy® International.

For a further description of OrthoBionomy® and each individual class, click the link in our bio to go to our website.

Two back-to-back cupping courses.Not all offerings of cupping "add-ons" in the treatment room are the same quality or de...
01/07/2026

Two back-to-back cupping courses.

Not all offerings of cupping "add-ons" in the treatment room are the same quality or depth of knowledge. Are you looking for techniques that yield real results and create notable changes to both the practitioner AND the client?

Jessica's courses on Active Cupping Techniques go beyond the basics. By the end of her courses, you will be well-equipped with a higher-level understanding of cupping styles and techniques, as well as practical and professional tools to integrate into your treatments with full confidence, right away.

If you have taken her introduction course before, join us for her Cupping for Nerve Entrapments hands-on course. A mini course, with a deep dive!

Click the link in our bio to register on our website.

Held year-round, these classes range in topic from therapeutic treatment skills to new bodywork modalities, from ethics to insurance billing.

We have our first Open House of the year this Friday in the classroom space. Swing by to get a feel for your new classro...
01/06/2026

We have our first Open House of the year this Friday in the classroom space.

Swing by to get a feel for your new classroom space, meet staff, get answers to your questions, make a plan, and start your journey to becoming a future LMT!

For more information, click the link in our bio for our website.

A warm welcome back into the classroom space today for our students after a winter break that we hope was filled with co...
01/05/2026

A warm welcome back into the classroom space today for our students after a winter break that we hope was filled with cozy care.

We are excited to be back! Post winter break means big things for these future LMT's. In this next stretch, not only will we complete some of our longest courses of anatomy study in the program (which is no simple feat), but we will also begin to explore higher-level / specialty courses in different modalities and techniques.

Speciality classes that offer a taste of a variety of creative and fun ways to approach their individual treatment styles, and shape a practice completely unique to them.

The classroom becomes, even more so, a powerful playground - learning safe, effective, and potent ways to work with clients.

Get your in-person Ethics requirement for your license renewal checked off your list early this year.Join us at the end ...
01/03/2026

Get your in-person Ethics requirement for your license renewal checked off your list early this year.

Join us at the end of January for Joanne's Nonviolent Communication course, where you will address your real-life experiences, both in your professional and personal life, and you’ll take home fresh ideas and techniques for expressing yourself cleanly and clearly.

A new year means new ways to expand your education and deepen your practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist.  AIM's 2026...
01/02/2026

A new year means new ways to expand your education and deepen your practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist. AIM's 2026 Continuing Education Courses are underway with a variety of high-quality, in-person courses to choose from.

This year, our classroom will be filled with a range of wonderfully gifted local and visiting instructors such as Advanced Trainings, Barral Institute, Upledger, and more.

Head to our website to see the full roster so far. Keep an eye out or join our CE mailing list stay in the loop as more courses are added throughout the year!

Held year-round, these classes range in topic from therapeutic treatment skills to new bodywork modalities, from ethics to insurance billing.

Our sister-business, the Chrysalis Massage Clinic in Ashland, is running a holiday special for gift card packs! Give the...
12/03/2025

Our sister-business, the Chrysalis Massage Clinic in Ashland, is running a holiday special for gift card packs! Give the gift of self-care for yourself or your loved ones this season.

Chrysalis Massage Clinic is a professional clinic, offering high-quality therapeutic treatments to the public at community-friendly prices.

Head to www.chrysalismassageclinic.com to purchase your gift cards.

Always a pleasure having Bruce Nelson with Advanced-Trainings.com in our classroom space. These photos are from our most...
11/11/2025

Always a pleasure having Bruce Nelson with Advanced-Trainings.com in our classroom space. These photos are from our most recent CE course on Advanced Myofascial Techniques: Arm, Wrist, & Shoulder. Thank you to all the amazing therapists who participated in both giving and receiving, creating a full classroom and rich educational environment. 🫶🙌

We hope to see you all again in 2026 when we welcome Advanced Trainings back into our classroom for Advanced Myofascial Techniques on headaches and scoliosis.

Open House season for the 2026/2027 school year starts in November! It is never too early to begin exploring, asking cur...
10/29/2025

Open House season for the 2026/2027 school year starts in November! It is never too early to begin exploring, asking curious questions, and planning ahead for your potential future as a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Not able to make this Open House? Not to worry! Stay in the loop by keeping an eye on our website and social media for future Open House announcements, including some virtual tours for anyone who is not able to make it in person but would still like to tour the school.

For further questions, head to www.aimashland.com and use the contact page or give our office a call today.

Receiving is an acquired skillset. Truly, the best way to learn is to receive. To feel the techniques and their effects ...
10/14/2025

Receiving is an acquired skillset. Truly, the best way to learn is to receive. To feel the techniques and their effects within your own body, to learn to communicate your own needs. That comes with quieting down, creating a deep listening skill, and an attunement to your own experience.

AIM invited a handful of Alumni to work with this year's current students. We loved seeing graduates grace the space again! The work our current students were assigned was to simply...receive.

10/10/2025

Ruth Werner is in town this weekend! Come participate in the discussion and earn 8 CEUs. This workshop will be sure to tickle your brain cells!

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Ashland, OR
97520

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15414825134

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The 725-hour Professional Massage Therapy Training Program at Ashland Institute of Massage is designed to instill massage practitioners with a deep appreciation of the human body, a solid foundation in therapeutic and relaxation techniques, valuable assessment and treatment skills, business fundamentals, and a greatly enhanced understanding of Self. Our massage training graduates enter the workforce as highly prepared and competent massage therapists, ready to secure employment in a wide range of settings,or begin their own private practice. The small class size and cohort style program are unique to this small private school. It is rare to engage in an educational endeavor that is both as academically challenging and personally transforming as this one. Everyone who enters the program at AIM is valued for their participation within the group, school, and community. Founded in 1988, Ashland Institute of Massage is one of the premier massage schools in Oregon. Our school has maintained longevity and consistent standards of excellence by keeping current with the trends of the industry. AIM graduates scored at the top of state levels every year during the reign of the Practical Exam by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. Our curriculum continues to reflect advancing awareness of the marvels of the human body while keeping a solid foundation of bodywork and interpersonal skills woven throughout. Bryn McCamley, LMT and Laureen Sutton, LMT have owned Ashland Institute of Massage since 2012. Both graduates of AIM at different intervals as well as long-time instructors, they have taken AIM to new levels of competence, integrity, and fun! Their heart-centered approach to each student's path leads the way for each to achieve success in a fully supportive environment. Bryn and Laureen continue to teach and maintain private practices.