Massage therapy is an evolving profession. The AIE exists to support the people who teach, study, practice, and advance it.

Through continuing education, collaborative initiatives, professional resources, and opportunities for connection, we work to create meaningful pathways for learning and growth.

Education

Supporting accessible, high-quality educational opportunities that expand knowledge, skills, and professional competence.

Collaboration

Bringing educators, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals together to exchange ideas and build meaningful connections.

Innovation

Encouraging new perspectives, research, teaching methods, and approaches that help move the profession forward.

Massage Literacy

Promoting greater understanding of massage therapy, its applications, its evidence, and its role within integrative care.

Our Vision

A more connected, informed, and innovative profession.

We envision a thriving massage therapy community where education, research, collaboration, and innovation come together to advance the profession and improve understanding of massage therapy.

Our Mission

The Alliance for Integrative Education supports the massage therapy community through education, professional development, collaboration, and resources that advance knowledge, encourage innovation, and strengthen massage literacy.

Building Something Together

The future of massage therapy education belongs to all of us.

The AIE creates opportunities for professionals to learn from one another, share expertise, explore emerging ideas, and contribute to the continued development of the profession.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, practitioner, student, or industry professional, there is a place for you in the conversation.

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Meet The Founders

Founded in 2026

The Alliance for Integrative Education was founded by Erin Fichtel-Hewitt and Rachel Romanelli with a shared vision for creating a collaborative organization dedicated to the advancement of massage therapy education.

Together, they envisioned an organization that could bring people and ideas together while creating meaningful educational opportunities for the profession.

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Learn. Connect. Advance.

Join us in shaping the future of massage therapy education.