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Application Fox Valley School of Massage offers the massage therapy training program three times each year. September Classes A part-time evening program on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings 5:30 – 9:55 p.m. and approximately 12 weekends with graduation at the end of June. ** A part-time day program offered on Mondays from 12:00 p.m.– 8:55 p.m. and 12 weekends with graduation at the end of June. ** February Class A part-time day program is offered on Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 14 weekends with graduation at the end of January. Class will not be in session from the end of June until the beginning of September. ** **The Student Clinic Each student is also required to participate in the Student Clinic. These hours are in addition to the above scheduled times. The student clinic is usually open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Course of Study and Hours of Instruction The school provides training in massage therapy and related modalities, which include, but is not limited to, the following courses: Anatomy & Physiology 65 hours Kinesiology 60 hours Pathology 44 hours Business, Marketing & Wisconsin State Laws 42 hours Ethics 8 hours Theory and Practice of Massage 300 hours Additional Courses / Modalities Related to Massage & Health 105 hours CPR / First Aid 8 hours Student Internship / Student Clinic 20 hours Total 652 hours Any person may attend Fox Valley School of Massage who meets the following requirements:
Equal Opportunity Policy Fox Valley School of Massage admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, creed or age to all privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students of post-secondary institutions. Application Policy Applications are accepted up to 2 weeks prior to the start of a term. Terms are filled as applications are received. Terms may be filled before application deadlines. Applications are reviewed and applicants are notified by phone for an interview appointment. Applications will remain on file for a period of one school term. The admissions interview fee must accompany the application and is non-refundable. Admissions Interview Upon receiving your application, essay, and your two letters of recommendation, you will be interviewed by a member of the school’s staff. At this time, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program and the school. The interviewer will discuss your interest in massage training and your future goals. Term schedule, rules and regulations will also be discussed. The purpose of the interview is to get to know the applicant and determine if he/she has the personality, commitment and capabilities to become a massage therapist. Notification of Application Status Accepted applicants will receive, by mail, an acceptance letter within two weeks following the interview. Prospective students must then indicate which term they wish to participate in and send either a tuition deposit or full payment. Students are added to the class roster as their tuition deposits are received on a first come, first serve basis. If the said term has been filled when the tuition deposit is received, the deposit will be returned in full. Attendance Policy and Conduct Excused Absences: Students are allowed 3 excused absences. Students must notify the instructor prior to missing class. In cases of illness, students must notify the school prior to the start of class. In cases of inclement weather, class will be canceled and rescheduled for a later date. Student records include the actual number of attended class hours. Unexcused Absences: Students are required to attend all scheduled classes. Any student arriving a half-hour after the start of a class is considered absent. All unexcused absences must be made up. Any student missing more than 4 classes will be put on probation. He/she will remain on probation until the time is made up. A student who continues to accrue absences while on probation may be dismissed from the program. Conditions which may result in dismissal include:
Tardiness: Tardiness is inexcusable. Five tardies will count as an unexcused absence. A student 15 minutes late will be considered tardy. If tardiness becomes a routine, the student will be spoken to and it will be noted in the student’s file. Further tardiness will result in student dismissal. Leave of Absences: The school does grant leave of absences due to family illness or financial disability. In the event of a leave of absence, the student will have to reapply within one calendar year and pay the difference, if any, of any remaining tuition. Fox Valley School of Massage is a professional school and all students are expected to act in a professional manner. The school reserves the right to suspend or dismiss a student who engages in unsatisfactory conduct including:
**Fox Valley School of Massage encourages students to voice their concerns with staff and other students. For a specific concern with an instructor, the matter is to be taken directly to the instructor. If a resolution is not reached, the matter is then taken to administration. If the matter remains unresolved, the student(s) may request a meeting with the board of directors. If the matter concerns another student or if the situation concerns a student’s discipline, the matter should be taken to administration. If the matter is still not resolved, the student(s) may request a meeting with the board of directors. Make-up Hour Policy Any student missing a class will be required to meet with the appropriate staff member to determine what was missed. It will be up to that instructor what charges, if any, for make-up time will be. There will be no charge for hours to be made up due to inclement weather or when the school cancels class. Tests and lectures must be made up within 3 days of absence; bodywork must be made up within 3 days. Non-compliance with this policy will result in disciplinary action. Grades are based on the following:
Below 70% is unsatisfactory and is considered a failing grade. If a student is showing signs of difficulty the instructor will counsel the student to determine what needs to be done to rectify the situation, and may arrange a test retake. Academic probation occurs when a student scores below 70% on two tests. A student on academic probation is required to arrange tutoring. The administration will assist finding appropriate tutoring. The costs of tutoring and