Since 1981 the Calistoga Massage Therapy School
has offered a comprehensive course in massage therapy emphasizing
Swedish massage. Deep Tissue, Sports, Reflexology and Trigger Point
fundamentals are integrated with the teaching. Our basic program is
designed to instill the necessary skills required to seek employment
in many settings. As a chiropractor and alternative medicine
practitioner, Dr. Ticen has worked with the instructors to develop a
system of massage therapy designed to protect the physical health
and integrity of the massage therapist. This is accomplished by the
proper use of body mechanics in the application of massage
techniques. These techniques are acquired by hands-on instruction
and practice coupled with informative lectures on human anatomy and
physiology. Introductory explanations of intuitive healing and
energy transfer between practitioner and client are included.
Thorough discussions on business practices and ethics prepare
students to function professionally in all settings. The program is
designed t accommodate students with little to moderate experience.
It is also ideal for people who have been practicing for some time
and are now ready to fulfill local requirements for certification.
Instructors work with each student individually and pace each class
according to the students* prior experience and aptitude. We create
a personal, comfortable and effective learning environment that is
both fun and challenging. Though there are no written tests,
students must perform a hands-on final examination with their
instructor. Extensive feedback is exchanged throughout the course to
build the confidence and skills required to obtain employment and/or
develop a private practice upon completion. Upon completion of the Basic 100 hours course and attendance of 100 hours the student will receive a final test
in the form of giving a pass-fail satisfactory massage to the instructor. This massage final can be repeated as
necessary, with the passing of this massage test, a certificate of merit will be granted. Graduation rate is over
85%. Anatomy and Physiology, the student will need to have a passing grade of 75%. The test question will be taken from
NATIONAL BOARD QUESTIONS or study questions for the National Boards. A student may retake the final up to 4 times.
If the student has not passed the final on the 4th time the student will have to retake the entire class or show
outside formal class studies which will aid them in their preparation for passing the final. All other Advance
Courses finals are taken in the form of giving a satisfactory massage/body work to the instructor. We welcome any person
with an earnest interest in learning more about massage therapy.
Students must be at least 18 years of age, or be a high school
graduate. Younger students may be accepted with parental consent. We
offer individualized instruction and limit class size to a maximum
of 14 students per instructor. The average class size is 10. A
four-student minimum is needed to start a new class. To ensure
placement in a class, students must register with initial payment at
least 7 days prior to the class start date. Late registration will
be accepted on the first day of class. Special late enrollment may
take place after the first day depending upon the class, the class
size and the instructor. English as a second language instruction is
not provided. Holidays: Memorial Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas-New Years (707)
542-4577
www.calistogamts.com This Massage School normally does not accept credit from non state licensed schools. Provisions
for granting up to 25% credit is made provided the following criteria is met. Upon enrollment, the student will
be asked to list any previous education, training, or experience in the area of massage or body work. If it is
recent enough, sufficiently thorough and relevant, appropriate credit may be allowed at the discretion of the school
administration. The course length may be shortened and the fees proportioned. The student records will document
any such action taken. The Calistoga Massage Therapy School does not accept credit for courses of massage involving
correspondence (though-the-mail) instruction. Additionally, no more than 25% of the total hours of massage in a
course may be granted for pervious equivalent education or training. The student may receive full refund of tuition less the registration fee of $50 if he/she cancels
the, "Model Enrollment Agreement" prior to or on the first day of instruction. In addition, the student
may withdraw from a course after instruction has started and received a prorated refund for the unused portion
of the tuition and other refundable charges if the student has completed 60% or less of the instruction. Students
will receive a prorated refund within 30 days of written notification of withdrawal. At the discretion of the administration, a student may be dismissed for intoxication/use of
drugs, possession of weapons at school, behavior creating health or safety hazards, and for disobedient or disrespectful
behavior. Help in finding employment with the many local massage Spas will be given; however, no guarantee
for placement is made. This institution, the facilities it occupies and the equipment it utilized fully complies with
any and all Federal, State and Local ordinances and regulations, including those requirements as to fire safety,
building safety and health. Enrollees are advised and cautioned that State Law requires this educational institution
to maintain school and student records for no more than a five year period. Students may return and finish with any future class that is not full and the instructor feels
the class will not be disrupted. The student Tuition Recovery Fund(STRF) was established by the Legislature to protect any California
resident who attends a post secondary institution from losing money if you prepaid tuition and suffered a financial
loss as a result of the school closing; failing to live up to its enrollment agreement; or, refusing to pay a court
judgment. To be eligible, you must be a, "California resident" and reside in California at the time the
enrollment is signed or when you received lessons at a California mailing address from an approved institution
offering correspondence instruction. Students who are temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of
pursuing an education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered a "California resident."
To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the
council that the school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the bureau, you have 4 years from the date
of closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is obtained, you must file a STRF application within 2 years
of the final judgment. It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers,
receipts or any other information that documents the moneys paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may
by directed to the Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education, 1027-10th St., Fourth Floor, Sacramento,
CA 95814, (916)327-7190 The Calistoga Massage Therapy School at 2081
Yupula Ave. # B, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 was granted license to operate from the Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education pursuant to
California Education Code Section 94311. The Bureau's License to operate means that the institution and its operation
comply with the standards established under law for occupational instruction by private post secondary educational
institutions. Course complaisance must be renewed annually and is subject to continuing review.
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