Details

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Massage Therapy Program is limited in order to ensure the quality of training. Admission is at the discretion of the administrator, which considers accepting those applicants who are the most qualified, taking into account the medical professionalism of the field of massage therapy.  Human Anatomy Academy Massage Therapy Program does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national, or ethnic origin.

Age/Education

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma.

Health

Applicants are required to be in good health, free of communicable disease and able to give and receive massage techniques as taught in the Massage Therapy Program without risking injury to themselves or others.

Interview

All prospective students must complete an interview with the school director.

Registration

The Enrollment Form must be completed, signed, and returned with a $100 application fee. A meeting with the school director is required to complete the enrollment process. If the applicant is accepted into the school a $400 Registration fee is required to reserve a place in the desired class.

Tuition

Tuition Total $9,500

Payment Options

• A $100 application fee is due at interview.

• If accepted, a registration fee of $400 is due to reserve a place in class.

• A minimum of half of tuition $4500 is due April 1st. 

• Monthly payment plans are available, after first half of tuition is paid.

Cancellation and Refund Policies

The tuition paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant drops the class before orientation. The application and registration fees of $500 will be retained by the school for the application process. All tuition paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days of orientation. All refunds shall be returned within 30 days. Once orientation occurs no refunds will be given.

Rules of Conduct

1. Students must wear appropriate attire.

Only loose, comfortable clothing acceptable (e.g., sweats, T-shirts, tennis shoes)

2. All students must follow these rules of hygiene.

Clean and short fingernails with no colored nail polish.

Students must be clean and scent free.

3. Students must be on time for classes. 

The student must notify the school if they realize they will be late.

4. All students must display high moral conduct and respect the privacy of others.

Any improper behavior will be grounds for immediate dismissal with no refund in any tuition monies.

5. Students will be held responsible for their own work. 

6. Students must bring all supplies to every class.

7. If the student is dismissed by the school for improper conduct or frequent absences, all monies will be forfeited.

Supplies

The student will supply:

Textbook

Massage Therapy, Principles and Practice 7th Edition

Susan Salvo, author

ISBN -978-0-323-87815-9 

ABMP Insurance

Student membership will be set up as a class

Supplies:

1. At least Three sets of cotton blend sheets for massage table or twin size.

2. One towel set

3. Massage Grade Oil and/or Creme, scent-free. (Can be purchased at the school)

4. Massage table for outside of class work. (Can also be purchased through school)

5. Laptop, or Tablet Wi-Fi capable.

Grading Criteria

Written and practical grades: 

100% - 90% A

90% - 80% B

80% - 70% C

70% and below is failing

Requirements For Completion of Massage Therapy Program

1. Student must have satisfactory attendance.

2. Student must pass all written and practical examinations.

3. Student must provide practical and clinical massages.

Placement Assistance

Although employment is not guaranteed, graduates of may receive assistance with both the place in which they choose to work, as well as the type of work they may choose to apply for. During the program we help you with placement through referrals as well as the development and maintenance of independent practices.

Opportunities In Massage Therapy

Successful completion of our program meets the 625-hour requirement needed for licensing in the state of Michigan. You can expect employment opportunities to be available in Chiropractic offices, Veteran's medical offices, athletic clubs, hospitals, medical clinics, orthopedic clinics, physical therapy clinics, physician’s offices, spas, and sports medicine clinics. Also, many of our graduates become entrepreneurs. Our program provides training that can help you confidently build a private practice if you should elect to do so.

Educational Focus Areas

Basic Strokes & Body Mechanics - Learn the history of massage and a general introduction to the various modalities used. An overview of the massage program will be presented. Table set up and draping will be taught. First level body mechanics, for effectiveness and protection of the therapist will be developed.

Swedish Massage & Introduction to Professional Ethics - The principles of relaxation on a physical and emotional level are introduced. You will learn to create a custom session to meet your clients’ need for relaxation. We will introduce you to a general Swedish style massage session. You will learn time management and how to adjust the session to meet expectations of your client. Introduction to ethics.

Bones & Muscles - You will learn the importance of knowing the bones, landmarks and muscles. The information that will be needed will be introduced in this class, as well as methods of learning the material. This subject will continue to be taught throughout the course as part of other classes.

Positional Release, Muscle Energy & Trigger Point - An introduction to the topic of energetic involvement in massage therapy; including positional release of tension on muscle and trigger point work. You will learn and experience basic energetic techniques while exploring the potential benefits for and impacts on your clients and yourself.

Deep Tissue - You will learn Deep Tissue massage (not to be confused with deep pressure) techniques designed to target specific areas of chronic pain, muscle tension, and/or soft tissue injury. These deeper techniques focus on lengthening and spreading muscle fibers to loosen muscle and connective tissue. There will be an increased emphasis on body mechanics.

