A few years ago, I wasn’t completely sure what direction I wanted to go in.

I knew one thing though — I wanted a career where I could genuinely help people feel better, not just physically, but mentally too. That’s what led me to the Massage Therapy program at American College of Healthcare and Technology.

Honestly, I was nervous on my first day.

Walking into class, seeing anatomy charts on the walls, massage tables lined up, instructors talking about muscles I couldn’t even pronounce yet — it felt overwhelming at first. But after a few weeks, something changed.

It started feeling real.

I still remember one of my instructors telling us:

"People will forget what technique you used — but they’ll always remember how you made them feel."

That stuck with me.

At ACH, we didn’t just learn massage strokes. We learned body mechanics, muscle groups, recovery techniques, client communication, and most importantly — how to listen to what the body is telling you. The school offers dedicated Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide training as part of its healthcare career programs, which is what drew me in.

Some days were exhausting — long practical sessions, studying anatomy late at night, sore hands from practice — but looking back, those were the days that built confidence.

The hands-on training changed everything for me.

Today, every time I help someone release tension, recover mobility, or simply relax after carrying stress for too long, I think back to those classroom days.

Enrolling at ACH was one of the best decisions I made for myself. If you want to read more, i suggest you all pay a visit to their site and their massage therapy training program.