CHANGE YOUR CAREER AND CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES
Palpation Prep School of Massage is a top performing massage school in western Kentucky. Licensed by the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education, we teach the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional massage therapist. Learn to help clients overcome debilitating pain, to lead healthier lives.
Massage schools are not all alike. Palpation Prep School of Massage differs in that the majority of our focus throughout school is on understanding and resolving complex pain and dysfunction that our clients face on a daily basis. We help students become critical thinkers who can assess and treat acute and chronic problems that many of our population live with today.
HOW PALPATION PREP IS DIFFERENT
We focus on the graduate being prepared for success in massage therapy. We assist the student:
- Prepare a Strong Foundation: By Giving Quality Education in Assessment and Critical Thinking Skills
- Prepare for Professionalism: By Following the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Prepare for Excellence in Client Management: By Communicating with Compassion, Empathy, and Integrity
- Prepare for Lifelong Learning: By Supporting the Massage Therapist Community from Student to Practitioner and Beyond
Learn how you can help conditions such as back pain, whiplash, carpal tunnel
syndrome, headaches, plus more!
MASSAGE THERAPY AS A CAREER PATH
Practitioners who graduate from Palpation Prep excel in making a difference in their clients lives. The ability to alleviate pain, positively affect lives and earn a better than average income makes a career as a massage therapist highly rewarding. Our graduates are in high demand in a multitude of settings – whether you want to work for a chiropractor, in a clinical setting, a spa or for yourself, you will have the opportunity to succeed. Upon graduation, you can expect to earn anywhere from $50-$100 per massage in the western Kentucky area. An employee can expect to make a percentage of that fee. The grit is up to you.
“We are excited that you are interested in a career in massage therapy! The Palpation Prep curriculum is designed to combine advanced educational content and technique to create exceptional massage practitioners. The proof will be found in our graduate’s success!” – VAL SMOTHERS, LMT & FOUNDER, PALPATION PREP SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
OUR LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Evening classes 2024 begins June 10th!
Fill out your application today!
Classes are filling fast for 2023!
If you are ready to start you career as a licensed massage therapist in western Kentucky, Tennessee, or southern Illinois, contact us now to reserve your spot in our next day or evening class 2023. (270)906-5152
Looking for a Massage therapist?
Graduates from Palpation Prep are ready to work! If you are looking for an excellent licensed massage therapist, please check out our graduates. Jen Hofer, LMT Body Constellations 1321 Poplar Street Benton, KY 42025 Facebook.com/peace.thought...
Valerie Smothers Announced as 2020 Recipient of the AMTA Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award
During these challenging times, inspiring leaders in the profession can help lift us up and shine a light on the future. AMTA celebrates and congratulates Valerie Smothers, a teacher who has impacted the lives of many through her passion and dedication to massage...
A Massage Student’s Thoughts
I asked my massage therapy students to go online and read my first blog entry. I asked for my massage student's thoughts on my first blog post. I want what I wrote about Palpation Prep - School of Massage to be reality. I don’t want to say one thing & deliver...
I Opened A Massage School
What the heck was I thinking? Why did I decide to open a massage school? I have successfully opened a massage school. I’m 47 (46 when I started this madcap journey) and right at the time in my life where I OUGHT to be thinking about the years before retirement,...
UPCOMING EVENTS
CLASSES BEGIN IN JANUARY
September/October
September 8-KBLMT meeting
September 20-21 – CE Classes with Nathan Nordstrom
September 29-KBLMT special meeting for October
October 4-6 FSMTB meeting in Kanses City, MO –20 anniversary
Get In Touch
Classes begin in January. Enroll now!
(270)906-5152 or text (270) 252-0979
Location
1512 Main Street #2
Benton, KY 42025
Class Schedule
Day Classes
Tuesday – Friday
10:00am – 2:00pm
Evening Classes
Monday – Thursday
6:00pm – 10:00pm