KCHA Student Life: Your Hub for Updates & Resources

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Your Journey Begins Here

At Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts, we believe that student life is an integral part of your educational experience. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Ready to embark on this transformative journey?

Explore our program offerings and discover how you can become a part of the KCHA family!

Continued Education

Expand your massage therapy skills and knowledge with our diverse range of continuing education courses. Explore new techniques, deepen your understanding of specific conditions, and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field.

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Alumni Facebook Group

Calling all KCHA alumni! Join our alumni Facebook group for support, advice, industry updates, and career opportunities.

Scholarships and Grants

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Amta Will Award One Lucky Student the Massage Therapy Journal $5000 Amta Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled or admitted in a 500-hour minimum, entry-level massage therapy program at the time the scholarship application is submitted.

The Application deadline is through January 31. The recipient will be announced in March 2026 on the AMTA Scholarship Recipients Page.

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Women's Education Coalition Grant

Woman residing in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph or Van Buren County; under-employed or unemployed with significant break in her education; part-time or full-time enrollment in a certificate or degree-granting program. Applications available March 15 through May 15 annually.

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American Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) Scholarship

The ABMP Student Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 18 or older and enrolled in a state-approved massage therapy or bodywork program in the United States as of the date of entry.

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Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship

The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form, including the link to your submission video, below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses.

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Massage Envy Scholarship

The Massage Envy National Scholarship Sweepstakes for Massage Therapists will provide 96 winners with $2,500 each to help fund their education in massage therapy school over 12 drawings.

Downloadable Files

KCHA Handbook (pdf)