Baltimore School of Massage

This lonestar comes from this place to which I began my massage career; not much else. This place is fan more like a business than a learning institution; new classes start about every 6weeks. It’d be np if the infrastructure expanded with it; 4 computers available fur a student body of 200+ at anytime. How?!
They now offer to pay for the Natl./MBLEX test upon completion which is a huge plus from when I graduated. But you’ll probably find that it’s taxed onto to your tuition. Word to the Wise: Don’t buy a table! I still use mine to this day but they mos def tax you, getting it thru them ($ 500 or 400 added on to your tuition), there’s just plenty other avenues to get the same table for
services consists of a search on Craigslist… yep CL! And someone please explain to me why I needed an invitation to my own graduation?!
I could go on & on about this place; bottomline: see what else is out there ie: Fortis. I did like my instructors but that’s about it.

First off, I am probably a bit biased because I am alumni of the program but outside of such, the clinic is great. I graduated from the program when it was on Dogwood and loved the academics. I now enjoy going back and getting massages and facials from the clinic. As a graduate and former massager therapist, I am not an easy judge. I have enjoyed my facials and massages from the students and of course with the massages, some students are more to my liking than others. However, for the price, who can complain??? The facials are awesome and that was not a part of the program eons ago when I matriculated. I have not had better at spas when it comes to facials. The students are knowledgeable and very professional. But don’t believe me, try the services yourself.

If there were an option for 0 stars, I would give this school that. I am currently a Esthetics student at this school, graduating in three months and I am disappointed with the extreme lack of professionalism my family member just experienced. I have a few other disappointments but I will save those for another day I feel like leaving an extensive review. I am utterly embarrassed by this school and prefer for NO ONE to bring their business/​money here. I just received this message from my sister who wants to support me and the other students at the school:
«Hey! So I’ve been calling to make 4 appointments for the facials and massage. The receptionist – Delialah – doesn’t sound like she’s having a good day. She just cut me off and transferred me to Stacy, but Stacy’s phone kept ringing and then the phone just hung up. Then I called back and Delialah was just like why didn’t you leave a message? I tried telling her that the voicemail never came on but then she hung up on me. I’m scared to call again now. Can you make the appointment for us?»
My response was «don’t come» and I will have a talk with the school later. But she still wants to support me – how sweet. This school needs to be reevaluated by the Steiner Education Group (SEG) board. I will continue to report the nonsense to those in authority until some serious change happens around there.
Sincerely,
A VERY Unhappy Student who will later leave feedback about «being a student» here.

Don’t go if you have poison ivy. Poison ivy is contagious apparently; and your massage therapist will kick you out. You won’t get your money back either. And your massage will last only ten minutes. I didn’t know all this.
I have been here about ten other times. I have had two or three outstanding massages. A few good ones and a couple of bad ones. So, the quality is hit or miss. It appears to help if you request the type of massage you want.
The intake process resembles a cattle auction and the bathrooms and waiting area need a deep cleaning or refurbishing. Caution: A 1:30pm appointment can mean a 2:15pm start time (or later). Plan a two hour window for your one-​hour massage.
A good value for the money, but pretend you are at BWI waiting for a delayed flight.
Lastly, don’t show up late. You will be turned away.

I had an appointment this past week-​end and was 15 minutes late (and would have totally understood if they had to turn me away, luckily they didn’t). I was able to call and let them know, but was also informed that I needed to hurry up or they would cancel me, fair enough. When I arrived I went to the front desk where two ladies were sitting and let them know my name and that I’d just called about being late. The woman Lisa, said (((((«you’re late»)))), in her outside voice, I acknowledged her comment and asked if they would still be able to take me, she humphed, coughed, burped and said, let me check…“sign the sheet”(still in her outside voice)…((((«just so you know, if you’re late like this again, we won’t take you»)))) (she HAS to be the co-​owner). As I stated before, she was loud, unprofessional and devoid of any customer service training. WOW! BSOM, is this what it’s come to? I’ve been a customer since the Woodlawn area days, and have never experienced such poor customer service. My masseuse, will remain nameless, but was the BOMB​.COM!!! I will be returning of course, for a repeat of that massage (you can make request once you arrive) and ignore the VERY rude, unprofessional and (((LOUD))) Lisa on the front desk. I will also be on time, to avoid encountering her behavior, because what she doesn’ tknow is that I can be LOUD AND RUDE too.
BEST MASSAGE EVER!

