Why Evidence-Based Assessment is the Key to Better RMT Outcomes
This is a guest blog written by Vicars School curriculum consultant Eric Purves. Eric holds an MSc in rehabilitation
Start Your Massage Therapy Career at Vicars
Massage therapy combines meaningful client care with the freedom to work where and when you choose. It’s a well-paid, flexible profession for active, caring people.
We offer an accredited RMT diploma program that meets Canada’s highest education standards. A Vicars diploma opens doors—across Alberta and beyond.
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Why Choose Vicars?
CMTCA Accredited Since 2022
CMTCA accreditation means your education meets the same standards as massage therapy schools in Ontario, BC, and other regulated provinces. Your diploma travels with you.
Blended Learning. Real Flexibility.
Classroom time, online coursework, and supervised clinic hours—designed for people who work, parent, or already have a full plate. That’s our blended learning model.
Two Campuses. One Community.
Same program, same standards, same supportive environment. Register at either our Edmonton or Calgary campus.
Career-ready Graduates
Employers seek out Vicars grads. Many students are recruited before graduation.
Choosing the Right Massage School for You
What our grads say
Vicars gave me the tools to be successful as a Massage Therapist. I am now living the lifestyle I was aiming for—one of relative time flexibility and of complete satisfaction in my profession.
Jessica Skiles2025 Graduate 
I signed up with Vicars almost on a whim, and it turns out that was the best decision I could have made. My previous career was high conflict, stressful, and downright soul crushing. Now, everyday I head to work I provide relief and recovery to all manner of folk. I don't think I could ask more than that.
Blaine Kuefler2025 Graduate
I’ve appreciated the involvement & support of several different instructors/supervisors over the years. I think everyone adds a unique perspective & individual approach that helps shape my career as an RMT.
Kelly McCullagh2023 Graduate
I have taken courses such as reflexology, RAPID, Graston, Rock Tape, MLD level 1, cupping, hot stones etc. It’s like seeing all of the successful supervisors in the Vicars clinic just made me want to learn ALL OF IT. Such great mentors.
Samantha Hutchison2021 Graduate
I really am so proud of this school. It was such a great experience learning at Vicars overall. Clients will ask, "Are you a physio?", "Where did you learn that?", or "How did you know that was there?" because I don’t treat like anyone else here in Vancouver.
I just say I went to this awesome school in Calgary and had the most amazing experience.
Heather Caldwell2018 Graduate
Vicars School prepared me amazingly. Great hands-on education rather than just textbook knowledge, plenty of practical work, and experience with real-life conditions often found in the massage field.
Samantha Marriott2016 graduate
The flexible schedules allowed me to raise my young family and still attend full-time school. Vicars has amazing teachers, and their extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and conditions gave me a skill set that has made me the massage therapist I am today.
Christine Huget2014 graduate
The teachers really understood everything about being an adult student so the whole experience for me was wonderful. I loved being a massage therapist and I’m so thankful for Vicars because it was very doable, and it really did change my life. It gave me a profession that I was proud of.
Shirley HarrisonRetired Graduate
Your Path to Becoming an RMT
- Complete our 2-year diploma program at our Edmonton or Calgary campus and earn 330 hours of supervised clinic experience with real clients
- Graduate ready to practice or write national exams for BC, Ontario, and other regulated provinces
- Launch your career or start your practice.Â
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