Open the Door
to Success
Learn the Skills to Become a Licensed Massage Therapist in as Little as 7 Months!

I WANT ANSWERS!

Open the Door
to Success
Learn the Skills to Become a Licensed Massage Therapist in as Little as 7 Months!

I WANT ANSWERS!

I WANT ANSWERS!

Why Do Students Choose Downeast School Of Massage?


Attending the right massage school is much more than learning lessons. Here at Downeast School of Massage, we believe it should open the door to understanding holistic health and the wide variety of opportunities that studying massage and bodywork presents to you.
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That’s why our program focuses on:

  • Creating confidence
  • Building character
  • Developing a healthy physical and emotional attitude towards life
  • Teaching you the art and science of massage so you can create a long and successful career
We are committed to continually expand with the profession so we can offer our students as many opportunities as possible.
What’s are two great next steps that you can take to explore your possibilities in the massage profession?

1. Simply call us now at 207-832-5531 and speak with Emily, our friendly and helpful Admissions Guide to find out more.
2. Visit us in person to experience a tour of our beautiful campus and learn how YOU can OPEN THE DOOR to a dream career today!

What Do We Offer You?

SCIENCE AND MUSCLE COURSES
Science is the foundation of your art. The development of your palpation skills and the technique utilized is based on the structure. Pehr Hendrik Ling (1776-1839), the founder of the Swedish system of medical gymnastics, believed that a thorough knowledge of the human body and nature’s laws was a minimum for an intelligent understanding of […]
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MASSAGE AND RELATED COURSES
Although DSM has a strong foundation in the sciences, the program goes well beyond science and teaches the student a wide variety of practical experiences. Massage courses begin with a comprehensive presentation of therapeutic massage theory and technique. Integration with other courses during the program enables the student to give a massage treatment designed for […]
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Ethics and business courses prepare students to maintain high standards and achieve success. DSM has a variety of courses to stimulate the business side of the career field. The reality is that after the student has combined art with science, he/she has to figure out how to market, promote, and run a business. The courses […]
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About Us

The Downeast School of Massage was established in 1981 for the purpose of training individuals in the professional health career field of Massage Therapy. The mission of DSM is to train individuals in the art and science of therapeutic massage for an entry-level professional career, for continuing education, and for personal growth. Open to a holistic philosophy, DSM provides a wide variety of traditional and alternative subjects, giving the students a firm foundation for growth and gaining skills necessary for practicing massage in a caring, competent manner. Our goal is to endeavor to provide the highest quality education to individuals enrolled in our program. DSM encourages each student to investigate personal growth physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually in a friendly, supportive, country environment.
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Continuing Education

DSM offers continuing education in order to present a holistic approach to learning. Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Polarity, and Centering Techniques for Body/Mind are available to take in combination with a program choice or separately from the core at a later date.
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Equine Sportsmassage

JO-ANN WILSON, M.ED.,
Nationally certified and licensed massage therapist was a longstanding associate of the late Jack Meagher, pioneer of sportsmassage. Jo-Ann is the Director of Wilson Meagher Sportstherapy, a program within which she trains massage and physical therapists worldwide, and offers workshops for horse owners. Currently, Jo-Ann is the Sports Therapist for the United States Equestrian Team, […]
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NANCY W. DAIL, BA, LMT, NCTMB
Has been a professional massage therapist and member of the AMTA since 1974. She is the founder and director of the internationally known program at the Downeast School of Massage in Waldoboro, ME (1980). A leader in her field, she has served on the AMTA national board, numerous committees, and was the charter President of […]
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Testimonials

Olivia LaChance — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
"My education at DSM gave me a foundation to start and I am thankful for that! The education also touched on different subjects that piqued my interest and has given me something to look forward to learning more about."
OLIVIA L., JANUARY 2014
Jenna Bothner — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
“DSM helped me to grow in ways I never imagined. I am grateful for the opportunity to study here, the people I met, and the experiences I was introduced to.”
JENNA B., JANUARY 2018
Kate Gerencer — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
"The Downeast School of Massage provides topnotch education from leaders in the industry, which equips graduates to be highly effective critical thinkers and therapists who mindfully treat per each client’s individual needs. Just as valuable are the caring support, personal growth and transformation, and close bonds formed all with a healthy dose of Heart in a beautiful, relaxing setting. Thankfully, the learning, guidance, and friendship continue well beyond graduation, because it’s a hard place to leave behind!"
KATE G., SEPTEMBER 2013
Susan Volmer — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
“As a physical therapist, one of the primary reasons I enrolled in the DSM was to expand my hands-on manual therapy skills in my therapeutic “tool box.” I chose DSM because of their commitment to providing a scientific background as a foundation for all their students, as well as their reputation for providing a thorough massage education. The courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology were comparable with those of my undergraduate education in exercise physiology.“What I came away with from the school was far more than I expected. Not only did I expand my collection of manual therapy skills, but also I gained a whole new level of understanding of the healing benefits of hands-on treatment and massage.“The addition of massage in my practice will help bridge the medical model of client care with the more holistic health model of wellness and prevention.
SUSAN V., DECEMBER 2008
Kat Pound — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
"As a student at DSM, I was given the guidance, techniques and knowledge to become a professional massage therapist in the state of Maine. I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to study with Nancy and her colleagues. Upon graduation, I will be working as a LMT in a collaborative non-profit center for healing. I truly believe that my education through DSM has given me the ability to make a difference in people’s lives with therapeutic massage.”
KAT P., SEPTEMBER 2013
Lauren Atripaldi — Waldoboro, ME — Downeast School Of Massage
“My time at Downeast School of Massage will always stand out as a major life-changing experience that transformed my life for the better. I look forward to a life of balance and wellness as I serve others through the healing art of massage therapy!"
LAUREN A., SEPTEMBER 2016
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