Alberta College of Massage Therapy has been rearing the latest waves of therapeutic muscle whisperers for more than 15 years. And with an employment rate of their graduates consistently hovering at 98%, it's safe to say it's doing a darned good job.

It's no wonder—taught by the best in the biz, students here learn how to succeed in spas, cruise ships, and private practices during 2-year programs that prime them for life as full-fledged (and registered) massage therapists. And because they need the practice, they unleash their newly learned skills upon the public at student clinics, which operate much like traditional massage spas. Customers needn’t worry about quality, though; experienced instructors oversee student therapists to ensure all sessions are up to snuff.