Student Stories

Julian – Combining Massage Therapy and Personal Training 

After graduating from MaKami College’s Massage Therapy program a number of years ago, Julian Romanetti

Shaun – A passion for health led him to teaching 

Shaun was a mechanic before deciding to come to MaKami College and join their massage

Allison – Gaining Confidence and a Path to a New Career 

Allison Taylor worked as a health care aide before deciding to enroll in MaKami College's

The Jones Family – Finding the Support They Needed to Thrive

Richard Jones and his children discovered renewed purpose in their lives and careers after graduating

Jennifer – Pursuing a Career with a Healthy Work-Life Balance 

After working as a nurse for 20 years, Jennifer Miller decided to become a massage

Micah – Discovering Her Calling as a Massage Therapist 

Micah moved to Canada from the Philippines in 2017 and decided to enroll in MaKami

Andrea – Facing Her Fears and Fulfilling a Dream 

Andrea overcame enormous challenges as a residential school survivor and became a health care aide

Lisa – Opening a World of Potential  

Lisa Smallboy moved from her reserve in rural Alberta to pursue her career as a

Ilene – Building a Prosperous Future for Her Family 

Ilene Reyes was a dayhome owner when she received a massage at MaKami's student clinic

Michael – Using Fate to Create a Better Future

Michael thought his future was mapped out as an automotive technician until fate stepped in.

Kassi – Starting a New Era as a Business Administrator  

Kassi Jeffrey was nervous to return to school, but found academic and emotional support after

Maricel – From Fast Food to Family Legacy 

Maricel moved to Canada and was working in the fast food industry, but always knew

Samuel – A Father Who Wanted More

Samuel Carera wanted more than to juggle multiple jobs and struggle. Through the power of

Taylor – A Massage Therapy Entrepreneur

Taylor was a young retail worker getting some much-needed massage therapy when she stumbled into

Florin – A Passion for Helping Athletes

As an athlete, Florin was always getting injuries, which led to a passion for healing

Maria – Finding Success with Massage Therapy

Maria has worn many hats throughout her life, but she says none have been as

Avelina – Adding Massage Therapy To Her Resume

Regular Success Stories readers may recognize Avelina – she was recently featured as a graduate

Emmanuel – A More Flexible Schedule with Massage Therapy

Emmanuel had a hectic schedule in his previous life as a cook. Since graduating from

Avelina – Finding a Bright Future with MaKami

Originally from the Philippines, Avelina pursued a career in business before deciding to follow her

Jhonalyn – A 13 Year Journey into Massage Therapy

Jhonalyn's journey into massage therapy took 13 years up until she graduated in 2018 from

Cresencia – The Confidence for a New Future

Cresencia wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue when she first came to Canada

Glenda – Pursuing Her Passion at 68

Glenda was a 68-year-old retired teacher when she decided to start a new career as

Spencer – Overcoming Life’s Hurdles Through Passion for Massage

Derrol – A New Future as a Health Care Aide

Derrol moved to Canada from the Philippines and was working in the telecommunications industry when