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Financial Aid to Those Who Qualify, Just 2 Days/Week Program, Begin an In-Demand Career w/ Clinical Massage Therapy at The Soma Institute
Start the path to a rewarding career that can help you achieve personal financial stability while helping others improve their health and well-being.
Clinical Massage Therapy
Learn to improve the lives of others with the simple power of human touch by getting an education from the only school in the U.S. offering a diploma in Clinical Massage Therapy.
Health and Wellness Coaching
Join this in-demand field and help others live healthier lives by completing our Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate Program – that is taught entirely online.
“I chose to attend Soma because I saw how passionate the teachers were. I knew that I would be trained properly and be well prepared to be a therapist. I enjoy my classmates, and every day I looked forward to coming.”
Why Soma?
- 82% on-time graduation rate and a 96% approval rating from our students (as reported to the Illinois Board of Education in 2019)
- The only school in the U.S. offering a diploma in clinical massage therapy
- More than 300 jobs on our job board exclusively for Soma licensed massage therapists (Soma can not guarantee placement)
- Community partnerships offering students real-world experience with the Chicago Marathon and Loyola University Athletic Department
- Flexible class schedules
- Free tutoring and academic support
“When I looked at Soma, I could feel the passion in the educators and the staff. MJ showed me a love for kinesiology that I didn’t know I had lol. Best decision I ever made. I’ve been at LifeSpa in LifeTime Fitness doing clinical and sports massage for almost 8 years and couldn’t be happier.”
Tour the Campus
Meet with our friendly and knowledgeable advisors, get all your questions answered, and see our inspiring learning environment for yourself.
The Soma Institute
55 East Jackson Boulevard
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
312-939-2723