Welcome To RCMT
Located in southeastern Idaho, Rexburg College of Massage Therapy offers students the opportunity to jump confidently into a career in massage therapy. After just 8 months, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed massage therapist. We study both the human body and the art of massage to give our students a comprehensive education. We also provide them time to practice hands on, and become more familiar with client interactions and the ability to offer a satisfying massage.
Meet Our Team
As an athlete & equestrian, she has a love & understanding of the importance of massage therapy in the world of sports. This led to extensive work with athletes of all kinds including Olympic & professional athletes. Through this work it became evident how vital brain work is in the quest for peak performance & good health. With a strong belief in the mind body connection, she acquired a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work degree. An understanding of how thoughts & emotions affect our physical health developed into a passion that led to years of research & learning in the field of neuroscience.
This study into the mind body connection became key in the further development of her massage therapy career. Knowledge of this process, combined with the many benefits that massage therapy offers, led to helping many heal from the effects of trauma, PTSD, panic & anxiety allowing them to move forward into productive and healthy lives.
Lori is trained in: Ayurveda Master Course Certified, Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Psychology, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Structural Muscular Balance, Joint Movements & Range of Motion, Trauma, Yoga, Tai Chi, Craniosacral, Hot Stone, Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports, Swedish, Prenatal, Infant, Deep Tissue, Pre & Post surgical Lymphatic, Medical Massage, Gua Sha, Cryotherapy, Chair Massage & Business.
As a highly skilled massage therapist with a commitment to education & continual learning, Lori strives to be knowledgeable & skilled in all techniques that may benefit students & clients. Massage is a passion that has filled her life with joy. She looks forward each day to sharing her knowledge & experience with the students of RCMT.
When Melissa is not in the office, she can be found out on a winding road with her husband on their motorbikes, riding horseback into high mountain lakes, camping, fishing, hunting, hiking or just killing time making memories with family and friends. In her spare time Melissa loves shooting archery, reading books, meditating and studying how the mind works to create a healthy, happy mindset!
I was born and raised in Eastern Idaho. I love the changing seasons here, but my happy place is either in the mountains when it’s warm or on a beach when it’s warm. I graduated from the Utah College of Massage Therapy in 2004, completed an associate’s degree from Ricks College, a bachelor’s degree from BYU-Idaho. My husband and I are raising four active, wonderful sons and one daughter, who are the reason I do all that I do. I love learning, watching my boys in their activities, our baby girl learn and grow, being outside, gardening and reading.
When Alyssa isn’t teaching, she’s spending time with her husband, Braydon. They enjoy visiting family, watching and attending sports games, playing games and movie nights.
Grounded in biomechanics and human movement, Jaiden approaches bodywork through an integrated lens of manual therapy, corrective exercise, and behavioral science. His clinical expertise includes deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial techniques, and prenatal massage, with a particular focus on helping clients build sustainable mobility, strength, and nervous-system resilience.
Beyond the classroom, Jaiden is a multi-faceted wellness entrepreneur. He is the co-owner, alongside his wife Avri, of a women-only fitness facility, called HER Fit, dedicated to creating a safe, empowering, and high-quality training environment for women at every stage of life. He is also the owner of HYH Wellness, a massage therapy practice centered on personalized, evidence-informed care. Through HYH Wellness, Jaiden intends to expand into a full-spectrum wellness model that includes esthetics, nail care, and scalp and head spa treatments, creating a truly holistic self-care experience for clients.
Jaiden is currently working toward publication of his first self-help book in the personal development space. His writing explores how self-love, self-compassion, and radical acceptance can be intentionally woven into everyday self-care practices, transforming them from routines into meaningful rituals of personal growth.
As a male practitioner in a predominantly female profession, Jaiden is deeply committed to modeling professional integrity, clear communication, and ethical boundaries. He prioritizes psychological safety and respect in both clinical and educational settings, fostering environments where students and clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Jaiden’s work ultimately bridges movement, manual therapy, mindset, and entrepreneurship, all rooted in a simple but powerful belief: healing is most effective when people learn how to care for themselves with intention, curiosity, and compassion.