The admissions requirements are designed to ascertain whether or not you are ready to enter the program. You must be ready academically, physically, and financially, and you must be ready to commit the time and energy necessary to successfully complete the program. It is important that you are well-informed about the profession of massage therapy. You are encouraged to attend an Information Session, read Massage Therapy Journal or Massage magazine, and visit the website of the American Massage Therapy Association. You are also encouraged to make arrangements to observe classes at the Institute.

We encourage you to experiment with giving gentle massages to family and friends, and receive massage sessions from several massage therapists who practice in a variety of settings. You are encouraged to read this catalog completely and thoroughly, and think carefully about how the Institute’s philosophy and program content compare with your needs and preferences.

The minimum requirements for admission are that the applicant must:

• be at least 18 years of age

• have a high school diploma or GED

• have received a minimum of two, full-body, one-hour professional massage therapy sessions within one year of the date of applying for admission, and prior to the admissions interview

• be physically capable of performing and receiving massage therapy/bodywork

• Inform the school Director if he/she has any communicable disease that is likely to be spread in the massage therapy school or clinic setting.

• agree to fully comply with student standards of conduct, expectations and all school policies and procedures

• agree with professional and ethical standards of practice

• not have been convicted of a sex crime and/or other violent crime

• have a clear and specific financial plan demonstrating how the applicant will meet his/her financial obligations to the school

• have a plan for managing the demands of the program along with family, work, and other obligations

• have a genuine interest in personal health and wellness

• have a sincere desire to become a massage therapist