Kelly McCardle

Kelly McCardle returned to school to further her education and help others achieve complete restoration—relaxing the mind, renewing the body, and reviving the soul. Before enrolling at Milan Institute, she worked as a preschool teacher and caterer, but knew she wanted to make a deeper impact through hands-on healing.

Kelly describes her experience at Milan as absolutely amazing. She especially enjoyed clinic days, hands-on massage techniques, sequencing, and chair events, which helped her build confidence and real-world skills. Although she faced financial challenges during the program, she remained determined and pushed through to complete her training.

Today, Kelly operates her own mobile massage business, A Touch of Kelly. Kelly says she absolutely loves what she does. She takes pride in serving her clients and growing as a professional massage therapist.

Looking ahead, Kelly’s goals are ambitious—she hopes to become one of the best massage therapists in California, open resorts or businesses, and continue building her entrepreneurial path.

Her advice to students and alumni is passionate and inspiring: “Be all you can be. Serve with every fiber of your being, be confident, and be the best.”