SOHMAR Business to Business Consulting:
By School Owner and Lead Instructor Michael McAleese

PERSONAL & ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2016-2023 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame
15 time Marathon Runner
2 time Ironman Competitor
5 Ultra Marathon Runner (50 mi)
Master Swimmer Naperville Waves 

CERTIFICATIONS:
Integrative Movement Specialist and Advanced Training IMS 
2011-2020

NKT ™ Neurokinetic Therapy™  
Level 1, 2014 Certified Practitioner

Functional Integrative Therapy 2015

Rocktape Certified Training 2015

AIS Active Isolated Stretching 2016

Massage Therapy and Breast Cancer 2015-2016

Barefoot Specialist 1,2&3 2015-16 

Lymph Drainage Massage 2010
Ishman Bodycare

Integrated Movement Specialist/IIHFE
with Evan Osar 2011-2021

DeroneuroModulation 2020  

Breast Cancer & Oncology Massage, Isabel Adkins Eeris Kallil
2014-2019

Applied Kinesiology Training 1994 
Cranio Sacral 1999

Posture and Movement Instructor
Level 1, 2013 Massage Therapy Insider/Fitness Education Seminars

Massage Therapy 1993
Redfern Training Systems (RTS)

Reflexology 1992
Redfern Training Systems (RTS) 
  • SUPPORTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE MASSAGE THERAPY COMMUNITY
    Your goal to succeed in the business matters to US! With over 30+ years in the business, Michael McAleese will work with you to determine how we can propel your business to the next level.
    Business to Business support:
    Do you have therapists who are not getting requests to re-book appointments?
    Are your therapist calling in sick due to injuries caused by poor body mechanics?
    Do you have a front end employee who would make a great massage therapist?
    How we can help:
    •Increase return appointments by working with your massage therapists one on one to fine tune their massage techniques.
    •Address your Massage Therapist injuries with new techniques and proper body mechanics
    •Sponsor your front end employees to enroll into our 9 month part-time program.
    •Provide CE classes (live or via ZOOM)

    Michael McAleese
    Michael McAleese is the owner and lead instructor at the School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology in Downers Grove, Illinois. With over 30 years experience as a Massage Therapist and Massage School Owner, his expertise and skills are sought after by businesses in the alternative health industry, sports teams, health clubs and running clubs. In fact, Michael was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016.

    Choose a leader and mentor with expertise & experience
    Michael has served as a content writer for the Mblex testing committee, hosted NCBMT and ABMT Continued Education for Massage Therapists and is a well known leader in the industry. Michael has been a public speaker at local high schools, running clubs, beauty shows and has also trained massage therapists that work for the Chicago Blackhawks and MMA Wrestling Team.

    SOHMAR B2B
    How it works? Set up a free 30 minute consultation with Michael to assess the issues with your massage therapists, front end staff and managers. Sessions are non judgemental and light hearted and geared to build confidence in the therapists who work for you. Michael is flexible and can come to your location or schedule private sessions at his school in Downers Grove.

    Set up your FREE 30 minute consultation today! Call 630-968-7827 or
    Text (331) 444-9041

 

Michael McAleese

MikeMcaleese

 

Michaels passion is to share with others the arts and science of massage and movement.
(Mike and his dog Koda pictured above...checkout the Arrrooo Blog)

testimonials
Shawn Mowery - 5 stars
SOHMAR is an excellent school for learning the art of massage. The owner, Mike, is an extremely educated and thorough instructor who is clearly passionate about his career. He shows that in his excitement brought to every day. Mike also cares about his students and invests himself into everyone he comes across. If you are changing directions, looking for direction or just want to learn something new from a caring, compassionate and highly skilled therapist, SOHMAR is the place for you!

Kate Quinn - 5 stars
I had a wonderful experience at SOHMAR. The flexibility of evening or daytime classes worked perfectly for my family. The study of anatomy was very in depth and paired with hands-on practice. We had guest speakers that exposed us to other modalities within the field that were very knowledgeable. The student clinic was an extremely valuable experience that helped prepare me for my current job. I would highly recommend SOHMAR.

Porshe Hoyt - 5 stars
For me, this is the best massage school in the Chicagoland area. I’m a 2018 massage therapist graduate and I loved every moment being in this school. I didn't’t know what to expect when I enrolled and started on 2017 and I am glad I picked this school. The owner and teacher Mike is compassionate and kind and Julie, our anatomy & physiology teacher is knowledgeable and made it easier for us to understand. My clinical experiences were really good and fun. I miss going to this school!
They will help you all throughout your school time even during board reviews and make sure you pass your license

Elizabeth Gindt - 5 stars
Mike is an awesome teacher! Not only did they teach me Reflexology, but also had the resources to help me figure out how to set up my business. SOHMAR is able to expose you to different resources outside of the regular classroom setting.

Sarah Eckstein - 5 stars
Small class sizes, intuitive teaching and a truly rewarding experience. I just celebrated 8 years since graduating from this great program that gave me the tools and real world experience to succeed in this industry. (Sarah is a former SOHMAR instructor)

Dolores Matel - 5 stars
I learned my gentle reflexology techniques through SOHMAR and they have changed my life and those whom I've assisted on their wellness journey. Thanks Mike McAleese for offering such a wonderful program and learning environment.

Kathy Lewandowski - 5 stars
MIKE IS A GREAT TEACHER. He loves what he does and it shows.

 

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