Program Details
Updated 10.3.10
- This Program is offered Once Per Year. Next session starts Sept 2011
- Age Requirement - Must be 18 years old to enroll
- Class Descriptions - Please see our list of class descriptions.
- Cost
Program Tuition Required Books NM Taxes Total $5550 $350 $398.77 $6298.77 - Payment plan -
Day Program - Deposit due at enrollment or by August 13th of $600. Deposit is refundable until September 1st, 2011. First payment due September 13th of $1000. Monthly payments for 6 months $883.13. Total paid with payment program $6898.77.
Alternate payment program - To extend payments over a longer period of time and thus have lower monthly payments, you have the option of starting payments when you register. - Credit Card - Accepting Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Certificate is not issued until tuition has been paid in full.
- Begins Sept. 2011
- Sept-Dec M,T,W 9am-5pm / Jan-Apr. M,T,W,Th 9am-5pm
- 7 months long
- Pricing as above
- Location will be 2810 Sudderth Drive, Suite 207, Ruidoso, NM 88345
- Strict deadline for application August 13th, 2011.
- Discount for early payment: Tuition fee = $5000 if paid in full with cash or check by August 13, 2011. Books and taxes are additional, your total being $5709.25.
- Eligibility - Completion of this program makes you eligible for licensure in New Mexico, Texas, and many other states. You will also be eligible to take the National Exam (NCBTMB or MBLEx)
- Class Size Maximum of 20. Minimum of 8.
- Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis, as long as the application process is complete, financial requirements are met, and space is available in the program.
- Additional Expenses -
- Massage table (massages outside of class are assigned by the 2nd week of class) $200-$600. Discounted Earthlite tables available for purchase at MMMS.
- Other supplies: One set of sheets for in class ($10-$20), Pillows for sidelying massage ($5-$10), Oils/Creams for massages performed outside clinic ($2-$50) (Massage Lubricants will be provided inside the classroom and clinic), optional Spa Treatment supplies ($40-$200) (Spa supplies used in the classroom will be provided)
- Temporary New Mexico License $100
- Professional Membership/Insurance $199
- National Exam $225
- Permanent New Mexico License $125
- Homework - Expect approximately 10 hours (+/-) of self study and homework outside of class per week. This number may vary depending on your prior knowledge and study habits. Expect to be doing 1-2 hours of massage on your own time at home per week in order to fully absorb and integrate the techniques you learn in class. If you plan on working while going to school, be sure to budget your time to allow for this home study. This program is rich with information and experience and requires dedication. Do not expect to "breeze through it" just because it is a hands-on modality. Academic rigor is maintained.
- Attendance - Attendance is a major part of this program. Only 6 days total (48 hours, and lateness will be counted towards this as well) may be missed, and those hours must be made up through private tutoring. Missing more than 6 days, or 48 hours, total puts you at risk for dismissal. Massage therapy is a hands-on skill that needs supervised practice and must be learned in person. Examine your life carefully to be sure you can make this commitment. While we understand that things come up in life (illness, family issues, car trouble, snow, etc.) none of those are excused absences. There are no excused absences. All students must be physically present in order to receive credit for hours that will be listed on their transcript. Additionally, this is a mountain ski town. Please be sure your car is equipped to travel in snowy conditions. Snow days are called at the director's discretion.
Day Program Details