test re-takes will be the responsibility of the student. The student may be required to re-take the failed exam within one week and will remain on probation until a passing grade is maintained consistently. Dismissal: If the student fails a total of 4 tests, original or re-take, the student is dismissed from the program. The student may re-enter the program during the next term. Incomplete: Any student given an "incomplete" will be required to hand in any missing work. No final exam will be given to a student with incomplete work. All "incompletes" must be completed in full within three (3) months of the classes’ final meeting or the entire class must be repeated at full cost to the student. All re-takes of exams and quizzes must be taken on student’s own time and arranged with a staff member. There is no transfer credit from other institutions. Fox Valley School of Massage does not grant advanced standing for previous training or course work. All students will be given a final comprehensive exam as determined by the instructors. The school maintains files of the student’s tests and papers for a period of five years. Progress Reports Students will receive progress reports throughout the term. Reports will include results of exams, assignments, and attendance. If the student wishes a review at other times, he/she may make an appointment during school office hours with the administrator. Students will receive a progress report one week prior to the final exam. Students will be informed of their average scores, attendance and given feedback on clinical performance. A final progress report and transcript will be mailed to the student after graduation. Graduation / Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of the graduation requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Exam and to become Certified with the state of Wisconsin. Student Files/Records It is the policy of the school to keep student records for a period of 5 years. After the 5-year period, only transcripts are kept. Social security numbers will be used solely for student identification. Students have access to their files by submitting a request in writing to the school administration. Copies of student transcripts are available to students for a $15.00 fee. Copies of student certificates from the school are available to students for a $30.00 fee. Access to student records is limited to instructors, administrators, and, as required, by regulating and accrediting bodies. Tuition: Fox Valley School of Massage Offers Several Payment Options Including Interest Free Payment Plans. Our Goal: Students graduate Debt Free. Excellent Education / Affordable Tuition. We do not charge extra for using a payment plan or for using a credit card to make payments. Tuition $6700.00. Deposit Required to hold a spot in class: $500.00. Students need to purchase their own sheets, towels, and pillows. Twin size sheet sets work best. Sheets can also be sewn using 45 to 52 inch wide fabric and 2 ½ yards for each sheet. **Students are required to have 4 sets of solid colored sheets for school. Tuition Deposit An $500.00 deposit is required after receiving your acceptance letter. Students have until two weeks before the start of class to submit the deposit. Your tuition deposit will reserve a space in the class you have applied for providing all admission requirements have been full-filled. Registration is a first come first serve basis. Every student is required to pay the initial tuition deposit in advance. The remaining balance is due the first day of class, or according to the following payment plans. All payments should be made payable to: Fox Valley School of Massage. Students have the option to pick one of the installment plans outlined below or talk to us in person to set up a customized plan. These plans allow each student to pay their tuition in installments, after paying the initial deposit. Each class will have a different installment plan due to the length of the program. All payment plans are interest free. The following are examples of what your payment plan will look like: Option A
Total $6,700 Note: Complete payment is required on or before the first day of class. Option B
Total Fees $6,700 Note: Your 1st payment of $750.00 will be due on the first day of class and the remaining balance due will be broken down into 3 additional payments due every other month on the 1st day of the month. Option C
Total Fees $6,700 Note: Your 1st installment payment will be $750.00 due on the first day of class and the remaining balance due will be broken down into 4 payments due on the 1st of each month starting with the month following the start of class. All payments must be paid on or before the scheduled due dates. A $25 fee is charged for each late payment and/or returned checks. Students cannot take the final exam or graduate if the tuition is not paid. Outside Financial Assistance: Sallie Mae
We are to help - if you have questions call Fox Valley School of Massage and talk to Ann. 920-993-8660. Interest Free Payment Plans offered at Fox Valley School of Massage Students arrange their own tuition funding and with our payment plans students pay no extra finance charges. The school offers payment plans with no interest to each student. Payment plans are individualized on a student-by-student basis as needed. Employment Assistance Fox Valley School of Massage receives calls for jobs in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. These jobs are posted, dated, and are available to all students and alumni. Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the body, its components and how they function. It is the study of how each of the systems work together to function as a whole. Students will study each of the body systems beginning with the integumentary system. Next they will learn the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Additionally, the skeletal and muscular systems will be taught as a hands-on experience through a wide variety of teaching methods. Massage Theory & Application This course will cover the history and theory of massage therapy. The five strokes will be closely studied as well as the effects they produce. The theory of how massage causes these effects will also be studied. This course will then cover proper draping techniques, both through verbal instruction and hands on participation. After completion of draping techniques, the endangerment sites will be covered along with variations of each of the five strokes of massage. As students learn the routine, they will also be taught how to take a verbal intake as well as proper communication skills with clients. This course will have both lecture material and interactive, hands on learning time. Students will have ample time to practice the massage skills on each other during class allowing them to feel confident in their skills. Anatomy & Kinesiology Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body while Kinesiology is the study of the movement of the human body. This course will involve an in depth study of the human musculoskeletal system as it pertains to the movement of the body and its parts. This class is taught as a lecture course as well as a hands-on course involving the students by tracing muscles as well as sculpting the muscles. Medical Terminology Medical Terminology is the language of science and medicine. Professionals who use anatomy and physiology need to have a standard terminology in order to communicate clearly and effectively. Medical Terminology is also the understanding of how words are formed in order to understand the definitions associated with each word. Pathology Students will study how disease affects the human body and what impacts can be made with massage. Students will learn how to discern whether a massage is indicated or contraindicated. If the pathological disorder is contraindicated, the students will learn how to determine what other health care professionals should be consulted to help the client. Health History Forms Health History Forms and SOAP Charting skills are imperative to Massage Therapists. Health History forms help massage therapists gain an understanding of the client’s health and needs. They provide the necessary information to aid the therapist in determining whether the massage is indicated or contraindicated as well the main problem / concern of the client for that appointment. SOAP Charting SOAP charting enables the massage therapist to keep an accurate record of the client’s response to massage by utilizing a universal system that incorporates both what the client tells the therapist and what the therapist may notice / palpate while working with the client. SOAP charting allows therapists to keep important information organized and clearly documented for each client and it is the tool we use to communicate with other health care practitioners. Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy is an introduction to utilizing water as a source for increasing the body’s natural ability to recover from overuse or injury. This course teaches the students when it is appropriate to use ice, heat, sauna, steam, hot / cold showers and paraffin treatments. Ethics & Communicable Diseases This course will assist students in understanding the laws, rules, regulations, limitations and obligations concerning massage therapy. It will provide an opportunity and guidance in establishing a code of ethics as a massage professional. It will outline the acceptable behaviors and practices. This course will define professional hygiene and health habits for massage therapists. In addition students will explore and define the personal and professional definitions for Ethical Practices, Confidentiality and Integrity.Nutrition This course emphasizes not only the importance of good nutrition for the massage therapist, but also the importance of healthy food sources and food purity. Reflexology Students will be introduced to the basic technique of Reflexology and understand its theory that direct pressure applied to specific areas on the feet stimulates corresponding areas in other parts of the body. Students will also learn by hands on the techniques used to apply pressure to the feet such as thumb walking, finger walking, and hook and backup. Aromatherapy In this course students will learn how to use essential oils and carrier oils. They will learn how the oils can affect the mind and the body. They will learn the difference between natural and synthetic oils, the benefits of aromatherapy and how to use it in a massage practice. Polarity Therapy Students will be introduced to a systematic routine, involving touching rather than stroking. Using polarity, the therapist would either rest both hands in specific places, rock the body, or rhythmically press at various depths. CPR / First-Aide Each student needs to complete training in Adult CPR and standard first-aide. Business and Professional Practice Students will learn how to develop a business plan, market themselves and their profession, types of marketing strategies available, and which area is most beneficial for them to use in their practice. Additionally, there is an accounting lecture in which students will learn what receipts to keep, what is tax deductible, and what they will need to claim for their yearly taxes. Students will learn the ins and outs of taxes for the massage therapist. Reiki In this overview the students will be shown how Reiki is taught, learned, and practiced. There will also be a demonstration of a Reiki treatment to observe what takes place during a Reiki session. Additional Costs: Massage Tables / Additional Study Materials / After Graduation Fees: Massage tables will be provided during class time. As class progresses and students become acquainted with the different tables, the school will place a student order for the tables. Staff members will assist the students in choosing a table that is appropriate for the student. Upon graduation students are required to sit for the National Certification Exam before they can register with the State of Wisconsin. Exam fees are set by each organization. Students should budget for $225.00 for the National Certification exam and $115.00 for State Registration. Certification Effective March 1, 2000 the State of Wisconsin began requiring Massage Therapists to sit for the National Certification Exam before they can become Certified with the State. Certification with the State of Wisconsin requires a minimum of 600 hours of training in massage therapy as well as the national exam. The curriculum at Fox Valley School of Massage meets these requirements. There are several states that now have certification/licensing/registration. They are: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The interview fee of $50 is not included as part of the tuition costs. This fee is non-refundable. The tuition deposit of $500 is part of the tuition and is refundable according the policy stated here.
