Come to our Introduction to Massage School Workshop!

Massage Practitioner
Training Program~690 hours

General Information

Commences Tuesday September 11th 2012- Graduation, Sunday June 2nd 2013

Classes run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-4:30pm with breaks in December, February and April

Tuition: $8000

Textbooks: $450

Insurance/Assoc. fee $45

Additional expenses include a massage table and linens. Textbooks may be obtained secondhand and could significantly reduce the book expense.

There is no application or registration fee. Students are required to join ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals). The nominal fee for this membership gives students liability insurance which covers them for off-site massage and their externship as well as many other benefits of a highly respected association.

Applicants should be at least 18 years of age. If you wish to apply less than one month prior to the commencement of the session, please contact our office to ensure that space is available. Applications will be accepted until the class is filled. We recommend that you visit our facility and the surrounding area before beginning our program.

Application Procedure

Send in your completed on-line application form (you may request a hard-copy application if you prefer). Please note that before attending our program, applicants must indicate their physical ability to perform massage skills (see application form).

Once your application is received, we will contact you to set up an interview. If you live too far away to make it in person, a telephone interview can be scheduled. Acceptance will be determined only after the application and interview are completed.

Upon acceptance, a contract enrollment agreement will be sent to you which includes a $500 deposit to secure your place. This is applied to your tuition.

Payment Options

Touchstone Healing Arts accepts full payment of tuition prior to the beginning of the program. Tuition can be split into separate payments with the balance of tuition paid in full by the end of the first semester. Note, a payment plan will incur administrative fees. Check with the office for details.

Financial Aid

Vermont residents are eligible to apply for Vermont Student Assistance Corporation grants. To apply click here for information and scroll down to Non-Degree Grants or call: 1-800-642-3177 or locally at 655-9602.

Graduation requirements:

• Complete all curriculum hours.
• Receive 3 professional massage treatments during the course of the program (at an additional expense).
• Complete 2 massage tutorials with one of the instructors (this may need to take place outside of class hours).
• Give 30 documented massage sessions (one hour or longer) outside of class hours.
• Offer 10 hours of community service (in the form of 20 minute massage sessions) through an externship.
• Participate in student clinic and on-site chair massage.
• Complete all required out of class assignments.

Refund Policy/Withdrawal Procedure

I understand the following policy:

• Students who cancel their contract by notifying the school within 3 business days of the school receiving it are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid.
• Students who withdraw in writing after three business days, but before the commencement of classes, are entitled to a full refund of all tuition paid less the $500 deposit.
• Withdrawals must be in writing and either sent by certified mail or given in person to the Director.
• Once school commences there is no refund of tuition.
• Touchstone Healing Arts provides a full refund if educational service is discontinued by the school.

All missed classes will require make-up work. Missing more than 10% of course work may require paid tutorials or potential dismissal from the program.