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Enrollment Opens April 1 - First Cohort Begins September 2026
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Physiologic Academy is clinical, science-based massage therapy school in
Des Moines Iowa focused on sports massage training and real-world application
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Clinical Training. Athletic Perspective.
Jalil Saab is a licensed massage therapist and educator with over 12 years of experience in clinical treatment, movement-based bodywork, and performance-focused training. His teaching combines evidence-informed clinical principles with real-world athletic application, helping students understand not only techniques, but the reasoning behind them.
Drawing from years of hands-on experience working with active individuals, athletes, and physically demanding populations, Jalil emphasizes movement quality, tissue health, communication, assessment, and long-term performance. Students are taught to think critically, adapt to individual needs, and develop practical skills that translate directly into real client care.
Built for Clinical Practice. Designed for Real-World Performance.
Physiologic Academy was created for students who want more than a traditional spa-focused massage therapy education.
Founded by a licensed massage therapist, strength coach, and educator with over 12 years of clinical experience and 16+ years in strength training and human performance, the program blends hands-on bodywork education with movement science, biomechanics, and real-world application.
Students are trained to think critically, assess movement, communicate professionally, and develop practical clinical skills that transfer directly into practice.
Our Approach to Teaching
Our curriculum combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, movement assessment, and supervised clinical application.
Students develop skills through:
structural analysis
movement observation
hands-on technique development
clinical reasoning
real-world treatment planning
The goal is not memorization. The goal is developing adaptable, capable clinicians.
Students Learn to Think Like Clinicians
They learn how to:
assess movement dysfunction
understand anatomy and kinesiology in context
develop treatment strategies with purpose
adapt techniques to individual client needs
communicate professionally and confidently
build sustainable long-term careers
At Physiologic Academy, students move beyond memorizing routines and scripted sequences.
Our program is intentionally rigorous, practical, and career-focused.
Graduates are prepared to work with:
athletes
strength athletes
active adults
clinical populations
rehabilitation-focused clients
physically demanding professions
Students also develop practical professional skills including:
client communication
documentation
ethics and professionalism
branding and marketing
practice development
entrepreneurship
Start Building Your Future in Bodywork & Movement Education
Interested in learning more about the program, admissions process, or upcoming classes? Reach out directly with questions or begin your enrollment application below.
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