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About SHI
Four decades of graduates practicing across Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus.
Every student who walks through the doors of SHI begins with a different story.
Some are beginning an entirely new career.
Some are following a lifelong passion for wellness and helping others.
Others are searching for work that is more flexible, meaningful, and personally rewarding.
Regardless of where they start, every student shares something in common:
A desire to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of others.
Since 1981, SHI has helped students turn that desire into a working career.
The people featured here all began exactly where you are now
A massage therapy education can lead in many different directions.
Some graduates choose to build private practices.
Others work alongside chiropractors, physicians, athletic trainers, and wellness professionals.
Some discover a passion for medical massage, while others specialize in relaxation techniques, sports recovery, energy work, rehabilitation, or therapeutic bodywork.
Many continue learning throughout their careers as they develop new skills and specialties.
At SHI, we believe education is not simply about passing an examination or earning a license.
It is about developing the foundation upon which a lifetime of learning can be built.
SHI graduates have pursued opportunities in environments that include:
Every career path is different, and every therapist brings unique gifts to the profession.
They develop:
Every experienced therapist was once a beginner. Your journey can begin here.