My visit to the Baltimore School of Massage got off to a sketchy start. Basically I found the school at the back an office park, parked and started walking towards the building.
When I was looking for the door (the school is in Suite D, but the signs are by Suite A), a guy in a large van (read as: rape van) pulls up and keeps trying to get my attention, by saying «Hey Hun!». So before I got out the pepper spray and rape whistle, I remembered that people in Baltimore call each other «hun». So I asked if I could help him with anything, the conversation goes as follows:
MAN in RAPE VAN: Do you need a massage?
ME (thinking he’s trying to lure me in for a massage in his rape van): I plan to go in that safe place (pointing to massage school) for one. Also I have pepper spray.
MAN in RAPE VAN: Ha, ha, ha. Here’s a coupon for $ 5 off, tell them Marty sent you.
So apparently, as I learned from the receptionist «Marty» is a guy who likes to drive around and solicit customers. I’m not sure if having a middle aged guy who hollers at ladies and drives around office parks in a kidnap/​rape van is the best marketing strategy, but the coupon was legit though.
We decided to do a girls morning out here cause my friend Shannon swears by this place. She’s basically so relaxed that she’s unconscious for most the time she is here. She passes out during the facials and has to be carried away for the massage. I however, am a different person, if some random stranger is touching me you best believe one eye is open at all times.
Now let’s begin with the treatments.
I started off with the facial. After signing in at the front desk and filling out a new client form, I went to a large classroom, filled out another health from and waited at a desk for my name to be called. I saw the students lined up to take clients and secretly hoped to get the girl with perfect skin and awesome make up cause she looked like she knew what she was doing.
Wishes came true and I ended up being paired with her (Precious), and we spent close to a half hour talking about products and since my friend works at Shisiedo and I get to use their products we spend some time talking about the line.
The facial room is a large room with multiple beds (about 20), and you sneak behind a curtain to take your shirt off and tuck in your bra straps and wrap yourself in a sheet. My friend, Shannon has already given herself a facial roofie colada and passed out, so I was left in room full of quiet people getting their faces steamed to this random Enya/​Sounds of the Celtic Forest/​Riverdance soundtrack. Some people find this relaxing, but my reaction can pretty much be summed up by this South Park clip:
The facial was considered a European facial ($ 35) and it was hour treatment that includes cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, extractions, arm and hand massage and mask therapy. It was on par with anything you would get in a salon. The Elemis products all have delicious smell to them. The student let me know what type of products she was using that were customized for my skin. The massage was heavenly. The steam machine was bit disconcerting, and took some time to get used to, and I spent half the time blinded with cucumbers on my eyes, but otherwise I managed to relax for once.
After the facial, I went back to the classroom to waited for the next treatment, a massage. I ended up being paired with bodybuilder dude who I swore could break me. I passed Shannon in the hall who was awake for once, and said «that’s no fair she gets a GUY MASSEUSE». I didn’t know there was a demand for that. The massage itself was a 50 minute full body massage ($ 25) and probably one of the best leg massages ever. I ended up talking with the guy the whole time which was a refreshing break from the silent tranquility of the facial room.
Now for the logistics, their massage clinics are open 9am — 5:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Skin Care treatments are by appointment at various times throughout the week. You can also email appointment requests to
. It is suggested that an appointment be made, but there were plenty of walk ins on the weekends that are waiting for cancellation spots. Be prepared to have bit of a wait while they pair you with a student, bring a book or your phone. For the price, I can forego the amenities of a fancy spa, I think this was well worth my time and money.

