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Chris Rider

Contact me via e-mail at:  chrisrider@carlsoncollege.com

  As President, I oversee the operation of the school. A 1994 graduate of Carlson College of  Massage Therapy and a licensed massage therapist, I enjoy a thriving practice in Iowa City, IA. Working in the office of a chiropractor allows me to utilize many of the advanced techniques taught within the curriculum at CCMT.

Like many others, I got interested in the field of massage therapy because I wanted to help others. I am happy to report my initial objective continues to be my passion each day whether I am in the clinic with a client or at the school with a student.


I enjoy being involved in the classroom
instruction on a daily basis. I feel that is
the most important part of my job!
I will always strive to have an active role in
the education students receive at Carlson
College of Massage Therapy. I know what
it is like to build and maintain a practice and
I will do everything possible to help each
student achieve that as well!

I am proud to have served as a volunteer with
the AMTA Iowa Chapter since 1998 holding
several offices including serving as Chapter
President from 2004-2008. My current position
with the AMTA Iowa Chapter is Immediate
Past President where I serve as a mentor and
an advisor to the current president.

My hobbies include camping, hiking,
University of Iowa sports (Football and
Men's and Women's Basketball), spending
time with friends and playing with my two
dogs, KC (mini schnauzer) and Maddie
(schnoodle - a schnauzer and poodle mix).

Educational responsibilities include:
Swedish Massage
Business Practices
Ethics and Professionalism
Myofascial Massage
Client Interaction
Chair Massage
Massage Therapy Athlete
Neuromuscular Deep Tissue Work - Assist
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