Student Stories
Lisa – Opening a World of Potential
Lisa Smallboy moved from her reserve in rural Alberta to pursue her career as a
Oct
Ilene – Building a Prosperous Future for Her Family
Ilene Reyes was a dayhome owner when she received a massage at MaKami's student clinic
Sep
Michael – Using Fate to Create a Better Future
Michael thought his future was mapped out as an automotive technician until fate stepped in.
Mar
Kassi – Starting a New Era as a Business Administrator
Kassi Jeffrey was nervous to return to school, but found academic and emotional support after
Feb
Maricel – From Fast Food to Family Legacy
Maricel moved to Canada and was working in the fast food industry, but always knew
May
Samuel – A Father Who Wanted More
Samuel Carera wanted more than to juggle multiple jobs and struggle. Through the power of
Mar
Taylor – A Massage Therapy Entrepreneur
Taylor was a young retail worker getting some much-needed massage therapy when she stumbled into
Feb
Florin – A Passion for Helping Athletes
As an athlete, Florin was always getting injuries, which led to a passion for healing
Feb
Maria – Finding Success with Massage Therapy
Maria has worn many hats throughout her life, but she says none have been as
Jan
Avelina – Adding Massage Therapy To Her Resume
Regular Success Stories readers may recognize Avelina – she was recently featured as a graduate
Jan
Emmanuel – A More Flexible Schedule with Massage Therapy
Emmanuel had a hectic schedule in his previous life as a cook. Since graduating from
Dec
Avelina – Finding a Bright Future with MaKami
Originally from the Philippines, Avelina pursued a career in business before deciding to follow her
Dec
Jhonalyn – A 13 Year Journey into Massage Therapy
Jhonalyn's journey into massage therapy took 13 years up until she graduated in 2018 from
Nov
Cresencia – The Confidence for a New Future
Cresencia wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue when she first came to Canada
Nov
Glenda – Pursuing Her Passion at 68
Glenda was a 68-year-old retired teacher when she decided to start a new career as
Oct
Donald – Overcoming Disabilities to Reach Success at MaKami
A brain aneurism dramatically changed the trajectory of Donald's life, spurring the goal of becoming
Sep
Derrol – A New Future as a Health Care Aide
Derrol moved to Canada from the Philippines and was working in the telecommunications industry when
Sep
Sandra – Finding Flexibility and Financial Freedom Through Massage Therapy
Sandra was a busy mom working as a medical esthetician and in construction when she
Sep
Ana – A Positive Future Through Massage Therapy
Ana wasn't sure what she wanted to do with her career when she came to
Aug
Hannah – Transforming her Life with Massage Therapy
Hannah was a dental assistant for eight years before deciding to pursue massage therapy as
Aug
Colinda – Using Massage Therapy to Build Her Career Path
Colinda always had an interest in the human body and helping others, so she decided
Aug
Lena – Making her Massage Therapy Dreams Come True
Originally from Lithuania, Lena always dreamed of a career as a massage therapist. After encouragement
Jun
Olivier Pere – Healing with Massage Therapy
With an interest in fitness, Olivier Pere never considered doing massage therapy before, but that
Jun