Testimonials

"No school would have been a better fit for me than Georgia Massage School. Due to the smaller and friendlier environment, students and teachers alike have the opportunity to develop close relationships which aide learning incredibly. As a hands-on interactive learner myself, I was able to ask every question that came to mind and many questions that I would never have had the opportunity to even consider within a less intimate classroom setting. Rick and Laurie are no doubt the best instructors I have had throughout my years in both secondary school and through the university system to gain my bachelor’s degree. They are always eager to answer questions and to encourage investigation – they never make you feel like you are wasting their time as I have so often experienced throughout my previous educational experiences. I confidently and enthusiastically recommend Georgia Massage School to anyone considering massage therapy as their next step.'

Sara Raiser
Graduate, Georgia Massage School - March 2010

"Over the last 20 years I've had the great fortune to teach all across this country and meet educators from dozens of massage training programs. I have known Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski personally for over two decades and watched them both demonstrate a track record of outstanding accomplishments. I can state without reservation that they are two of the best educators that I have yet come across in our field." .....more

Whitney Lowe
Director, Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute (OMERI)

"Without hesitation, I would recommend that any student, who is considering massage therapy, as a career choice, to examine closely, the credentials and experience of Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski. I am happy and privileged to call Laurie and Rick colleagues and lend my support to their school and education program." .....more

Benny Vaughn, LMT, ATC, CSCS

"Laurie and Rick have created a new program that combines a superior anatomy and pathology education with a strong assessment background. This training enhances the therapists' ability to identify the safest and most effective treatment techniques. Their unique and entertaining presentation skills provide students of all levels with an enjoyable learning experience that allows them to understand and retain this material." .....more

Tanya Fry, LMT

"I attended and graduated from several massage programs, but it wasn’t until Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski became my instructors that I realized my full potential as a massage therapist. Laurie Craig is the most dynamic, knowledgeable Anatomy and Physiology instructor one could hope for. As for Rick Garbowski, his knowledge of massage and clinical work ranks him as one of the best if not the best instructor in the country." .....more

Lloyd List, RPT, NCTMB, C.HT
CEO, CRYODERM™, Pain Management Division

"Laurie Craig brought to life the human body in a way that kept my curiosity and my desire to learn at a fever pitch for all of my intense training. Her knowledge and passion for anatomy and physiology is second to none. Rick Garbowski was not only the director of my program, but also my encourager. He is also one of the finest teachers of massage technique in the country. I can assure you that as a student of Georgia Massage School you will receive the finest and most applicable education from the very best staff in the entire industry." .....more

Jeffrey Wells, CMT, LMT, NMT, NCTM

"The arrival of Georgia Massage School guarantees the professionalism, ethics and integrity of massage therapy in Georgia's future. We are pleased, gratified and eager to forge a partnership with Rick and Laurie in their new enterprise. We see fabulous things for the future of massage therapy in Georgia." .....more

Body Mechanics/Sports Massage Therapy Group

"Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski are two of the finest educators I have ever encountered. They are jam packed with knowledge all of which they make breathtakingly clear. I didn't just learn anatomy and physiology and massage technique and application from Laurie and Rick, I absorbed it."

Laura Brewer, LMT

"Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski are excellent teachers in the field of massage. Both stay on top of current trends in the industry, studying and adapting it to the curriculum. Laurie makes anatomy a fun learning experience, having literally written the book on the subject. Her years of experience teaching in the allied health fields helps prepare the massage student for real life situations encounterd when in practice. Rick has years of experience developing a completely new and effective style of massage as seen with his work with Whitney Lowe, another top educater in this field. His personal style and calmness makes for an exciting classroom experience. I am sure the Georgia Massage School will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed for this exciting career."

Samuel J. Irwin, LMT, NMT

"I can honestly say that I learned more anatomy from Laurie Craig than I did in veterinary school. I learned not only the muscles, but more importantly, their functions suddenly became more clear to me and I believe that made me a better massage therapist as well as a veterinarian. Thank you for such a wonderful learning experience."

Karen Ellis, LMT, DVM

"Laurie Craig and Rick Garbowski are two of the finest educators in the field of massage therapy. I have had the pleasure of working with them as a student and a coworker. It is my pleasure to recommend Georgia Massage School to anyone interested in becoming more than just a massage therapist, but a true complementary health care professional. In a city where massage schools are a dime a dozen, this one stands out like a beacon."

Michael D. Hendrix LMT NMT
Owner, Garden View Massage, Decatur, GA