Contact Patricia Babin
770-367-6624
Ellijay, Georgia
CHAI School of Massage – Student Perspectives
We recently asked our students to reflect on their experience at Cohutta Healing Arts Institute School of Massage. Here’s what two of them shared with us. Continue reading
Should Bodywork Professionals Support their Competition?
Congratulations to our colleague, friend and bodyworker extraordinaire, Lydia Bassetti, on the Grand Opening of her new location for Amethyst Therapies in Ellijay, GA.
As part of the broad based learning here at Cohutta Healing Arts Institute (CHAI), our newest group of students attended Continue reading
Field Trip! Massage School Students Attend Conference in Atlanta
Michael Shirley is in his second quarter of his massage therapy certification program at Cohutta Healing Arts Institute (CHAI). He and his classmates recently attended the introductory Continue reading
North Georgia Massage School Represented at ABMP Forum in Colorado
The Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), a leading educational and governing organization for the massage therapy industry, is hosting a three-day forum in Boulder, Colorado this week. Patricia Babin, Instructor and Director of Administration at Cohutta Healing Arts Institute (CHAI), is one of several massage school directors from across the U.S. attending the 2014 Forum.
Massage Therapy: A Worthy Profession
Massage therapy is the 5th fastest growing profession in America, according to a USA Today article from September, 2013. With a median annual pay just under $36,000, massage therapists have earned their place in the mainstream medical profession. Continue reading
Lessons in Massage Therapy: Honoring Sacred Space
CHAI Massage Therapy instructor, Patricia Babin, has been sharing with students the importance of understanding and honoring the sacredness of personal space. Continue reading
Love Your Work
A Massage Student’s Story:
James is a massage student at Cohutta Healing Arts Institute, School of Massage. He is 26 years old and has already figured out something that many of us don’t learn until our later years – that by doing work we love, we can create a life we love.
So how did this young man become so wise at such an early age you ask. Continue reading
Your Success Story
How did it feel when you were helped??? How has massage therapy or another type of bodywork changed your life? You’ve read some of our stories of healing and inspiration, and there are more to come. We want to hear about your experiences, and others do too! Share your story here and help us to help the world, one person at a time.
This one is from a recent client who came to CHAI for massage therapy: Continue reading
We Practice What We Teach
Why CHAI?
Whether you’re testing the waters to find out if massage therapy is a possible career path, or you’re fully committed to jumping right in, we want you to know why Cohutta Healing Arts Institute (CHAI) is the school for you.
In this and subsequent blog posts, you’ll hear heartwarming stories from massage therapy instructors, their clients, and students. Massage therapy is more than just a career path. It’s a journey into healing and wholeness…for yourself and others.
Our Stories…. Continue reading
Whats in a name?
For those folks who live in and around North Georgia, the name “Cohutta” is familiar and dear. For those who don’t live in the area, you might be wondering what our name is all about. Continue reading