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Our School Philosophy
We at the Iowa Massage Institute, LLC wish to provide fundamental education in the art of massage therapy in a
safe and fun environment.
Our School
The school was established in 1997 by its founder Jeff Bockoven, LMT, CRTT, RCP. The school is located on the Des Moines
Southeast side. The facility contains a large classroom, 5 treatment rooms, reception area, office/library,
linen/charting area, break room, storage area and 2 restrooms. Restaurants, housing and shopping are within walking
distance.
OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES
*To provide a comfortable, safe and fun environment in which students
are supported in their personal development process as it relates to massage.
*To assure that students are well prepared
to pass the Certification exam
*To encourage self-awareness, sensitivity and observational skills to complement effective
massage techniques.
*To teach a wide variety of hands-on massage modalities which will enable the graduates to choose
from a broad range of techniques allowing them to tailor to the individual needs of each client.
*To teach an in-depth
study of anatomy & physiology as it relates to massage.
*To provide business support and training that will prepare
the graduate to become financially successful.
COSTS
The total cost of our program effective 3/1/2008 is
$6,500. A $100.00 application fee and a $1500 equipment fee with a completed application as well as a small
photo, proof of age, proof of high school completion and a personal interview must be done to complete the admission process.
The $1500 equipment fee includes a lifetime warranty table & chair, 10 sets of linen/head-rest covers, textbooks, student
insurance/association membership, 1 gallon of massage medium, oil holster with pump bottle, and First Aid and CPR certification.
All fees are non-refundable. Please ask about our no interest payment plan and clinical incentives.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 10. CEU program information is available upon request. Contact
us for more information about the personalized education that we offer!
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Our Faculty
Jeff Bockoven, Director, LMT, CRTT, RCP
Jeff owned JB Therapeutic Massage Clinic, JB Studio Productions, founded
A-Z Massage Associates and is the director of the Iowa Massage Institute,LLC. He brings a strong educational and
medical background to the institute. Jeff graduated from the Iowa School of Natural Therapeutics in May of 1995. He was
a respiratory care practitioner and had been an educational coordinator at a local hospital in the respiratory, cardiology
and neurological care departments. Jeff was also directly involved with the blood gas laboratory, emergency medicine and intensive
care departments. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Iowa and was an active member of the Iowa Massage Therapy Regulatory
Board until 1999.
Johanna Bockoven, R.N., MSN, ARNP
Johanna received her Masters in Nursing degree from
Drake University in Des Moines and became Certified Nurse Practitioner thereafter. She has been a Clinical Nursing instructor
since 1991, is ACLS certified and is a BCLS Instructor Trainer through the American Heart Association. She is also a Registered
Nurse practicing in the Maternity Center at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
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