A student who withdraws may reapply within 3 months of the end of the course he/she was enrolled in. A $50 re-entry fee is required. The student will receive full credit for withdrawal fees taken from the previous enrollment. Additional class hours and fees will be charged at the current tuition rate upon re-entry. A student who is dismissed for poor attendance or unsatisfactory grade must re-apply and may be re-admitted based on an interview. A $50 re-entry fee is required. The student will be given credit for successfully completed hours. However, additional class hours and fees will be charged at the current tuition rate upon re-entry. A student dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct would not be considered for re-admission. Directions to Fox Valley School of Massage Fox Valley School of Massage is located in Appleton, WI. We are located on the second level of a two-story white building at 526 W. Wisconsin Avenue. (on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Alvin Street) To get to the school take Highway 41 to Appleton and exit on Richmond Street. Follow Richmond Street South to Wisconsin Avenue (approximately 1½ miles). Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue and go two blocks to Alvin Street. Turn left onto Alvin Street and then turn left into to parking lot behind the school. Fox Valley School of Massage wants every individual that is interested in becoming a Massage Therapist to achieve their goals. In order to help, we have always had, and will continue to have, no interest payment plans for every student. Please review the payment plans that are listed above. If, after you review these three options and they do not meet your needs, we will be happy to create an Option D that is customized to fit your individual needs. It is our goal to help each person meet the financial obligations of being a student. All of the plans at Fox Valley School of Massage are INTEREST FREE!!! Why Students Choose Fox Valley School of Massage: Every year Fox Valley School of Massage surveys the students and graduates. We ask each of them why they chose Fox Valley School of Massage to receive their training and why they would recommend this school to others. In addition to the students responding about the staff caring about each student and helping each student succeed, they consistently say the following:
2 Day Massage Workshop. Introduction to Massage Course Are you considering massage as a career? This class is an introduction to the field of massage. You will learn the basics of Swedish Massage. You will gain a better understanding of what it is like to be a Massage Therapist. The cost of the class is $150.00 per person. Cost is credited to tuition when you enroll in our Professional Massage Training Program.
Upcoming Classes for 2008: June 7-8, July 26-27, August 23-24 & September 20-21. November dates coming soon. (Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm) *You will need to bring the following: 1 full set of twin size sheets, 1 hand towel, twin size blanket or XL bath towel, notebook and pen. *Tables and lotions will be provided for the class. NOTE: You must be 18 years or older, if you are under the age of 18, please be accompanied by a legal guardian. ============================================================================ INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE CLASS REGISTRATION FORM NAME: ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE :
PHONE: DAY: EVENING: E-Mail:WEEKEND YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR (Month and Date): *Please note that there are no refunds and space is limited to 24 students. Check # Date of Class Attending: (Cost: $150.00 per person) CC # Expiration Date: Please cut off this form and mail with your payment to: Fox Valley School of Massage P.O. Box 615 Neenah, WI 54957-0615 Phone: 920-993-8660 |
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