Why choose South Bay Massage College?
We asked our past and present students why they chose SBMC for their school. Here are some of their unscripted testimonials. We hope you enjoy our Open House Video and testimonials from students/interns and that these help you gain some additional insight into your decision making process.
SBMC Testimonials
“Wow! Where do I begin? South Bay Massage College is undoubtedly the best accredited massage school out there...after been out of school for almost twenty years I thought it would be hard initially but to my surprise all the teachers at the school made it an easy and fun experience. I gained a ton of knowledge from Dr. Luke and a variety of massage techniques from Alicia, who by the way has an awesome sense of humor. Lani is an in-depth teacher with tons of skill, knowledge and experience. The one on one teaching makes all the difference... I’m currently working for a spa and myself and have had numerous compliments on the work from my clients. I owe it all to the awesome teachers at SBMC. Dr Kevin the founder is very accommodating and loves to share his knowledge with his students. He is genuinely interested in the well being of all his students. The sky is the limit and I’m reaching for the stars in my new and very fulfilling career”. I opened my spa in Manhattan Beach in 2009.
Gabriella Viret-Wesley, Graduate
“South Bay Massage College is a unique experience in education. As an instructor here I am very proud to be apart of such a caring staff, that their main focus is on making our knowledge to our students. With the small class sizes it makes it easy to answer all questions that students may have and leaves extra time for any special attention needed”.
Lani Hennessey, SBMC Instructor
“Unbelievable, I got a massage position at a spa within the first week of graduating from South Bay Massage College. They told me they have hired many graduates from my school, so that made me feel really good and helped with my confidence. I’ve completed 175 hours of massage classes and it was so awesome. I’ve learned so much. You will be amazed how much you will learn and enjoy working on clients. Best thing I’ve ever done in my life. Thank you SBMC.”
Katie Smith, Graduate & Intern
“Lani, the hands-on instructor and Coastline Spa Therapist; was very informative with all the interns and sharing her knowledge and experience of 12 years of practicing massage therapy. Dr. Luke was amazing, teaching us anatomy and sport injuries and how to treat them too. I love South Bay Massage College.”
Jamie Attikson, Graduate
“South Bay Massage College was awesome, loved all of my instructors and it’s a great location to learn massage at the beach. It helped me start my own practice and I loved the experience from the school and the awesome internship program. Now I work at Coastline spa and teach Lomi Lomi and Thai massage at SBMC.”
Sharlene Yamaguchi, Graduate & SBMC Instructor
“The best education I’ve ever received. All of my instructors had so much knowledge and were able to make it easy to learn. Dr. Luke was so amazing; he made anatomy so easy to learn. Alicia was so great with teaching massage techniques. Wow! I’m so excited to start my new career in massage and help as many people as I can.”
Jennifer Myer, Graduate & Intern
“I am currently enrolled in the Swedish and deep tissue classes at sbmc. I wasn't sure what I was getting into but I’ve come to love the teachers, the classes and the overall experience. There are so many different opportunities available and the work is both thoroughly enjoyable and utterly satisfying.”
Cameron Smith, Graduate
“I had a great experience at the school and the internship program at the spa. You truly get out of the experience what you put in. The Sky is the limit as far as job opportunities and earning potential. Love my new career and thank you so much South Bay Massage College.”
Chris O’Hara, Graduate & Intern
“My name is Liliana, I graduated from the school last December 2009 and I love doing sports, body building and love to get massages so for me this was a great compliment to my passion which is sports. This was the main reason why I attended south bay massage school and also the fact that the two was compatible of helping people through training and healing people through massage. Great combination. Great massage program.”
Liliana Passara, Graduate
“All I have to say is, amazing. This is the best experience in my entire life. It has changed everything in my life and I would tell anybody who enjoys helping others to do it. It was so much fun. Finished my internship and I’m taking sports massage right now. I have almost 350 hours now and want to get 500 hours so I can become nationally certified. My instructor, Lani; took us to the beach to practice massage and it was so much fun.”
Kathy Johnson, Intern
“Attending south bay massage college was one of the best academic choices I have ever made. The teachers are wonderful and made learning fun and easy for students. I've gained so much confidence from doing hands-on massage and cannot wait to start my internship at the spa.”
Stephanie Treas, Current Student
“This program has been a great experience. The class has allowed me to learn and explore this alternative method of healing. I feel this class has changed my direction in life and would love to continue my education; it's a great professional environment to learn massage. My anatomy and hands-on instructor were amazing.”
Michael Pinsky, Graduate & Intern
“My name is Tracy and I had a wonderful experience with South Bay Massage College; the training and teaching transformed my life. I am now practicing as a massage therapist in a Chiropractor office and also have an office of my own. Don't wait to start your new career if you ever wanted a career in massage therapy. South Bay Massage College is the Best!”
