Meet the remarkable candidates of AIPA's February–March 2026 batch.
Across February and March, our academy came alive with learners from diverse backgrounds — united by one passion: the art of therapeutic touch. Over eight weeks, our training floor became home to an extraordinary mix of candidates. This was not just another training cycle.
It's a room full of candidates choosing to start again, level up, and step into a global profession.
A Diverse Class, One Common Goal
What made this batch truly remarkable was its diversity. Students arrived from varied professional backgrounds and life experiences, each enrolling in programs tailored to their ambitions — from our foundational Swedish Massage, to the more advanced Certificate III and the Diploma in Massage Therapy.
This flexible mode of study created a dynamic learning environment, where beginners and advanced students inspired one another these days.
AIPA is among Nepal’s most practice-focused massage therapy training academy, built for those serious about international careers.
The AIPA Difference: Mentored, Not Mass-Trained.
One of the most deliberate choices we make at AIPA is keeping our batches small — it is a philosophy. In a small batch, every candidate is seen. Every technique is corrected in real time. Every question gets a real answer.
Our trainers do not deliver lectures to a room — they work side by side with candidates, session by session, table by table. Every technique is observed. Every error is caught early. Every student leaves each session with clearer hands and greater confidence.
When individuals from completely different worlds come together around one treatment table, something powerful happens — perspective shifts, confidence builds, and purpose becomes clearer.
~ Reena Shrestha, Principal | Spa Trainer
The AIPA's Learning Environment
Every candidate receives hands-on mentorship, detailed feedback (from CIDESCO certified Trainer), and the confidence that comes from practising in a structured, professional environment. The February–March batch experienced this firsthand: real clients, real sessions, and real accountability from day one.
Each story is different. Each reason for being here is valid. AIPA's focus remains the same: to build a credible training environment that is accountable, and internationally relevant.
Where This Training Can Take You
- ▸ Spa careers in Nepal & abroad
- ▸ Freelance therapist pathway
- ▸ Skill upgrade for spa owners
- ▸ Certification for international mobility
Beyond Training: Building Industry Trust
This training period also marked an important step forward for AIPA as an institution.
Our recent approval as a member of the Nepal Switzerland Chamber of Commerce and Industry reflects a growing recognition of skill-based education in the wellness and hospitality sectors.
Furthermore, AIPA holds the following recognition:
- Nepal's First CIDESCO Training School (2025)
- Member of Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC)
- Member of World Massage Federation (WMF)
Ready to Write Your Own Story?
Book a free consultation with Ms. Reena Shrestha and find out which training program is right for you.