Spa Tech Institute TM - Portland

We have additional campus locations in
Ipswich, MA, Plymouth, MA, and Westboro, MA.

Nancy Risley, RPP, CPE
Founder PRI - Educational Development Company
Author and Creator of RYSE, Tools for Life

Massage and Polarity Program Developer

Your Success Starts Here

The Institute is leading the way in massage, polarity and spa related education designed to give you the highest levels of success in the industry.

Program Designer

Nancy Risley, RPP, CPE, a leader in the field of Holistic Health and Energy Healing, is the developer of the programs taught at the Institute. Based on over 35 years of experience as a practitioner, teacher, author and mentor, Nancy brings a unique understanding to the teaching and application of bodywork.

Additionally, the instructors deliver bodywork education in an effective format for the adult learner that is inspirational and easily understood. By developing thorough training support materials and rigorous training of instructors, Nancy has raised the level of massage and bodywork education to a new standard.

With an emphasis on empowering you so you can empower the client and learning to have the confidence and discipline to bring a consistently high focus to the work, the instructors are constantly supporting you in reaching your highest potential as a healer and a person.

Career Orientation

As a career oriented school that is dedicated to getting you into your professional practice as quickly and effectively as possible, the following information should help you to take the next steps on moving forward.

• Accredited by NACCAS, a U.S. Department of Education approved accrediting agency that accredits over 40 massage programs.
• Financial Aid is available for those who qualify (The same as offered by Colleges and Universities: Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Sallie Mae and more).
• Exclusive provider of programs developed by the Polarity Realization Institute - Educational Development Company, a leader in bodywork education since 1980.
• 6 Month (600 hours) Holistic or Therapeutic Massage, Full-time Day Program.
• 12 Month (600 hours) Holistic or Therapeutic Massage, Part-time Evening Program.
• 6 Month (660 hours) Polarity Therapy, Full-time Day Program starts in November.
• Massage Programs meet the State of Maine requirements for massage therapist licensing as well. as many other states
• Meets requirements for the National Certification Exam for Massage and Bodywork.
• Polarity Therapy Program meets APTA (American Polarity Therapy Association) standards for core. curriculum (additional practice sessions and sessions received required to qualify for Registered Polarity Practitioner status).

Benefits of Exclusive Program

As the exclusive provider of the PRI - Educational Development Company curriculum the Institute offers a wide range of benefits including:

• Beautiful facilities with plenty of free parking and high prestige. (It is very beneficial for you to interact with the higher socio-economic clientele that attend the student clinics at our facilities. This is the clientele that make up the majority of a successful therapist's practice and assists you to get a good start.)
• Better Placement Opportunity based on over 25 years in the field of professional career training for personal service and strong affiliations with spas, salons and clinics throughout New England.
• Increased placement opportunities through an extensive graduate base who are now hiring future graduates from the school.
• Increased future recognition, prestige and growth potential for students and graduates based on the excellent reputation of the school and the curriculum provider.
• Experienced teaching staff trained by Nancy Risley, RPP, CPE, with an excellent curriculum and state of the art instructional materials.

Experience is Important

Our passion is to teach you to be a successful practitioner. Our instructors are experienced professionals that understand what it takes to be successful. The programs are highly focused and content rich to ensure that you have the broadest range of skills required by clinics and spas. You can also continue to expand your base of knowledge with our advanced programs and classes covering deep tissue to the advanced energy work of RYSE® (Realizing Your Sublime Energies) developed by Nancy Risley and offered exclusively at the Institute.

Visit the Student Clinic

To fully appreciate the quality of the training at the Institute it is a good idea to experience a session from one of our students. You will have a chance to experience the work first hand, ask the student questions about their experience at the Institute and see the facility. Visit the student clinic or have a session with one of our graduates and the difference becomes obvious. In the words of a graduate:

"The education I received was both inspiring and life-transforming. The Institute gave me the skills and tools I needed to bring healing into others' lives, as well as my own. It gives me great pride and confidence to have such a high level of education from a top program."

Linda Amendola - PRI graduate
Holistic Massage Therapist

To schedule an appointment in the student clinic for a one-hour massage or polarity session, please call the school closest to you. You will be amazed at the quality of the work done by the students and understand why the Institute has a reputation for producing the best therapists.

Career Opportunities

The demand for graduates of these programs is very strong. We currently receive more requests for graduates than we can fulfill. Many of the graduates of the programs now work at the leading clinics, spas and private practices throughout New England. When you check the credentials of the leading practitioners and teachers in the area, most of them have graduated from a PRI program.

We look forward to helping you start your journey to success in a career you love. To find out more, please Request Information.