I WOULDN’T GO THERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SCHOOL.
This review is only for school admission process. Not the actual clinic massage service.
I called the other day looking to get some information about general idea of the program and the curriculum. First, be prepare to give all of your personal information out to them even before you can talk to school staff. They use 3^rd party phone service to gather information about you! Your phone #, address, how long you were interested in massage program, etc etc they strip you naked. They do not have any knowledge on how long the program is, how much is the tuition etc… I declined to give my information and asked if I could talk to school staff. They transfer me to another person who asked me the SAME damn thing again and again. After i declined for 3 times, they finally transfer me to school admission staff.
This staff named Mr. D***** answered the phone. He first wanted to gather SAME damn information again from me. Phone #, e-​mail. how long you were interested. etc. i declined and politely told him that I am interested to get some more information about the program. I asked what the hours were. Full-​time or Part-​time. How long it takes to complete the program. How does the day like. How much the tuition is. General question No?
Mr. D goes «Before I answer those questions, why don’t you come over and visit the school in person».
Me: «hmmm, but i need to know those questions so that i whether I can take classes or not»
Mr. D: «I cannot tell you those information because you seem like you are not a serious prospect and i am too busy to deal with you on the phone.
Me: «excuse me?»
Mr. Dexter: «My job is to interview serious prospects in person. I don’t answer those questions on the phone»
Me: «okay, can you please transfer me to anyone who can answer them then?»
And then, he provided tuition fee which he said ($ 13 500), full time and part time hours. I was concerned about the licensing massage test because i heard that it is just incredibly hard. So I asked what the percentage of people passing the exam and he said «that’s it» I can’t talk to you any more. He transferred me to another person at admission. There goes another conversation.
Mr. R**: «So i head you want to know more about the program. Do you want to come in and talk?»
Me: … again… «no… i am just trying to get information for now»
Mr. R: «Let me tell you about the school. We’ve been doing business over 100 years now. What makes you think we are not good school?»
Me: «hm. no Mr. R I am just trying to get to know the program so that I would know if I could attend or not. Sorry I am a researcher type here… but how can i even think about attending a school when i don’t know about the program about anything?»
Mr. R: «Okay then. What is your question?»
I asked again about tuition. This time, he said it is $ 13 000. I asked twice to verify. Mr. R’s tuition is actually cheaper then Mr. D’s! (Guys please go see him).
I asked some numbers. again the passing rate. He declined to comment on them. He also declined to comment on graduation rate. He did not know how the curriculum works.
I hung up the phone and i was on the phone for 33 minutes… for 4 questions i had.
Overall, very stressful to deal with them. I can’t image how it would be like to be actually a student… Shady admissions just trying to get you in to the school and deal with you. Shady business, Shady education (i assume) I don’t know if I feel confident going there…
I called Frederick Massage school and they were just very pleasant to deal with. I spoke with them about 10 minutes and got all the information about massage therapy program in MD. That is a relief…
So guys, you know now, go to Mr. R for tuition. But more importantly get ready to be harassed if you have questions about their program.
Oh funny as i was writing this, Mr. D called. He asked me if I would want to visit in person. I said «No».
Please give them a call to find out.

I have been going here for. years…unfortunately they’ve gone very downhill over that time span. It isn’t so much with the professionalism of the students (although I had one so inappropriate but the manager took care of this immediately) but more so with those making appointments. The past several times I have waited more than a half an hour last my scheduled time. However, today, I called to make sure my appointment was booked as I scheduled online and realized that I didn’t get confirmed. When I called they didn’t have my appointment and shared that «they don’t make Facebook appointments» even though the page says they do and I always make my appointments this way. They got me in in the afternoon but then called back to offer me an even later appointment because the one just scheduled 10 mins ago was suddenly packed. In was told I could keep it but that I’d wait awhile. The person then said «so you’re canceling?» In reality they called to cancel in me. You can’t beat the price so I’ll keep going but get it back to the past experience. Take in serious students not ones that you think «may not show up» as you stated on the phone.

My sister, from out of town, and I went for two massages. They only had one appointment set, lots of confusion and «go sit in the other room». We waited for half an hour then left. Not very «relaxing», and very unprofessional. Apparently lots of the students call in sick on the wekkends.
They should plan for this and get their act together. Makes you wonder about cleanliness! We went to another more professional setting, that very day, had two spectacular massages for $ 50 each.
If you want to waste your time… be treated like you’re bothering them… go to the Baltimore School of Massage.

I’m sure the massages here would have been wonderful and the price is certainly appealing. .. but after making an appointment, arriving 15 minutes early, waiting over an hour, asking several times if we were still on the list, hadn’t been forgotten, we then were told that the students «were tired» and there was no one to give us our massages.
I understand that this is school. .. but they also offer massages as a service.. . and they do this very badly. In addition, the woman working at the desk had a horrible cough so all I could think about were the germs that were being spewed around. Very, very disappointed.

I love coming here to get a massage. Went a few times and enjoyed it. I haven’t been in a while due to my new work schedule but I never had a problem. The first time was painful but after that it was good.