Stretching & Muscle Lengthening - The differences between stretching and lengthening are discussed and when each is appropriate. You will learn various modalities to accomplish both and how to combine their uses. Assessment of muscle length and mobility will also be introduced.

Body Systems Integration - You will learn to integrate the knowledge and skills learned thus far; and how to accurately define and describe the sequence for Anatomy and Physiology focuses on the lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary, respiratory, integumentary and reproductive systems and then integrates all systems.

Anatomy & Physiology - Introduces you to the organization of the body on a chemical, cellular, tissue and system level. Integrating structures anatomy and their function physiology is a focus of each course in this sequence examining the skeletal/articular and muscular systems.

Functional Normalization - You will learn about cranial sacral philosophy and its role in health. You will learn a safe basic protocol to release and balance the cranial sacral system and relax your clients.

General Pathology and medications - Information on the functions of the human body. Major systems and their components are presented, including the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, lymphatic, integumentary and reproductive systems. 

Sports Massage - Learn techniques for pre-event, during event and post-event massage therapy for competitive athletes and maintenance massage for active clients; to maximize their fitness activities by avoiding injuries. You will also learn treatments for soreness, fatigue, and injury of muscle tissue. Techniques presented in this class are applicable to a wide variety of client needs.

General Pathology & Musculoskeletal Dysfunction - Emphasis is on conditions that massage therapists need to recognize as contraindications to massage therapy and/or conditions that should be referred to another practitioner for diagnosis or treatment. The conditions presented are ones that massage therapists are most likely to encounter in their practices.

Bio-mechanical Activation and Mobilization & Myofascial - Learn about the fascia system and gain an understanding of the impact of fascia strain on the body. In addition to using postural analysis, this class focuses on the application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascia system in order to reduce fascia restrictions.

Kinesiology & Movement Assessment - The intention is to assist you in combining the knowledge and skills you have gained thus far; emphasizing critical thinking skills necessary to assess each client, understanding the probable condition of specific soft tissues, selecting and skillfully applying the techniques that are likely to be most effective for the particular client.

General Business - Learn common business practices in planning your opening, office organization, record keeping, income and expense basics, state and local regulations, associations, general business policies, and policies specific to massage.

Spa Massage/Business/Marketing/ Professional Ethics - Advances your business knowledge and introduces the differences in a variety of business settings (medical, resort spa, your own private business, etc.). Marketing techniques and strategies with a focus on low or no cost advertising will be discussed. This course will also address personal and business ethics.

Infant, Pregnancy & Special Needs Massage - You will learn and discuss the unique considerations for treating special populations, including older adults, persons with disabilities, persons with terminal illnesses, infants, and women in pregnancy. You will also learn how to design an individualized treatment plan.

Chair, Onsite & Event Massage & Marketing - Presents safety precautions, and hands-on techniques for performing chair massage, either on a common chair, or on a portable massage chair. Chair massage can be effectively used to educate the general public about massage therapy. It can be performed almost anywhere (business offices, community festivals, etc.). Included in the course are ideas for using chair massage as a tool to build your practice.

Reflexology, Hand & Foot Treatments - Learn this natural healing art based on the principle of reflexes in the feet, and hands. You’ll learn the referral areas which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. We will teach you a relaxing reflexology protocol which is effective for stress relief throughout the body. 

• 130-hours of body’s systems, anatomy, physiology, & kinesiology 

• 200-hours of assessment, theory, & applications

• 75-hours performing massage in supervised student clinic 

• 40-hours of pathology 

• 25-hours of business 

• 10-hours in ethics 

• 170-hours of related theoretical massage modalities, & methods

Standards For Operations

(1) Data relative to the education, training, and experience of the administrative, supervisory, and instructional staff shall be submitted, on forms provided by the department, for evaluation as to the competency to instruct or supervise instruction in the subjects assigned. Instructional personnel shall have backgrounds of appropriate education or appropriate experience in the substantive field which they are assigned to teach. Instructional personnel who teach in a field requiring a certificate or license shall possess such a certificate or license.

(2) The student's application form and contract shall correspond with the catalog furnished to the student. Any modification of the student's application and contract, as contained in the catalog, shall be agreed to, in writing, by all parties. The refund policy shall be stated in the contract.

(3) Student records, except records of grades, including enrollment data, payment of fees, attendance, progress, awards, interviews, and placement, shall be maintained for not less than 3 years following graduation. A student's grade records and transcripts shall be retained in perpetuity by the school and shall be available upon his or her request.  A school that is no longer operating shall turn over its student records to the board.

(4) The class load for instruction shall be consistent with approved educational practices. A program shall not be offered unless approved by the department.

(5) Courses of instruction shall extend over a sufficient period to meet standards of trade and business practices. Outlines of lessons, units, or projects shall be available to the department.

(6) Equipment and materials shall meet local and state fire, health, safety, and sanitation requirements.