Natural Health Institute | Massage School and Massage Therapy Clinic

Nashville, Tennessee

Natural Health Institute Massage School
 

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massage therapy school in middle Tennessee and western Kentucky

Institutional Calendar

While we operate on a trimester basis with Fall, Winter and Summer terms, some classes start in the middle of the terms. This gives students many opportunities during the year to begin the program. Classes are offered days, evenings, and weekends.. Some advanced courses have prerequisites. While someone may complete the entire program in two terms, many choose to attend as their time and financial resources allow.

Fall: September through December
Winter: January through April
Spring/Summer: May through August

Natural Health Institute observes the following holidays:

New Year's Eve and Day
Good Friday/Easter Weekend
Independence Day
Labor Day Weekend
Thanksgiving Day & Weekend
Christmas Eve and Day

Natural Health Institute will honor specific religious holidays by student request.

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Schedule of Tuition, Fees, Etc.

Schedule of tuition, fees, and all other charges and expenses necessary for the completion of this course of study.

The NHI provides tables for class use and all oils, creams, and lubricants that are used at NHI.

Financial assistance including loans and scholarschip programs may be available for applicants who qualify. Contact the registrar for more information.

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Enrollment Procedures & Admissions

Prospective students must submit a completed application, a non-refundable $40 application fee and be interviewed by the Director of the school.

In fulfillment of the state's requirements for Massage Licensure, the student must be a high school graduate or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, and has not been convicted the offense of prostitution, sexual misconduct or a felony. Students accepted to the school sign an Enrollment Agreement.

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Advisement

Advisement provides the opportunity to enroll in classes, discuss any concerns, and to serve the student by helping them to achieve their goals. Each student is required to receive an advisement appointment in person or by phone before each term. Upon enrollment each student will be assigned a personal advisor. There is an administration fee of $50.00 for each additional advisement appointment, beyone one per term.

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Transferring In Credit

Credit hours may be transferred in from other licensed or certified programs or classes where convincing assurances can be made that the quality and scope and subject of the work is in line with our required course work. We require a course description and an official transcript or appropriate certificate. In as much as the courses vary from the goals of our course work, they may be valued differently. This evaluation is to be completed by the Director/Register before the student enrolls in the school.

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Transferring Credit to Other Institutions

The receiving institution controls the transfer of credit from our courses to other institutions. The state authorization of our program does not guarantee transferability of our credits.

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Refund & Cancellation / Charges

A deposit of 20% of the charge for a particular class is required to reserve a place. The remainder of the course fee is due by the first day of that class, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

A maximum administration fee of $100 may be retained if you drop a class within 72 hours of the class start time.

After the class starts, before it is one-tenth over, 75% of the total charge, may be refunded. When between 10 and 25% of the class has progressed, 25% of the total charge may refunded if the student withdraws, drops out, is expelled, or otherwise fails to attend class. After one quarter of the class time, there may be no refund.

There is a fee of $25 charged for any check that is returned from the bank for insufficient funds.

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Progress & Progress Reports to the Students

Because our classes offer a great deal of personal attention, it is expected that clear communication of expectations and progress will be continuous and ongoing.

With the Final evaluation, the teacher gives the student a letter grade based on performance of stated expectations.

Grades for written exams are

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 Fail

Practicum examinations are pass/fail. Students who are unable to pass the required practicum examination do not receive a passing grade for the course.

Students are expected to achieve a grade of C or better in each class to progress satisfactorily.

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Attendance

We expect that all students are adult learners who want to benefit as much as possible from this educational experience. Students are expected to be on time and attend all classes for which they are enrolled. They are responsible for the knowledge and skills shared in each class session. Absence in excess of 10% of the course may result in the lowering of the student's final grade, at the discretion of the instructor. Absence in excess of 20% may result in dismissal from the school. It is expected that the student will notify the school in advance if he or she is unable to attend a class session. If a student must miss many sessions or must stop attending, a leave of absence may be arranged with the Director/Registrar.

We do not expect to offer incompletes, remedial or make-up classes. Special tutoring may be arranged with the teacher for an appropriate extra charge to be determined by the teacher and the school's Director/Registrar.

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Requirements for Graduation

 

  1. Students will have successfully completed all required class work with a grade of "C" or better.
  2. All clinical internship hours required will be successfully completed.
  3. All tuition and fees will be paid in full.
  4. All official transcripts for any classes transferred to NHI must be in the student file.

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Conduct, Causes for Dismissal & Conditions for Re-Admission

Adult students are expected to learn and demonstrate professional standards. A student may be dismissed or suspended from the school for:

Students are expected to excuse themselves from class if they have any communicable disease such as an untreated strep throat, influenza, or active TB.

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Readmittance

Students may be reinstated following a written request by the student and consultation between the Director and administrators who accept that the activity that lead to dismissal is corrected and will not recur. Further conditions may be required to assure compliance.

A student who has not taken a class in one calendar year is considered to have withdrawn and will need to reapply to continue the program.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The Natural Health Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in provision of education opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits and complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

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Placement Assistance

NHI offers no formal placement assistance. Everyone is encouraged to network informally through our community bulletin board and the website of www.natural-health-inst.com. Employers often contact the school seeking new graduates.

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Parking

While attending class, NHI students have the privilege of parking for free in areas designated by NHI and Cummins Station. During times other than class periods, parking is available in the lot across the street from Cummins Station. On-street metered parking also is available.

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Grievance Procedures

In the event that a student dispute cannot be settled satisfactorily between the principals involved, they will take the issue in writing to the Institutional Director - Daniel Seeley, at the Natural Health Institute, Cummins Station - Suite #212, 209 10th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203, phone 615-242-6811.

If a complaint is not settled at the institutional level, the student may contact the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Nashville, TN 37243-0830. Telephone: 615-741-3605."