You can’t beat the value here. $ 25 for a 50 minute massage. The prices at regular spas are at least $ 100.
That being said, you’ll get great experiences and not-​so-​great experiences here. It really depends on the student that’s assigned to give you your massage.
It’s easy to book appointments at the Baltimore School of Massage. You can probably even do it a few days in advance. The public clinic is open on only Saturdays and Sundays. If you really like your massages, you can also opt to purchase gift certificates. There are percentage discounts for pre-​buying multiple massage passes.

RATINGS adjusted by value!
Ok, so this place is no 5 star Lux spa place but for $ 25 you can get a massage. Sometimes they are just ok but other times I get a winner-​student! The setting is not that relaxing – office space feel, and the booths, although private, you can still hear the person next to you (I always get the person next to me who is ticklish). But I mean, what the heck do you expect for $ 25 (even cheaper if you buy gift certificates)?! I just tell the student what they are doing wrong or to add more pressure, and 92% of the time I come out of the massage way more relaxed and have a «massage sleep» later that night! Totally worth it!

It’s affordable when I need only a temporary relief of my spasm and stiffness in my back. It could get expensive when you go to massage sessions regularly. How much one spends to get an hour massage? It’s more than this place asks for. The service is not too bad. The trade off is the waiting time. Be prepared to be placed with somebody who might not do the job the way you need it. Either way, if you go to another massage parlor that said that they have an experienced and certified massage therapist, you still might not get the massage relief you need.

Mixed experience. Booked two «back to back» massage sessions. After the first session ended, I was told I had to put on my clothes and go back to the waiting room. I waited almost an hour between massages till they took pity on me and I managed to catch the last bus back to civilization on a sunday evening.
The first therapist was so so (the staff there recommended this person) and the second one was fantastic. She is ready to graduate in two months. The price was $ 37.50 total for the two 50 min sessions.
The air conditioning is too much for me and the scheduling-​management bad but overall a really good deal. I suggest you take a friend or reading material along to keep you company and do not book more than 1 appointment per person per day.

Great facial and good massage!!! Came today with 6 of my friends! The front desk girls were so unfriendly and rude. They sat there talking about food while I waited. While my friends were waiting in a long line, the girls continued to just sit around like they did not care there was a line. The girl in the client room signing us in on the computer was also rude! Wish my friends and I got better customer service!!!

Massages are by appt. Only on Saturdays and Sundays. Place is organized and very clean. Unfortunately, won’t be around to book appointment.

It’s been at least 4 or 5 months since I’ve been to the epicenter of massage therapy BSOM for my massage but thought I’d give it a review just the same.
Reading the Sun paper one lazy afternoon an ad for 50 minute massage at 20 bucks caught my eye like a savory massage sandwich dripping with cheese… that cost’s nearly nothing.
I’m somewhat of a massage enthusiast.(non sexual) I mean who doesn’t like a great relaxing massage? One at not the regular 25 dollars, but with the coupon was an extraordinarily 20 american dollars. Yes 50 minute massage. thats usually pushing 100 bucks. I’m in!
So that weekend I made an appointment to get my rub on, I’ve met many therapist’s who have graduated from the BSOM and had great expectations.
Upon entering the industrial park that the school was located in I was really looking forward to a great experience.
Wrong, oh I was so wrong.
After filling out the consent form I was ushered into a 1950’s era class room filled with others and asked to fill out another form, I forgot exactly what it was for but the 2 inch pencils and 3^rd grade desks made it slightly uncomfortable.
As the students each one by one were called by their masseuse/​masseur I thought please not the dude, not the dude. I have nothing against a male therapist I just prefer a female.
I lucked out she showed me to a large unlit auditorium and said velcome to your soviet massage comrade… ok she didn’t say those exact words but after laying on an old metal bed that squeaked with every bit of hand pressure on my back in a cold dark auditorium separated by only a thin curtain with other comrades moaning around me I thought, 1950’s soviet massage!
My masseuse wasn’t that great and overall while not terrible not a great experience.
that old saying rings true.
you get what you pay for.
One and half thumbs down.

25 bucks for a massage student to massage you for 50 mins that’s a deal and a half plus no tips. They can’t accept them. Now its shared space so your in a cubicle next to other people but what do you expect for $ 25.