Massage with a Purpose

The Soma Institute believes in massage with a purpose. Soma’s Clinical Massage Therapy program prepares you to do more than just traditional massage—we prepare you for the career of your dreams. With industry support and hands-on training, Soma trains its students to become ambassadors to health. Students are trained in the main elements of massage, including hydrotherapy, traditional bodywork, and sports massage techniques.

If you’ve thought about a career in health and wellness, consider massage therapy. Therapists are in the exciting position to be able to use natural methods to treat their clients’ ailments and health concerns. Soma’s graduates are confident and prepared to enter the workforce—knowing they have the practical training they need to succeed.

The 750-hour Clinical Massage Therapy Program tailors classes to fit the busy lifestyles of our students—choose from either weekday classes or night & weekend classes. The Soma Institute offers support and guidance from our experienced Career Services professionals and gives you access to our extensive employer database.

If you’d like to learn more about Soma’s Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma Program and Soma’s January 2016 enrollment, give an Admissions Representative a call at 1-800-694-5314.

Massage For Better Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep
Trouble getting a good night’s sleep during the holiday season? From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, many people complain of later nights, more stress, and less sleep. One way to combat the effects of sleep problems in winter months is through massage therapy. Massage Therapy has been found to assist with resetting our bodies’ clocks, which in turn improves sleep.

Sleep problems can lead to substance abuse, depression, or low work performance—negatively affecting a person’s quality of life. As recent studies point towards massage therapy as a beneficial and natural treatment, The Soma Institute is dedicated to being part of the solution.

The Soma Institute in Chicago, Illinois offers a Clinical Massage Therapy program designed to train students in the major methods of massage therapy, including: hydrotherapy, bodywork, and sports massage. With an 11 and 15-month program, we offer weekend and nighttime classes in order to cater to our students’ busy lifestyles.

If you’re interested in a career promoting the health and wellness of others, and are looking for a rewarding career that fits your lifestyle, Clinical Massage Therapy could be the right fit for you.  To speak to an Admissions Representative, give us a call at 1-800-694-5314.

Health and Wellness Coach Certification

Health and Wellness Coach Certification

With an increase in nation-wide obesity, depression, and disease, there is a growing demand for health coach professionals. Traditional doctors can take their patients only so far. Health Coaches motivate their clients to make lasting changes and develop habits for a lifetime.  The Soma Institute in Chicago tackles this growing need in the healthcare system by training mentors in this rewarding career.

The Soma Institute addresses all aspects of health, including: diet and food; relationships and emotional well-being; exercise and physical health; and career development. We train you to become advocates for your clients, helping them become happier and healthier in all facets of their lives.

Health Coaches move on to careers in private practices, gyms & spas, wellness centers, and doctors’ offices. If you’ve always dreamed of helping others and have a natural inclination towards empathy and compassion, becoming a Health & Wellness Coach could be the calling for you.

If you’re interested in a career promoting the health and wellness of others, give The Soma Institute a call at 1-800-694-5314.

 

Health & Wellness Certification Program

Health & Wellness Certification Program

The United States is dealing with staggering healthcare costs—the majority of which are from chronic disease and preventative illness.  Medical professionals have been turning to alternative methods of treatment, specifically preventative measures of care.  One effective way to instill ongoing behavioral changes is through Health and Wellness Coaching.  These ambassadors of health can affect positive and lasting change with their clients and in their communities.

More and more medical professionals are recognizing the importance of Health Coaching as well.  According to U.S. News & World Report, “Many doctors are starting to partner with health coaches for their patients who are obese, diabetic or need to change their behaviors in order to improve their health and keep lifestyle-related illnesses at bay.”

The Soma Institute is dedicated to helping redefine healthcare in the United States through our comprehensive and innovative HWC Certification Program— Health and Wellness Coaching program.  Soma prepares graduates for rewarding and successful careers in coaching in many fields and areas, including: spas & gyms, private practices, doctors’ offices, sports teams, and more.

If you’re interested in learning more about Soma’s 15-week HWC Certification Program, give us a call at 1-800-694-5314.

Wellness Coach To Treat S.A.D.

If you’ve heard about Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, you know it is a type of depression that affects millions of people this time of year. Symptoms start in the fall and develop into the winter months, zapping people’s energy and making them feel moody and more prone to depression and illness. With disease and chronic sickness accounting for over 70% of healthcare costs in America, it’s time to rethink how we approach healthcare.

The Soma Institute is dedicated to making a difference in this epidemic—especially this time of year when more people than ever suffer from illness and depression. The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate Program at Soma offers hands-on training to pursue a career in helping others and making a difference.

The Health and Wellness Coach program teaches students how to establish goals for their clients—changing their lifestyles and moving towards health and wellness. Some of the tactics and practices students learn include: health habits for weight loss, ethics in coaching, stress reduction, motivational techniques, and disease prevention.

If you’ve dreamed about a career helping others and making a real difference, and if you think you could become a qualified health and wellness coach, now is the time to explore this growing field. To learn more about The Soma Institute’s 15-week program, give us a call at 1-800-694-5314.  You can make a difference!