Tracy Blakeley, Graduate
“My experience at South Bay Massage College has been amazing! The staff was very caring and welcoming for my concerns or anything you may need help with. Furthermore, this experience has made me grow into a very passionate and ambitious person. I am looking forward to continue my learning experience with SBMC. Dr. Luke told me my massage techniques were excellent and that also helped build my confidence. My sister attended SBMC in 2004 and my brother attended with me…all in the family”.
Stephanie De Los Reyes, Graduate
“Variety of class schedule was the key, especially how the small classes allowed me to interact very closely with the instructors. The clinical internship is great; the opportunity to practice with real paying customers helped me build my confidence. It all made my driving from Los Angeles worth it. Thank you South Bay Massage College.”
Olga Carrillo, Graduate & Intern
“The amount of knowledge and confidence I have gained from the massage program has been absolutely mind blowing. Being able to fully understand and work in a new field excites me without interrupting my everyday life was priceless. Great massage program.”
George V. Brent, Graduate
“Great location at the beach and very affordable classes. Variety of class schedule and a student spa with real clients, where you can practice what you’re learned…amazing. This has been a very good learning experience for me.”
Mele Chance, Graduate & Spa Staff
“Thank you for the wonderful experience and excellent massage training! My clients were very happy with my massages at the spa and with what my training has provided me with. Loved all my instructors and learned so much from them.”
Cellina Barragato, Intern
“I am currently an intern at the spa and really feel the intern program is very helpful to gain the out of class experience I needed before I begin my application process for working outside the school. The instructors at the college were awesome and I found the hands on portion to be very beneficial.”
Andi Novotny, Intern
“I enjoyed the warm welcoming feeling I got from everybody here. I also enjoyed the massage school and the clinical internship program. Everyone was so professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this school for everyone.”
Tyus Miller, Intern
“Amazing!!! Definitely do it. The best thing ever I’ve done in my life. I just finished my additional 100 hours of internship at the spa and I helped so many clients. I think I have 350 hours now and want to take more classes. You will learn so much, it will change your life. I’m enrolled in reflexology and sport massages classes now and will take sports injuries rehab and exercise training classes very soon, can’t wait.”
Erin Moreau, Graduate
“I had a great time at South Bay Massage College. The teachers are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They made learning very easy. The experience at the spa has been very valuable and has given me more confidence in massaging clients.”
Ana Magno, Graduate
Gabriella Viret-Wesley, Graduate
“South Bay Massage College is a unique experience in education. As an instructor here I am very proud to be apart of such a caring staff, that their main focus is on making our knowledge to our students. With the small class sizes it makes it easy to answer all questions that students may have and leaves extra time for any special attention needed”.
Lani Hennessey, SBMC Instructor
“Unbelievable, I got a massage position at a spa within the first week of graduating from South Bay Massage College. They told me they have hired many graduates from my school, so that made me feel really good and helped with my confidence. I’ve completed 175 hours of massage classes and it was so awesome. I’ve learned so much. You will be amazed how much you will learn and enjoy working on clients. Best thing I’ve ever done in my life. Thank you SBMC.”
Katie Smith, Graduate & Intern
“Lani, the hands-on instructor and Coastline Spa Therapist; was very informative with all the interns and sharing her knowledge and experience of 12 years of practicing massage therapy. Dr. Luke was amazing, teaching us anatomy and sport injuries and how to treat them too. I love South Bay Massage College.”
Jamie Attikson, Graduate
“South Bay Massage College was awesome, loved all of my instructors and it’s a great location to learn massage at the beach. It helped me start my own practice and I loved the experience from the school and the awesome internship program. Now I work at Coastline spa and teach Lomi Lomi and Thai massage at SBMC.”
Sharlene Yamaguchi, Graduate & SBMC Instructor
“The best education I’ve ever received. All of my instructors had so much knowledge and were able to make it easy to learn. Dr. Luke was so amazing; he made anatomy so easy to learn. Alicia was so great with teaching massage techniques. Wow! I’m so excited to start my new career in massage and help as many people as I can.”
Jennifer Myer, Graduate & Intern
“I am currently enrolled in the Swedish and deep tissue classes at sbmc. I wasn't sure what I was getting into but I’ve come to love the teachers, the classes and the overall experience. There are so many different opportunities available and the work is both thoroughly enjoyable and utterly satisfying.”
Cameron Smith, Graduate
“I had a great experience at the school and the internship program at the spa. You truly get out of the experience what you put in. The Sky is the limit as far as job opportunities and earning potential. Love my new career and thank you so much South Bay Massage College.”
Chris O’Hara, Graduate & Intern
“My name is Liliana, I graduated from the school last December 2009 and I love doing sports, body building and love to get massages so for me this was a great compliment to my passion which is sports. This was the main reason why I attended south bay massage school and also the fact that the two was compatible of helping people through training and healing people through massage. Great combination. Great massage program.”
Liliana Passara, Graduate
“All I have to say is, amazing. This is the best experience in my entire life. It has changed everything in my life and I would tell anybody who enjoys helping others to do it. It was so much fun. Finished my internship and I’m taking sports massage right now. I have almost 350 hours now and want to get 500 hours so I can become nationally certified. My instructor, Lani; took us to the beach to practice massage and it was so much fun.”
