The following Soma graduates have recently been hired into the massage therapy workforce: 

• Crystal Allen – Massage Envy; Chicago, IL
• Guadelupe Mercado – Chicagoland Comprehensive Care; Chicago, IL
• Lynn Criscione – Massage Envy; Oak Park, IL                                              

Congratulations to these recently employed Soma graduates!

The following dates are available appointment times for the Student Teaching Clinic. 

• Wednesday, February 8: 6:10pm – 7:10pm or 8:05pm – 9:05pm
• Monday, February 13: 6:10pm – 7:10pm or 8:05pm – 9:05pm
• Wednesday, February 15: 6:10pm – 7:10pm or 8:05pm – 9:05pm
• Saturday, February 18: 1:40pm – 2:40pm or 3:35pm – 4:35pm
• Monday, February 20: 1:40pm – 2:40pm or 3:35pm – 4:35pm

If you would like to reserve your massage therapy appointment please call (312)878-4224. 

Please arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete the paperwork. The cost for each one-hour treatment is $35. We accept cash or credit. Tipping is not allowed. If you cannot make your appointment, we require 24 hours notice.  

If you would like to join our Clinic mailing list, please email Amanda at aguerrero@soma.edu!

The 2012 January Evening/Weekend program had their New Student Orientation today at 8:30 a.m. Accompanied by the Soma Student Escorts, the 1201E/W students were introduced to the program through first-hand knowledge and experience of clinical massage therapy.

Welcome students!

The following Soma graduates have recently been hired into the massage therapy workforce:

• Lynn Criscione – Massage Envy; Chicago, IL
• Dylon Zicchino – XSport Fitness; Chicago, IL
• Misty Villafuerte – Asha Salon; Chicago, IL
• Beatriz Rodriguez – Sculpt Medical Spa; Chicago, IL
• Kim Murphy – Spa @ The Wit; Chicago, IL                                               

Congratulations to these recently employed Soma graduates!

Congratulations to Pamela Possen, Clinic Developer, for her new baby, Gabriella Ann Fernandez, who was born at 9:06 a.m. on January 21, 2012 at 7 lbs. 4 oz. and 19 in long.

Also, congratulations to Kevin Kosovich, Faculty Instructor, for his new baby, Israel Quincy Kosovich, who was born at 12:12 p.m. on January 24, 2012 at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 in long.

The following Soma graduates have recently been hired into the massage therapy workforce:

• Luz Lozano – Equinox; Chicago, IL
• Maite Hernandez – Chicagoland Comprehensive Care; Chicago, IL
• Catherine Mingledorff – Spa at Oak; Oak Park, IL
• Christopher McDaniel –Chicago Chiro and Sports Injury Center; Chicago, IL

Congratulations to these recently employed Soma graduates!

The Soma Institute hosted the 2012 Winter Graduation at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Over 120 Soma students graduated. Amongst them were seven Valedictorians, three Perfect Attendance Award recipients, and 42 President’s Honor List students.

The graduates consisted of five massage therapy classes: 2010 September day program, 2010 April day program, 2010 October day program, 2010 August evening/weekend program, 2010 November day program and 2011 January day program. The Valedictorians from each class were Paula Bosak, Audrey Farrell, Sarah Farsales, Caitlin Glavan, Norma Martinez, Catherine Mingledorff, and Meghan Murphy. 

Make sure to check out some pictures and a special Graduation video to be posted this week to our page on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/somainstitute 

Congratulations to our recent Soma Graduates!

Below is a pie chart from the 2011 AMTA Fact Sheet showing health care professionals who recommended Massage Therapy in 2010.

Here are some facts about Massage Therapy from the 2011 annual consumer survey sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association. 

• 90% of consumers believe Massage Therapy is effective at reducing pain. This number increased from 86% in 2010.
• 30% of consumers have used Massage Therapy for pain relief, up from 25% in 2010.
• 69% of Americans have or would recommend Massage Therapy to a friend, acquaintance or relative.

The 2012 January Day program had their New Student Orientation today at 8:30 a.m. Accompanied by the Soma Student Escorts, the 1201D students were introduced to the program through first-hand knowledge and experience of clinical massage therapy.

Welcome students!