Dr. Heather Thom Memorial Scholarship

Donate to help create the Dr. Heather Thom Scholarship

Heather was a massage therapist for 25 years and a massage educator for nearly 20 years. In addition to being a massage therapist, she earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2002 from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She was passionate about massage therapy and a caring and inspirational instructor. During the last three years of her career, she taught and served as Dean of Students at the Academy of Health massage program (this was a part-time position that she did as a labor of love in addition to her full-time work). She also volunteered as the President of The American Massage Therapy Association – Wisconsin Chapter.

To continue Dr. Heather Thom’s legacy of selfless service and compassion, the Academy along with Heather’s family and friends has established a scholarship in her honor. An ongoing scholarship will be offered to one student for each incoming class at the Academy of Health in Heather's memory.

Here is what one of her recent graduates had to say:

"Recently graduating from the Academy of Health in December 2022, I am honored to

have had Dr. Heather Thom as my instructor. Dr. Heather has been an exceptional

instructor for anatomy and massage who is passionate about helping others. She has been

a strong advocate in helping me learn anatomy and massage all while helping me

network finding a successful career as a therapist."

The Academy of Health is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.