Kathy Johnson, Intern
“Attending south bay massage college was one of the best academic choices I have ever made. The teachers are wonderful and made learning fun and easy for students. I've gained so much confidence from doing hands-on massage and cannot wait to start my internship at the spa.”
Stephanie Treas, Current Student
“This program has been a great experience. The class has allowed me to learn and explore this alternative method of healing. I feel this class has changed my direction in life and would love to continue my education; it's a great professional environment to learn massage. My anatomy and hands-on instructor were amazing.”
Michael Pinsky, Graduate & Intern
“My name is Tracy and I had a wonderful experience with South Bay Massage College; the training and teaching transformed my life. I am now practicing as a massage therapist in a Chiropractor office and also have an office of my own. Don't wait to start your new career if you ever wanted a career in massage therapy. South Bay Massage College is the Best!”
Tracy Blakeley, Graduate
“My experience at South Bay Massage College has been amazing! The staff was very caring and welcoming for my concerns or anything you may need help with. Furthermore, this experience has made me grow into a very passionate and ambitious person. I am looking forward to continue my learning experience with SBMC. Dr. Luke told me my massage techniques were excellent and that also helped build my confidence. My sister attended SBMC in 2004 and my brother attended with me…all in the family”.
Stephanie De Los Reyes, Graduate
“Variety of class schedule was the key, especially how the small classes allowed me to interact very closely with the instructors. The clinical internship is great; the opportunity to practice with real paying customers helped me build my confidence. It all made my driving from Los Angeles worth it. Thank you South Bay Massage College.”
Olga Carrillo, Graduate & Intern
“The amount of knowledge and confidence I have gained from the massage program has been absolutely mind blowing. Being able to fully understand and work in a new field excites me without interrupting my everyday life was priceless. Great massage program.”
George V. Brent, Graduate
“Great location at the beach and very affordable classes. Variety of class schedule and a student spa with real clients, where you can practice what you’re learned…amazing. This has been a very good learning experience for me.”
Mele Chance, Graduate & Spa Staff
“Thank you for the wonderful experience and excellent massage training! My clients were very happy with my massages at the spa and with what my training has provided me with. Loved all my instructors and learned so much from them.”
Cellina Barragato, Intern
“I am currently an intern at the spa and really feel the intern program is very helpful to gain the out of class experience I needed before I begin my application process for working outside the school. The instructors at the college were awesome and I found the hands on portion to be very beneficial.”
Andi Novotny, Intern
“I enjoyed the warm welcoming feeling I got from everybody here. I also enjoyed the massage school and the clinical internship program. Everyone was so professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this school for everyone.”
Tyus Miller, Intern
“Amazing!!! Definitely do it. The best thing ever I’ve done in my life. I just finished my additional 100 hours of internship at the spa and I helped so many clients. I think I have 350 hours now and want to take more classes. You will learn so much, it will change your life. I’m enrolled in reflexology and sport massages classes now and will take sports injuries rehab and exercise training classes very soon, can’t wait.”
Erin Moreau, Graduate
“I had a great time at South Bay Massage College. The teachers are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They made learning very easy. The experience at the spa has been very valuable and has given me more confidence in massaging clients.”
Ana Magno, Graduate
“Good instruction for any back-ground and flexible with my work schedule. The instructors were great and time offered at the spa establishes a solid foundation for entering the field”.
Sarah Money, Intern
‘The classes have been great and very informative. The hands-on experience through the spa has been extremely helpful in preparing me for a career as a Massage Therapist”.
Jennifer Snider, Intern
‘My internship at SBMC has been an integral part of my preparation for a career in Massage Therapy. My school taught me everything I needed to know and the internship has allowed me to see and experience that knowledge first hand and gain comfort and confidence in my techniques”.
Tom Schoemann, Intern
“Being a student here at South Bay Massage College has been an amazing experience. The instructors are very informative, classes are small so you get one on one help. I am in love with the practice of massage and hope to continue my education here at the school. Oh yeah, Dr. Kevin rocks”!
Michelle Federlein, Current student
“I feel fortunate to be in this program. I’m learning a lot and getting good experience. It’s nice to get the support they have shown to me. I can’t wait to learn more”.
Christine Gomez, Current student
“I’m a former graduate of SBMC in 2001 and I had the best experience at this school. I’ve also hired over 15 graduates of South Bay Massage College to perform chair massages at different companies for me. I’m doing very well with my new massage business, thanks to SBMC”.
Steve Mart, Former Graduate
“Classes are fun, Instructors are easy to work with. Really great value for the money in terms of massage education provided. Was very hesitant at first, did not want to do it. Glad I’m doing it now, helped get me on my feet quickly in finding a job. All and all, it’s great and fun and a useful trade to have. My mother also graduated with over 500 hours. We both are employed now at a spa and I also work at our internship spa”.
Giovanni Cardoso, Graduate & Spa staff