Train where the healing arts meet the wild beauty of Alaska.
New Seasons School of Massage offers a 625-hour Massage Therapy Diploma program designed to prepare you for licensure in Alaska — taught locally by experienced practitioners in Soldotna.
A local massage school built for Alaskan students.
Owned and operated by Josh and Kara Hawley — longtime Soldotna practitioners with more than 30 combined years in the field — New Seasons School of Massage was founded to address the shortage of licensed massage therapists on the Kenai Peninsula.
With small class sizes, personal instruction, and a working student clinic open to the community, we focus on preparing graduates for real careers in clinical, medical, spa, sports, and relaxation massage right here in Alaska.
Meet Your Instructors
Kara Hawley, LMT — Owner · Massage Instructor
MT #112388 · Utah College of Massage Therapy, 2003. A licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years across clinical, resort, and spa settings — including The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs) and The Adich Clinic (Bellingham, WA). Kara founded New Seasons Bodywork in 2008 and has co-led the practice for over 15 years.
Joshua Hawley — Owner · Massage Instructor
MT #221607 · Certified Rolfer of Structural Integration, The Rolf Institute (2013–2015) · MPower Training, 2024. A Certified Rolfer of Structural Integration and Licensed Massage Therapist in Alaska. A member of the Rolf Institute and ABMP, he focuses on structural integration and client-centered plans of care.
Why Choose Massage Therapy
Massage therapy continues to grow as more people recognize its benefits for pain relief, stress management, injury recovery, athletic performance, and overall wellness. Physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and healthcare providers increasingly recommend massage therapy as part of comprehensive patient care.
For many therapists, the profession also offers something increasingly rare—a career that provides both financial opportunity and meaningful personal connection. Every client presents a unique challenge, and every treatment has the potential to improve someone's quality of life.
Massage therapy also provides flexibility. Many therapists enjoy creating schedules that fit their lifestyle, working in established clinics, luxury spas, medical offices, athletic facilities, or building successful private practices of their own.
Career Opportunities After Graduation
Massage therapists enjoy a wide variety of career paths.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in:
Day spas and destination resorts
Chiropractic and rehabilitation clinics
Medical offices
Physical therapy practices
Sports and athletic facilities
Wellness centers
Independent contractor positions
Mobile massage practices
Private practice ownership
As experience grows, many therapists choose to specialize in areas such as sports massage, orthopedic massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, or other advanced therapeutic techniques.
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Personal instruction. Real practice. A clear path to licensure.
Hands-on training first
Our program emphasizes supervised hands-on practice from day one — including 41 hours of clinical practicum on real clients.
Small class sizes
A maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 12:1, with most cohorts running 6–8 students per instructor.
Flexible hybrid schedule
Live in-person training paired with online distance coursework so the program can fit alongside work and family life.
Built for Alaska
Curriculum aligned with the 625-hour Alaska state licensing requirement — and grounded in service to rural Alaskan communities.
Experienced owners
Learn from Kara, an LMT of 20+ years, and Josh, a Certified Rolfer of Structural Integration — practitioners who run their own clinic.
Transparent information
Tuition, schedule, refund policy, and licensing disclosures are all published in our catalog — available to download anytime.
A Hybrid Massage Program Designed for Convenience and Success
Going back to school doesn't have to mean putting the rest of your life on hold. At New Seasons School of Massage, we've designed our hybrid Massage Therapy Program to give students the flexibility they need while preserving the hands-on instruction that is essential to becoming a skilled massage therapist.
Our hybrid approach combines online academic coursework with live, in-person classroom instruction and supervised hands-on training. You'll study subjects like anatomy, physiology, theory, and professional concepts through an engaging online learning environment, then bring that knowledge into the classroom where you'll develop the practical skills every massage therapist needs.
Because massage therapy is a hands-on profession, there is no substitute for learning directly from experienced instructors. You'll receive personalized coaching, immediate feedback, and extensive practice in a supportive learning environment as you build confidence working with classmates and, later, real clients in our student clinic.
For many students, hybrid learning offers the best of both worlds. It provides greater flexibility for balancing work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining the high standards of education and personal mentorship that define New Seasons School of Massage.
Whether you're beginning your first career, changing professions, or returning to school after years away from the classroom, our hybrid program was built with today's adult learner in mind.
Experience a modern approach to massage therapy education that prepares you for success in Alaska's growing wellness community.
Real clients. Supervised practice. Service to the community.
Our student clinic gives every student real-world experience working with members of the Kenai Peninsula community — at an affordable rate that makes professional massage accessible across our region.
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New Season Massage School is conveniently located on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, providing an accessible and welcoming place to begin your journey toward a career in massage therapy. Use the map to explore our location, plan your visit, or select "Get Directions" for turn-by-turn navigation to the school.
Soldotna Campus