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