The NIMT community is growing!
Here’s a sneak peak at our Calgary location…
At NIMT (soon to be MCG Career College…stay tuned for more details!), we’re more than just a technical training institution — we’re part of a community of innovators in health and wellness training. By providing relevant education, top instruction and flexible programming that fits a busy student life, our goal is to empower students with the confidence and skills they need to become leaders and business owners in our community.
Joining the Calgary community
We’re thrilled to announce that our community is expanding! Coming this September, we’ll be opening the doors to a brand new Calgary campus, located at 220 – 4774 Westwinds Drive NE. We’re currently accepting applications for our Basic Massage Therapy and Advanced Massage Therapy programs at this location.
Social media marketing tips for your massage business
Build an online presence and get your business noticed
Starting your own business is a huge undertaking! Luckily, social media marketing doesn’t have to be. Building an online presence for your massage business is easier than you think. Below, we’ve laid out some key tips for the beginner social media marketer.
Set the foundation
Who are you? What do you stand for? What services or value do you offer? Figuring out the answer to these questions is the first step in setting up your digital marketing program. From there, you can develop clear messages to use consistently across your social media channels. Clear messages and consistency will enable you to better connect with your clients and make an impact with the online community.
Market yourself on LinkedIn
Get noticed with a virtual resume for yourself and your business!
Since its inception in 2003, LinkedIn has grown from a basic resume site into a highly effective social networking platform for professionals. Today, LinkedIn is used to build relationships, stay up-to-date with industry trends, find jobs or get leads for businesses. It’s never too late to join LinkedIn — below are some helpful tips to get you started!
Build your personal profile or company page
Begin with your personal LinkedIn account and make sure that it’s current and accurate. Start with a professional-looking headshot, then develop a memorable headline and take some time to craft a biography that represents you and your experience.
5 tips for building an effective resume
Congratulations, you’ve graduated! After completing Northern Institute of Massage Therapy’s (NIMT) impactful training and instruction, you now have the skills and confidence to shine in your new career. But before you head off to soothe aching muscles and relieve pain for clients, begin your job search with a professional resume that will set you apart.
Your resume is key in presenting your unique education, background and relevant skills to potential employers. Below are some key tips that will help you organize and design your resume and land your dream job.
5 back-to-school tips for the mature student
Summer is just around the corner. For many adults, this time of year involves summer camps, road trips, backyard BBQ’s and lots of outdoor family time. In between the activities, summer can also be the perfect time to start thinking about your personal goals and next steps in your career.
If you’re a mature student who has decided to head back to school this September, don’t let the chaos of a busy summer shift into your fall. You can avoid the stress of back-to-school season by planning ahead with these tips to help you stay on track:
Self care as a massage therapist
As naturally nurturing individuals, massage therapists find their passion in helping others relax, release pain and in getting clients’ bodies back to balance. Yet when your instinct is to put others first, it can be easy to forget to keep your own batteries charged and remember that providing optimal care for others starts with you. Since the work of a massage therapist can be demanding, having a good self-care regimen in place is a necessity to give your body and mind the same quality of care and attention you lavish on your clients.
Finding yourself in a second career
If you’re finding yourself in any of those categories, seize the opportunity and choose a second career that brings out the best in you. Figure out what career would be a good fit for your skills, your interests and your schedule. Consider what you do in your spare time — do you have a hobby that can be turned into a business or other interests that could translate to a new career?
Still stuck? Here are three ideas to reflect upon as you embark on this exciting journey:
Putting a massage therapy career into motion – literally!
We’ve all heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.??? The proverbial phrase is meant to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. For alumna Janet Renzetti, this phrase hits close to home when an unexpected tragedy shifted her world and drove her decision to switch careers, ultimately leading her to enrol at MCG Career College (previously know as the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy – or NIMT).
Hitting the highway…
Prepare to open your own massage therapy business
Here are 3 key items to consider before you take the leap
Congratulations! You’ve completed a massage therapy program and have received your certification. You are about to embark on the incredible journey into massage therapy and to helping your clients achieve better health and wellness.
In a previous blog post, we talked about what an exciting time it is to be in the industry. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Lethbridge College revealed that demand for massage services in Alberta is on the rise. More than 31.5 per cent of Albertans surveyed received relaxation massage services in the past twelve months — that’s over one million Albertans!
From rehab to a career in massage therapy
Meet NIMT graduate and instructor, Petra Bierkos
Have you made the momentous decision to change your career and become a Registered Massage Therapist? Do you want to apply your compassion and knowledge to help people feel better? Before that happens, you have another big decision to make: choosing which massage school is right for you. There are many factors that influence this decision — what programs are offered, course schedules, school location and tuition. But the quality and experience of the instructors and faculty should be an important factor as well.
