The Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI) a national leader in massage therapy education, transforms the health and well-being of the Washington DC metropolitan community through professional development, outreach, local partnerships and research.

If you value... History

• PMTI is the only massage school in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that has a continuous 37-year history of providing professional training for massage therapists and serving the community.
• In addition to the laws and licensing of the District of Columbia, we hold ourselves accountable to both the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation and the AMTA Council of Schools.
• Potomac Massage Training Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
• We abide by the AMTA Code of Ethics, as well as our own internal code.
• Our teachers must hold all necessary certifications for practicing massage, and participate in regular teacher training.

During our 37 years of service in Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, and Maryland, we have developed a strong legacy of training excellent massage therapists who practice their art and skill with expertise, integrity and heart...

Directions: PMTI is located at 8380 Colesville Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Our building is just south of the corner of East-West Highway and Colesville Road in Silver Spring, one half block south of the Red Line's Silver Spring Metro Station and one block north of the D.C. Line.
Drive: From the Beltway: Take Colesville Road South past East-West Highway. Or take Georgia Avenue South and turn right on Colesville and pass East-West Highway. 8380 is on the left.
Drive: From East-West Highway (either direction): Turn South on Colesville Road, we are on the left.
Drive: From downtown DC: Take 16th Street North. At the District line (circle), exit northeast onto Colesville Road. We are on the right.
To gain access after business hours or on weekends , pick up the handset at the door, ask to be admitted to "PMTI" or "the Clinic," and you will be buzzed in.

Student Parking:
To gain access after business hours or on weekends , pick up the handset at the door, ask to be admitted to "PMTI" or "the Clinic," and you will be buzzed in.

After Hours/Weekend Parking:
These parking spaces surrounding our building are FREE on evenings (after 6 pm), weekends and holidays.

Longer Term Business Hour Parking:
Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm, you will need to park in a municipal lot nearby. Long term parking is metered in public lots at $0.65/hour. Be sure you are in a long term space - spaces marked "PCS" are reserved for monthly commuter pass holders. The public lots are open 24 hours a day and payment is required between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also private lots scattered nearby that are much more expensive. The nearest lots are:
NOAA Building Garage: (Garage 58) with 788 long term meters -- This lot is at 1315 East-West Highway, directly across the street from GIANT (½ block away from our door).

Bonifant-Dixon garage: (Garage 5) with 788 long term meters -- This lot is at 1101 Bonifant Drive (Bonifant and Dixon - about 2 ½ blocks away).

CAUTION: TWO (2) hour visitor parking is free at our front entrance (Colesville Road) and behind the building (interior lot - access from Colesville and East-West Highway). The spots are perfect for Clinic Clients and short visits. These lots are patrolled and they will ticket/tow as Metro is so close.

Hotel Accommodations List Silver Spring, MD
PMTI 8380 Colesville Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910 202-686-7046
Take DC Metro Red Line toward Glenmont Exit at Silver Spring station. Walk 1/2 block west across East West Highway to our building 6th floor.

These listings are provided to you as a courtesy - we do not provide endorsements or recommendations. We encourage
you to do your own research. All hotels listed are within 5 blocks. Make reservations early, well before class.
1. Homewood Suites
8728 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910,
Telephone 301-565-0005 FAX: FAX301-588-5889 FAX
http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/index.html
2. Sheraton Silver Spring Hotel
8777 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 589-0800 www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
3. Travelodge
8040 13th St. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 495-0808 www.travelodge.com
4. Comfort Inn
7990 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 505-3444 www.comfortinn.com
5. Hampton Inn
8728 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 588-5887 hamptoninn3.hilton.com
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hampton-inn-silver-spri...
6. Days Inn Silver Spring
8040 13th St Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 1-800-588-4400 www.daysinnsilverspring.com
7. Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 589-5200 www.doubletree3.hilton.com
8. Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring
8506 Fenton St Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (301) 589-4899 www.marriott.com

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