MaKami College is a publicly funded, not-for-profit independent academic institution with campuses in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
MaKami College is a publicly funded, not-for-profit independent academic institution with campuses in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. Its stated purpose is to help individuals succeed. MaKami values improving lives, customer service, growth, opportunity, innovation and technology. The college was founded by a family of first-generation Canadians.
MaKami opened in 2001 and grew to become the largest massage therapy school in Alberta. The college's vision is to provide a positive learning environment where students can better their lives through the transforming power of education.
MaKami offers a 3,000 hour Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma program, a 10-month Personal Training certificate program offered online, in-person and blended, and a 10-month Health Care Aide certificate program with hands-on learning and clinical placements. It also offers a two-year Applied Politics and Public Affairs Specialist diploma program in a blended in-person and online format.
The Edmonton campus is located in the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre at 8330 82 Ave NW #137, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3. MaKami offers a blend of flexible online and in-person classes, with highly trained instructors and work experience opportunities. Student Success Centre provides one-on-one attention to students. Facilities include Student Clinics at the Edmonton and Calgary NE campuses, Mak-a-Mini Childcare, and free parking at both campuses.
MaKami is in good standing with NHP Canada, CRMTA, and the Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association. The college is recognized by the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education and is listed on the Government of Canada's list of Designated Learning Institutions.