Mid-Year Excitement

Well, it is coming up to the middle of our year; students are gathering their study notes and are diligently preparing for next weeks midterms and finals!  One of the greatest tools we've found for this more hands-on learning experience is creating information videos in a creative and fun way.  A number of our first years have been putting together videos, and we will sometime record what goes on in class for easy look-back material to study from.  You can find some of this content on YouTube (our channel is called PIMTSaskatoonClass).  We posted the link to our channel on facebook, but here is the link to our channel if you want to see what some of the students have been up to this year.

We are excitedly making preparations to move to our new location (to be announced soon)!  As one of our clinic rooms has been taken over by boxes, we are closing clinic one week early and may keep clinic closed for 1 week after Christmas break, just so we are totally up and running when our clients return!  Keep checking up on us on Facebook and our website to find out what else is new and exciting!!

The deadline for January applications is coming up (this Friday the 10th!!!)  We only have roughly 3 spots left, so if you're thinking about joining us this exciting year, we suggest you get your application in before the weekend!!  The fastest way is to apply online, and you can be sure to hear from us within a couple of days.

PIMT Pride

It has been quite the busy October!  Each year, the first two months of the year are the most packed full of events, excitement, and experiences, and this year has been no exception.  I have included a video of one of the games first years have made to help them remember the material in a positive and enjoyable way!  I hope this gives you an idea about the creative, wonderful students we have this year!

Along with these great ideas, we've gone through our first set of exams this year, and I must say it was very encouraging to see the progress of our first years and the determination of our second years.  Way to go you guys!

In just a couple of days, we'll be spending some time with STC Urban Family Services, volunteering for people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to receive massages!  We are excited to give back to our community.  We'll also be at the University of Saskatchewan in December for Stress-Less!  Come check us out if you're in the area; we'll be beside the library.

At the end of this month, we'll be choosing student reps from each class.  Nominations have been coming in, and voting will take place on Tuesday!  Rep comments to come.

Make sure to check out our website: www.pimtmassage.com for info about our upcoming online options!  Calgary campus will be set up for January, Saskatoon will be set up for September.  We also have continuing education credits available at our online campus!  Sign in as a guest to see what we have to offer.

Oh the Joys of Fall

Almost 2 weeks of classes done, and everyone is in such good spirits.  I took the first years to Kinsmen Park yesterday to learn and review anatomical position, planes and axis points, and directional terms.  We had a roaring good time watching a student do some Highland dancing to show fluidity of movement, undoing human knots, and trust falling for directional understanding.  The year is off with a bang; we can't wait to see what's going to happen next!!

2011 - 2012

The sounds of laughter, foot steps, and lecturing.  The summer has come and gone in a flash and we are excited to see all the new faces and welcome back our now second years!  Classes commenced on August 29 and we are going full force.  Remember guys and gals, as you delve into your studies and start working in the clinic, your time is important to us all.  The more you keep on top of your work and ask questions and get everything you can out of your courses, the better a therapist you will become.  We look forward to walking this journey with you, lending helping hands along the way.  Don't forget to take time to reduce stress while you're here as well.  We're looking forward to many potlucks and fun days to spice up your educational excursion.

While you're here, make sure to remind everyone that we're now accepting students for January.  That's right, January is just 4 short months away and the spots are filling!  If you know anyone looking for a Massage Therapy school, you know where to send them.  Good luck everyone!

PIMT Pride

PIMT Pride is an expression of who we are and the culture we inhabit at the Institute.  We believe in cultivating a positive and challenging atmosphere to give our students a sense of accomplishment in their studies and in the hard work they put into their education.  Our pride is not one of conceit or a hierarchical sense of dominance, but one of confident students becoming competent Massage Therapists.  It is one that states that our competitors do not have our pedigree.

PIMT Pride is the 90+% retention rate we have every year.
PIMT Pride is the 90+% graduation rate we have every year.
PIMT Pride is the 85+% employment rate we have every year.
PIMT Pride is the continued betterment of our curriculum through constant review and revision
PIMT Pride is the qualified instructional team who offer the best of themselves so that our students do not fear bringing their best
PIMT Pride is the dedication of administration to the life of the Institute
PIMT Pride is the team of supervisors working to make our clinic the best it can be
PIMT Pride is our way of saying "you matter to us, let us show you how much" every minute of every day
PIMT Pride is praising those who succeed and those who exceed expectation
PIMT Pride is encouraging those who are struggling and never giving up, no matter what
PIMT Pride is making a difference now so our students will make a difference in the future of Massage Therapy

As we provide the highest standard of education we will cultivate this culture of pride and accomplishment, looking toward our past, present, and future students with an expectancy of greatness.

PIMT PRIDE!