Timeline of Irene’s Myomassology Institute
“On behalf of Irene, Kathy our Faculty and Staff, we thank all of you for your support over the decades! It has been an honor and a blessing to watch thousands of students thrive in our environment. We love all of you for your hard work and dedication to our mission,” Thank You.
1976

Irene Gauthier Began Teaching
Massage in Her Basement
September 1987

Myomassethics Center Opened by
Irene Gauthier & Tom King
Fall 1987

Irene’s First Textbook Printed
January 1993

Irene’s Myomassology Institute Opened by
Irene & Kathy Gauthier
1993 – 1999

Irene’s Expanded Three Times from
3,000 sq. feet to 8,000 sq. feet
Fall 1999

Irene & Kathy Purchased Land and
Had It Rezoned for a School
May 2000

Land Blessing of the New Property
July 2000

Irene’s Video Produced
April 2001

Irene Earned National Accreditation
May 2001

The Grand Opening of Irene’s New
17,500 sq. feet Facility
Fall 2001

Irene’s Approved for Financial Aid
January 2009

Michigan Massage Licensing Signed Into Law
March 2009

Irene Received a Tribute
from Governor Jennifer Granholm
June 2010

Irene’s 90th Birthday Bash
June 2010

Irene Received a Joint Resolution from Mayor Brenda Lawrence
October 2010

Irene Gauthier Passed
August 2012

Irene Gauthier Inducted
into Massage Therapy Hall of Fame
July 2013

Irene’s Given the Excellence
in Education Award
August 2013

Irene’s Awarded Massage School of the Year
September 2017

Irene’s 30th Anniversary
July 2018

Jeanette Roach named Massage
Therapy Teacher of the Year
Present

Carrying On Irene’s Legacy