HEALING ARTS INSTITUTE

About

Founded in 2019, Healing Arts Institute brings together an active massage clinic and a focused educational program under one roof. We are committed to delivering professional, client-centered care while preparing students for confident, real-world practice.

Rooted in mentorship, hands-on training, and community connection, HAI is a place where education and healing move forward together. 

Chas Buchanan

LMT, Instructor, and Owner of Healing Arts Institute

Chas Buchanan graduated from the Healing Arts Institute and is a licensed massage therapist. He is passionate and skilled in breathwork and reiki. With over five years of experience in energy work and breathwork, he has cultivated a deep understanding of the profound impact that conscious breathing and energy alignment can have on one's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. His compassionate and intuitive approach creates a safe space for individuals to explore their inner selves, facilitating personal growth and empowerment. Chas is dedicated to continued learning and committed to the healing arts, he aims to inspire and support others in achieving optimal health, well-being and knowledge. Whether through guided breathwork sessions, reiki treatments, therapeutic massage or in the classroom, Chas is devoted to helping others connect with their innate healing abilities to help them embrace a more vibrant, fulfilled life.

Stacey Schumer

Co-Owner of Healing Arts Institute and Psychic Medium

Stacey Schumer, the Montana Medium is a psychic medium and gifted intuitive. She communicates fluently with spirit guides, angels and loved ones that have passed, even animals! She has had this gift her whole life and done readings professionally for the past 15 years for people not just in Montana, but all over the world. Whether it’s connecting to a loved one, finding the current path you are supposed to be on or receiving validation and the answers for what you need to do to heal, she’s your gal. Stacey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the wellness and holistic world.  

Bralter Stewart

LMT, NASM-CPT, CES, SFC

Bralter Stewart is a Performance Recovery Specialist and a Licensed Massage Therapist in Montana. He has been practicing bodywork for over half a decade and has spent his entire adult life teaching, from church callings to formal instruction in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and myofascial release. Bralter specializes in myofascial release for pain relief and emotional tension, and he brings a calm and compassionate presence to the classroom.

As the owner of Bralter Stewart's Massage Rehab, he is dedicated to helping clients move with greater freedom, strength, and confidence. His background as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Stretch and Flexibility Coach allows him to blend movement science with therapeutic touch in a way that supports the whole person.

Bralter teaches with patience, clarity, and a genuine desire to help every student grow into their highest potential. He believes in excellence, accountability, and the steady discipline that creates true mastery in the healing arts.

Our Values

We believe healing begins with integrity. At HAI, we foster a professional, inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. 

Our Program

Our program develops skilled, confident massage therapists through foundational theory, hands-on training, and real clinical experience. Students graduate as certified massage therapists while also being prepared to meet state licensure requirements. Graduates leave with the skills and professionalism needed to begin practice.

Mission

To educate, inspire, and support the next generation of healers in a learning environment where skill, integrity, and belonging go hand in hand. 

Philosophy

The human body is amazing.  Given the right nutrition, movement, and self-care, it can do amazing things.  We look at each client and student as a remarkable individual with unlimited potential and do our best to help them tap into that potential.