The Montana School of Massage was founded in July 2000. In March of 2007, Joe Beatty purchased MSM. Joe graduated from the U of M with a Bachelor of Science in History and Health and Human Performance. He has been a Missoula public school teacher, coach, and manager at the Montana Athletic Club. The Professional Massage Therapist Training Program hours increased from 500 clock hours to 650 clock hours beginning in February of 2002. Montana School of Massage continues to grow educationally to maintain the support of the Massage Therapy Profession, the graduates, and the community that it serves.

The Montana School of Massage is a member in good standing with the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Our program meets the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork standard, which qualifies our graduates to take their National Exam. Montana School of Massage also holds a code with the Washington State Department of Health, which allows our graduates to take their Massage Practitioner licensing exam.

All faculty, staff, and students are covered by the AMTA Seabury and Smith insurance policy for all school-sanctioned classes and events/internships.

The Montana School of Massage provides equal opportunity for admission, employment and access to programs or activities regardless of race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, economic standing or handicap unless such a handicap is determined by a medical authority to render an individual not physically qualified for the program.