Application Deadline

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are strongly advised to submit a completed application three months prior to their intended start date. The enrollment deadline is 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

Enrollment Requirements

1. Be at least eighteen years of age by the date of enrollment.
2. Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development Certificate (GED).
3. Have received at least one professional service in your area of study (massage or shiatsu).
4. Be physically capable of performing the massage or bodywork techniques in this program.

Application Procedure

Complete and submit the application for admission, including:

• Typewritten statement of goals in letter form (include description of the treatment you received)
• Two letters of character reference: one professional, one personal(not spouse or immediate family).
• Provide physician's statement of health (included in package).
• Application Fee of $75 (check, money order, or credit cards are accepted)The application fee will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted into the program or if the applicant withdraws prior to enrollment.

Students should first complete and mail the application, application fee, letters of reference and statement of goals. Incomplete application forms and applications sent without fees will be returned. Accepted applications will be confirmed and will hold your space. It is not necessary to submit the entire package at one time; turn in the application to hold your space for one month while the balance of the requirements is being met.

Interview & Acceptance Policy
Once the application has been processed, a representative of the Admissions Department will contact you to schedule an interview with the Assistant Director. Interviews are normally conducted in person. A telephone interview will be conducted for an out-of -state applicant. The applicant will normally be notified in writing or by telephone of his/her acceptance status within three weeks of the interview.

Upon notification of acceptance, the applicant will need to follow up with submitting all required documents to the Admissions Department. Once complete, the applicant will receive an enrollment agreement to sign and return along with down payment.

The Center will determine final acceptance or rejection. Students will then have five business days from the date of the Enrollment Agreement to cancel the Agreement and receive a full refund of all tuition paid, even if classes have begun.

Tuition and Expenses

Massage Therapy
Tuition for the current 702-Hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program is $8,000.00.

Application Fee	$75.00
Tuition	$8,000.00
Student Kit	$600.00
Total	$8675

Shiatsu
Tuition for the current 600-Hour Whole Health Shiatsu Program is $6,000.00.($6500 in 2008)

Application Fee	$75.00
Tuition	$6,500
Student Kit	$600
Total	$7175.00

Financial Assistance

Flexible Payment Plans
Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Flexible payment options include full, half, monthly, weekly payments. This plan is interest free! Pay as you go!

Application and Health Certificate:

You may download the required application and health certificate below. Viewing and printing them requires Adobe Acrobat Reader®

• Application
• Health Certificate

Required Level of Performance for Graduation

Students are awarded a diploma upon fulfillment of the following:

• A passing grade in all required courses.
• Compliance with policies and procedures during enrollment.
• Completion of all required course work with minimun Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
• Completion of all required clinic hours.
• Valid Adult CPR and Basic First Aid certification. (702 Hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program Requiremant).
• Payment in full of all tuition and fees.

Type of Document Awarded Upon Graduation
Each student receives a diploma upon successful completion of their contracted program, detailed in the enrollment agreement.

Standards of Conduct & Professional Ethics
Standards of conduct policies include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• No destroying or damaging school property
• No smoking in the school building
• No use of any illegal drugs or alcohol while on school property or attending school while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Falsification of information required by the admissions process
• Violations of ethical conduct
• violations of standard hygiene
• Violations of any terms and conditions of the enrollment agreement
• Violations of any school policies or procedures

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
In order to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, students are required to:

• Receive no more than one failing grade in a semester, and no more than two failing grades throughout the program.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0
• Complete the entire program within the designated period of time.
  Weekday Program: One year and one-half from enrollment date.