Mark founded AIAM in 1997 with desires to become the leader in massage therapy education in New Jersey. Mark has the distinction of becoming the first and only school owner appointee by Governor Corzine to the massage and bodywork licensing board.

Mark is the past treasurer of the American Massage Therapy Association NJ. Mark has over seventeen years of experience educating students on various massage therapy topics and possesses thousands of hours of clinical experience treating patients with various acute and / or chronic pain syndromes. Mark specializes in NMT, stretching, orthopedics, deep tissue and sports therapy. In addition, Mark contributes a writing column in the AMTA New Jersey Chapter Magazine, also, Mark has written three books on Neuromuscular Therapy. Mark is currently a consultant as a sports massage therapist specializing in strength and conditioning with the New York Jets.

• To equip students with the necessary entry technical, professional and business skills for competency, confidence and achievement in the field of massage therapy and bodywork.
• To prepare students to take the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) and the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).
  To prepare students for massage therapy certification or licensure in New Jersey, and other states with similar requirements.

The school is equipped with massage tables, massage chairs, human skeletons, anatomical charts, muscle models, overhead projectors, and audio/visual equipment and various other teaching aids. AIAM has an extensive library of books, periodicals, videos, DVDs and a computer with anatomy programs containing a wide range of alternative therapy training topics.

AIAM continues to grow, offering professional massage therapy and continuing education courses to fulfill the certification/license requirements of New Jersey and most other states. The curriculum is approved by the State Education Department of New Jersey. AIAM has an Advisory committee made up primarily of massage professionals and employers of massage therapists to keep the school abreast of the ever changing demands of the profession.

AIAM is a dynamic school, meeting the rigorous demands of a profession that is continually renewing itself. The faculty and staff are happy to communicate the excitement of this process to our students and to share with them our years of experience and dedication.

With more and more people receiving alternative medicine rather than conventional medicine, the need for quality massage therapy becomes paramount. Conditions such as migraine headaches, back pain, anxiety and orthopedic conditions that have commonly been treated with medications or surgeries are now being treated successfully with alternative methods.

Massage therapy is an important part of this emerging scene, and there are many opportunities for our graduates. Job assistance is top priority for us. AIAM maintains an updated list of employment opportunities in various settings. Currently, our graduates are employed in private practices, chiropractic and medical offices, wellness centers, hospitals, health clubs, resorts, cruise ships, spas, beauty and nail salons, physical therapy practices, pain management centers, and massage therapy establishments.

Though we cannot guarantee employment, AIAM has assists our graduates, even years after graduation. AIAM graduates are respected in the field and we maintain ongoing relationships with many physicians, chiropractors, hospitals, salons, spas and other employers.

AIAM will aid in the interview process and frequently arranges interviews with established businesses, such as Massage Envy, Pallulzzi New York Jets, Victory physical therapy clinic, Covered Bridge Chiropractic, Avator Day Spa, Rapunzels Day Spa, New York Sports Clubs, Jon Ric Salon and Toto Chiropractic Center.

• Physical Therapy Practices
• Spas
• Health Clubs
• Resorts / Cruise Ships
• Rehabilitations Centers
• Hospitals
• Chiropractic Practices
• Major Corporations
• Professional , Amateur and
• High School Athletic Teams
• Medical Practices
• Beauty Salons
• Hotels