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CMST Cortiva

Job Descriptions for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon:

Meet promptly by 9 a.m. at the Cortiva Massage Tent located in Grant Park, one block east of the Art Institute on the far east side of the block between Monroe St., Jackson St., Columbus Dr. and Lake Shore Dr. Click here for a downloadable (PDF) map of Grant Park and the Massage Tent location. All massage tables and supplies will be provided. Please wear your Cortiva polo shirt (or a professional looking polo shirt if you don’t have a Cortiva polo) and supportive footwear.

Lunch (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) will be provided. Although we are in a covered tent, it is strongly recommended that you bring your own snacks, water bottle and any other personal items you may want/need (i.e., sunscreen).

Cortiva Institute Graduates:
All graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion for 5 complimentary continuing education hours to be used toward the IL license requirement.

  • Licensed Massage Therapists: Provide post-event massage to Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants. Cramp relief, stretching, body mobilization and other techniques will be performed. Be a mentor to current students going through the professional massage therapy program. You must fax a copy of your license to the Marathon office.
  • Unlicensed Graduates: Although you will not be giving any hands-on work, you may help provide directional assistance in and outside the tent, monitor lunch area, distribute water to athletes, be runners between our massage tent and the medical tent, and other non-hands-on work as necessary. 

Current Students: Learn along side your teachers and licensed grads by applying post-event massage to Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants, meet Cortiva graduates and be a part of the annual tradition of our school.

CLICK HERE to register as a Massage Volunteer at the Chicago Marathon.

Special thank you to Susan Barney for coordinating the partnership between the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Cortiva Institute - Chicago.

CSMT group photo Photo: The 2007 Cortiva Massage Team.