American Institute of Medical Massage Reviews

AIMM has been the perfect choice.

There appears to be an abundance of institutions offering training for body work and massage therapy. In this context, American Institute of Medical Massage offers a true education, especially keeping at the fore of its curriculum the potential for massage therapists to become experts in their own right within medical and clinical settings. Alla Mia Basaldua - with not only a lifetime of practicing massage therapy, but also a degree in business and ample experience in the education sector - has created a syllabus teeming with elements critical to becoming a professional medical massage therapist (including, but not nearly limited to: myology; anatomy and physiology; practical technique/skills; x-ray reading; business planning; internships). At the same time, she has pulled together a cohort of skilled and knowledgeable teachers. The class sizes are intentionally limited to provide more personalized instruction and feedback than is normally found in such a setting. Furthermore, the entire process, from the initial meeting, has been fueled by clear communication and efficiency.

It is immediately evident how much care, compassion, and expertise has gone into the formation of this institution. Very grateful to have found AIMM, and to have met Alla Mia and the instructors.

Excited to keep attending class AND to continue learning!

I have been working full time as a medical assistant for several years, and I was looking for a special skill that is linked to my career, to heal people who are in pain. I decided to become a medical massage therapist as I can manage my own hours and it will fit in with my current career. I started looking for an institute, but those that I found were not a good match to my night shifts as I’m working 8am to 5pm.

Finally I had the good fortune to find the American Institute of Medical Massage in Capitola.

The class hours were a perfect match to me, and I received a face to face appointment from the owner, the instructor named AllaMia, who has over 50 years of experience in this field. I enrolled myself from October 2022, and now I’m in the middle of my course, with one of the best medical massage instructors in the world, AllaMia.

And I really feel safe and secure with her, with her strong personality and wonderful, knowledgeable staff, teachers and instructors.

AllaMia is having me under her wings now and, in less than 3 months of starting my training, I feel confident and comfortable enough to work on my family and friends. No one believes that I just started my classes 3 months ago, they all think I have been training for much longer. They love my work and practice on their body.

I highly recommend the American Institute of Medical Massage with AllaMia, as she is smart, organized, knowledgeable, detail- oriented, with attention to the best methods of instruction.

I got a massage from Alla Mia what a great experience…. she is so thorough and worked out some stress points. She is the head of American Institute of medical massage, I’m sure she will turn out fantastic students.

Hi my name is Ofelia. I attended a massage school run by Alla Mia in 1992. I am pleased to say, I'm still currently a massage therapist. I remember in detail my training I received by Alla Mia. She's is fantastic, knowledgeable and well educated in our field of massage. I am so greatful for her. I love my profession. If I had to do it all over again she'd be my first choice of instructors. Yours truly Ofelia.

I took a fall sometime back. The effects didn't show until 2 months later. I went to my Physician and they weren't able to do much. I went to my Chiropractor and they helped a little. After suffering with limited sleep and painful neck all day long I got a reference from a neighbor about a masseuse. I booked an appointment and knew I hit the right treatment. Due to the long time that nothing was done in the beginning it has taken about 2 months or so to get things back in order. The progress has been excellent from the start and she told me what was going on and what to expect. She was spot on. she knows a lot about the body and all the muscles. I am now pain free and enjoy a maintenance massage about every month. I recommend her to everyone I know.

Alla Mia has been my medical massage therapist for over 15 years. She extremely knowledgeable of the human body and very intuitive and compassionate in her work. I always leave relieved of muscle tightness and skeletal pain. She is the best in this field and I say this after years of searching for relief.

I have gotten massages from Alla Mia Basaldua who has been doing massage for 50 years and is excellent in her vast knowledge of ailments and injuries and how to treat them with Medical Massage. Anyone learning from her will get an excellent education. Hers will be the only school of this type available in the area, her medical massage is an amazing thing for anyone who gets them from her.