Every week, I meet people who want to change their lives, but can’t afford the opportunity to do it. Some are parents trying to build something better for their families. Some are stuck in jobs that drain them mentally, physically, and emotionally. Some have a natural gift for helping others… and just need a chance to step into it. And too often, I have to look them in the eye and tell them no. Not because they lack drive. Not because they lack heart. But because they lack the financial means. That’s something I can’t ignore anymore.
Healing Arts Institute (HAI) is a massage school and clinic in Billings, Montana, dedicated to developing skilled, compassionate healers who go out into the world and genuinely change lives. But to me… this has never just been a business.
This has been something I’ve built through grit, long days, hard decisions, and a deep belief that people deserve a path to something better. I’ve fought to keep this school going, to support my students, and to create a place where people can grow into something they’re proud of. Because I know what it feels like to want more out of life… and not know how to get there. Now, I want to do even more.
There are people in our community right now who are ready. Ready to learn. Ready to grow. Ready to build a career helping others. But they never get the opportunity… simply because they can’t afford it. That’s why I’m creating a scholarship fund for Healing Arts Institute. This fund will provide partial and full scholarships to individuals who have the drive, the heart, and the potential, but need a helping hand to take that first step.
Your support will help students:
• Gain real, hands-on clinical experience
• Learn skills that create long-term stability
• Step into careers focused on healing, wellness, and purpose.
This isn’t just education. This is transformation. A portion of the funds will also go toward expanding into a larger, permanent space that we can own, so we can welcome more students, serve more people, and build something lasting here in Billings.
Additional funding will go toward improving equipment, tables, and training resources so every student who walks through our doors gets the highest quality experience possible. This isn’t about charity. This is about opportunity. It’s about taking someone who says:
“I wish I could do this…”
and helping them say:
“I actually did it.”
Every single donation, no matter the size, creates a ripple effect. It builds confidence. It creates careers. It changes lives. And those people go on to help countless others. If you believe in helping people build something better for themselves… If you believe in giving someone a real shot at a meaningful life… If you believe in community… I’m asking you to stand with us. Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for supporting these future healers. And thank you for helping us build something that truly matters.