Concentrated Massage Program Overview

 

 

Course Content:			Class Hours:
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Includes: Tour of the Body, Chemistry, Cells, Tissues & Membranes, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiration, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, and Immune Systems, Metabolism, Nutrition, and Cadaver Studies; Includes: Study of Disease in relation to bodywork, Indications and Contraindications for Bodywork, Appropriateness of Massage for specific medical conditions.			95
Kinesiology Includes: Muscle Testing, Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments, Joints, Postural Assessment, Body Mechanics, Biomechanics and Motion.			85.5
Massage Theory & Practice History Equipment Self-Care Techniques Postural Assessment Alternative Modalities Beginning and Intermediate Bodywork Techniques Basic Massage Swedish Massage On-site/Seated Massage Advanced Massage Specialty Bodywork Therapies Integrated Bodywork Therapies	Deep Tissue Techniques Clinical Massage Medical Massage Bodymechanics Myotherapy TM, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Bodywork Cross-Fiber Friction Myofascial Release Neuromuscular Reeducation Pregnancy/Prenatal Massage Neuromuscular Therapy	Palpation Skills & Muscle Testing Cancer Massage Infant Massage, Elderly Massage Trigger Point Therapy Swedish / Remedial Gymnastics Soft Tissue Release Working with Special Needs Patients Assisted Stretching Sports Massage Outside Athletic Events (Lakefair Run, Black Hills Triathlon, and Capital City Marathon)	211.5
Clinical & Business Concepts & Practices Includes: Communication, Boundaries, Office Skills, Professional Ethics, Marketing, Billing, Terminology, Law, and Financial			113.5
Student Clinic			85.5
AIDS Training, First Aid & CPR Certification.			9
Total Hours:			600
* Program includes (55) hours of distance learning projects. These hours are above the state educational requirement for massage training, but pertinent to successful massage training. Projects include personalized business planning, marketing plan design and implementation, professional ethics module and a chart-noting project.

 

Program Costs and Expenses:

Please note: If you research other schools in the Northwest, you will notice that they seem a bit nervous in telling you their costs up front, hoping to get you in the door and giving you a high-pressure sales pitch. We at Bodymechanics feel that this is a deceptive practice and therefore are offering all of our costs up front. Please note that we would love to meet with you in person to discuss your financing options, so do not hesitate to give us a call at 800-615-5594, or 360-786-8582 in Olympia.

Application fee:	$100.00	to	$100.00
Tuition costs	$9,371.00	to	$9,371.00
Books	$50.00	to	$299.00
Massage Table (new or used)	$200.00	to	$800.00
Supplies (approximate)	$75.00	to	$150.00
Linen Fee	$200.00	to	$200.00
Total Cost:	$9,996.00	to	$10,920.00

Payment for linen fee is due in full on the first day of class. A massage table needs to be purchased within the first two weeks of class. *Upon acceptance into the program, students receive the school's required booklist and will need to purhcase books from their book source of choice. Please note that book prices are approximate.

 

Tuition Payment Options:

Payment plans pertain to tuition only. Other costs and fees are due on the first day of class.

The Bodymechanics School offers several options for tuition payment:

Pay As You Go Plans
(Note: Pay As You Go Plans pertain to tuition only. Other costs and fees are due on the first day of class. Note, default interest rate of 12% applies to any unpaid balance)

Plan One:
0% Interest. $1,000 down payment due one month before class starts with remainder due on the first day of class.

Plan Two:
3% Interest. $1,000 down payment due one month before class starts.
All Classes: Remainder to be paid in (3) equal installments of $2,814.80 spaced two months apart, with the first payment due on the first day of class.

Plan Three:
9% Interest. $1,000 down payment due one month before class starts.

Weekday Class: Remainder to be paid in (6) equal monthly installments of $1,432.02, with the first payment due on the first day of class.

Finance Options

With the current national loan crisis, funds for non-secured loans are scarce. It is our recommendation that prospective students look to their own savings or help from family and friends to fund their educational expenses.

VA (Veterans) Funding: The Bodymechanics School is approved as an institution that veterans can attend and receive tuition assistance from VA funds. Call the school for details.