The Tri-City School of Massage was founded by Ruth E. Williams (l917-1990). Ruth was a true pioneer in the field of massage. She received her training from the John Granger School of Myopathy and Multitherapy in 1947 and became an AMTA member that same year. She served as AMTA National President, AMTA Historian, and National Education Director. She was the first Chairman of the Washington State Board of Massage Examiners, and she authored the book, "The Road to Radiant Health".

Patty and Linda are committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments in massage therapy and regularly continue their education through workshops, classes and seminars.

We believe that a massage therapist should be a model for their clients, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, environmentally, and physically (which would include being a non-smoker).  Our aim is to help each student develop in personal growth and professionalism to the best of his/her ability.

This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW and has agreed to comply with the requirements and educational standards established by the board for private vocational schools in the State of Washington. This school is debt free and is a participant in the Washington State Tuition Recovery Trust Fund. Inquiries regarding this or any other private vocational school may be made to the: Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, Building 17, Airdustrial Park, PO Box 43105, Olympia, Washington 98504 (206/753-5662).

The Tri-City School of Massage is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association Council of Schools. The AMTA is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious non-profit national and international professional organization serving legitimate massage therapists. 

Student membership in the AMTA is strongly recommended. The cost of membership in AMTA is not included in your tuition.

The AMTA provides continuing education programs, annual national conventions, publications, and malpractice and professional liability insurance to its members. We would like our students to have an early introduction to membership in a professional organization, and we consider AMTA the finest available

Kennewick is located in the eastern part of the state at the bend of the Columbia River, where it turns westward toward the Pacific Ocean. It is in a very beautiful area, surrounded by lush green irrigated fields and gray rolling sagebrush covered hills. We have hot, dry summers, and the winters are mild with very little snow. Sometimes we do have a white Christmas.