Welcome to the Scherer Institute - a healing arts and massage school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You are on your way to an exciting new career in bodywork! Our mission is to provide a solid foundation in massage theory and practice while cultivating presence and compassion. The 700-hour massage therapy certification program integrates an intuitive, structural, and scientific curriculum to provide you with the tools and techniques you need to become a successful massage therapist. Specialization trainings are available for additional diploma hours.

At the Scherer Institute, you will learn a comprehensive range of modalities, including Nurturing and Therapeutic Massage, and a powerful structural technique, Connective Tissue Bodywork. Our energy work curriculum includes the Healing Quality of Touch, Polarity, Cranio-sacral therapy, Shiatsu, and The Subtle Body. You will also receive a strong education in the sciences with our Anatomy and Pathophysiology for bodyworkers. Our students have a 100% pass rate on the NCE exam for four years running! In our public clinic, you will acquire confidence and come to see yourself as a professional massage therapist.

Located in the high desert healing community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Scherer Institute is an independent, legacy school of healing. Since 1979 when Dr. Scherer began the school, students have enjoyed small class sizes, personal attention and support from faculty, staff and administration. Read the testimonials of our graduates, then join our community!

Are you concerned about the cost of your Scherer education? We believe that everyone with the desire to study massage therapy and the healing arts with us should be able to attend the Institute. Our tuition is among the most reasonable in the country and we offer an in-house financing option for those who require assistance.

Get to know us! We want to know you. Our admissions staff is happy to listen to your ideas and goals. Please email us, request a catalog, or phone us at (866) 505-2006. Get a personal tour or come to one of our open houses in Santa Fe! View our online catalog or download an application and email it back to us. New classes, both part-time and full-time start regularly, so now is the time to explore and apply!

Interested in Continuing Education classes? We offer specializations in Holistic Medical Massage, Stages of Life: Essential Nurturing for the Childbearing Year, a Pre-Natal Massage Certification, Shiatsu and Healing Presence energy studies, along with other CE classes throughout the year to augment your skills and increase your business!

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License and Approvals --- State of New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy School Registration #1 --- Approved to train veterans and other eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, US Code --- Member AMTA Council of Schools --- The Scherer Institute of Natural Healing is a SEVIS-approved School, authorized by the federal government to accept M-1 visa class non-immigrant students --- The Scherer Institute of Natural Healing is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) #450651-08, and is NMMTB RMTS#1.