Annually, there are approximately 35.5 million hospitalizations in the United States
The unique skills needed in a hospital setting are not part of most foundational massage programs
There is a shortage of massage therapists qualified to work in medical settings
Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Courses
Student Voices
Hundreds of therapists have grown their skills by taking our courses. Here are just a few of their stories.
Meet Laura Bryant-Earner, Lead Instructor
Laura is Healwell's Service Director and a member of the curriculum development team. As Healwell’s Service Director, Laura coordinates, supervises, and provides care for Healwell’s hands-on programs and cultivates and strengthens relationships with medical and administrative staff.
Laura has been a practicing massage therapist since 2018 and a manual lymph drainage therapist since 2019. Before becoming a licensed massage therapist, Laura taught English in Japan for 19 years. It was in massage school that she heard of something called “oncology massage” and felt drawn to it. Passionate about learning, Laura has continued her advanced training in the fields of oncology massage, scar tissue manipulation and manual lymph drainage. She has provided massage in a variety of settings including corporate, private practice and spas. Because of her own massage experiences, Laura appreciates how massage can play a supportive role in healthcare and the journey that is being human.