Maui Academy of the Healing Arts is a vocational school and has been
licensed by the State Department of Education since 1988. The Academy
is a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) Council
of Schools and IMMA (International Massage & Movement Association);
however, the school is not accredited by any private, accrediting organization.
This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant
alien students, M-1 status*. The State of Hawaii has approved the school
for development in the field of massage therapy and body-related therapies.
* Students from foreign countries, please see
the International Student Section.
Three interlinking categories of program offerings are included:
1. A fully state-accredited program leading
to licensure as a massage therapist in the state of Hawaii.
2. Continuing education for licensed therapists, and
3. Classes and Workshops offered to the general public for self-development
and education.
Classes are offered in: Anatomy, Physiology, Structural Kinesiology,
Pathology, Body Mechanics, Pathology of Skin Conditions, Swedish-Esalen
Massage, Lomi Lomi Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Myofascial Release, Acupressure
& Five Element Theory, Reflexology, Polarity Therapy, Treatment
of Injury, Specialized Kinesiology, Advanced Swedish Massage, Basic
Counseling and Communication Skills, Integrative Massage Techniques,
Sports Massage, Hydrotherapy, Business Practices, Laws & Ethics,
Health and Sanitation. Special classes may include Jin Shin Do Acupressure,
Traditional Thai Massage, Trager Work, Somatic Exercise, Advanced Reflexology,
Advanced Lomi Lomi, Lymphatic Drainage and Energy Studies.
Administrative offices and classroom facilities are located at the
Kihei Pacific Plaza, 1847 South Kihei Road, Suite 103, Kihei, Maui,
HI 96753. The space is air conditioned and is located across from
Kalama Park in central Kihei. Beginning Classes are offered twice per
year, late August and mid March. Classes are held 10 hours weekly on
two weekday evenings and half a day on Saturdays. The full 600 hour
course takes one year to complete. Completion may be accelerated by
taking additional courses offered. Contact school for specific dates
and times.
Owner and Principal, John Sanderson, has been a practicing Hawaii State
licensed massage therapist (MAT 1617) since 1985. He has degrees in
Business Administration and Counseling from Arizona State University.
He is a certified Zero Balancer and a graduate of Heartwood College
of the Healing Arts in California. John completed theoretical and clinical
studies in Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture at the Amerasian
Institute, Maui, in 1987. John is a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child
Counselor in California. Before moving to Hawaii, he had also founded
the Monterey Institute of Touch, a State of California approved vocational
institution providing quality instruction in massage therapy and the
healing arts.
To assure quality of instruction, a maximum of 20 students are accepted
for each Level I program. Since applications are considered in the
order in which they are received, it is to your advantage to complete
the application process as soon as possible. You will be considered
according to the date the application and interview process is completed.
Tuition costs (includes 4% state excise tax) are as follows:
The 600 hour program includes classroom instruction, supervised clinical
practicum, and documented practical application.
Level I 200 hours $1638.00 - $1700.00*
Level II 200 hours $1638.00 - $1700.00*
Level III 200 hours $1638.00 - $1700.00*
TOTAL 600 hours $4914.00 - $5100.00*
Cost of books, $200.00 for the first level
A deposit of $178.00 is required one month prior to beginning of
Level I that covers our application and materials fees for the year
and is non-refundable.
TOTAL TUITION COST = $4914.00 *($5100.00 choosing a monthly payment
plan) plus books.
To reserve your space in the upcoming class, please complete and send
in the application form with the $78.00 application fee and schedule
an interview with John Sanderson. If you have any further questions,
please feel free to call us at (808) 879-4266 or toll free at (888)
874-4266. Or email us at info@massageschoolmaui.com.
To make secure online
payments using your credit card,
please click
on the "Make Payment" button.
We Accept All
Major Credit Cards Through Our Secure PayPal Interface.
CONDITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION:
Students will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
1. Attendance (no less than 90% of all classes).
2. Punctuality (be on time).
3. Class participation.
4. Student must pass** a competency massage in each modality taught
(**pass/fail grading system).
5. Passing grades (70% or better) in all academic classes (and any make-up
work).
6. Completion of financial obligations and return of all library books,
videos, etc.
Students who achieve a satisfactory rating on all criteria and who complete
the program requirements will be issued a transcript and diploma certifying
graduation. Unsatisfactory ratings must be corrected by repeating until
a satisfactory evaluation is obtained. If upon repetition of the course,
the student shows insufficient progress, the Academy reserves the right
to dismiss the student. In the above cases a pro-rata refund of tuition
monies will be made.
GRADING POLICY (See above “Conditions for Certification”
section.)
Due to the nature of the work and the need for a cooperative and supportive
atmosphere within the student body, we have chosen a confidential, non-competitive
grading system. Each instructor based upon a combination of attendance,
test scores, attitude and hand-on ability evaluates students. The Principal
monitors each student's progress and meets with any student in a confidential
interview who has received an unsatisfactory evaluation (failure or
incomplete).
TRANSFER CREDITS
Upon review by the Principal and adequate documentation of previous
training, credit may be given for credits received at another institution.
A fee will be charged for administrative time to review and evaluate
prior training documentation.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE UP POLICY
"Course" refers to the Level of study in which the
student is enrolled (i.e. Level I, II, III- a course of study.) "Class"
refers to the individual classes within that level of course work. Students
are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings. (No classes
are held on Federal holidays). Absences and tardiness will be reflected
on the class attendance sheets. Students must make up these missed hours
within two weeks of the end of class. **It is the responsibility
of the student to arrange make-up sessions and to obtain materials distributed
during missed sessions with the individual instructor. Failure to
do so may result in blocked registration for further classes and/or
demotion of the student’s current level of completion. These arrangements
must be made within 10 working days of the completion of the course.
The individual instructor will charge an additional fee for make-up
sessions. *Failure to complete the total hours of classroom attendance
required in the allotted time will result in an “incomplete grade”
assessment by the instructor, and no certificate of completion will
be issued until hours are complete.”
Students whose non-attendance totals more than 10% of either class
or total course hours will receive an "Incomplete" assessment.
The course must then be completed by attending the appropriate class
sessions of the next scheduled course or by privet arrangement with
the instructor.
PROBATION
If a student fails or receives an incomplete in a core curriculum class,
the student will be placed on probation and it is the student's responsibility
to complete the requirements within two weeks of the end of that class.
EXTENDED PROBATION
The Principal may grant extended probation for up to an additional thirty
(30) days if the principal decides that unusual circumstances have caused
either the student's unsatisfactory academic standing, or the student's
inability to make up work.
STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISMISSAL
MAHA reserves the right to dismiss any student prior to completion of
the program as determined by the Principal for the following reasons:
1. Unsatisfactory course work
2. Unsatisfactory attendance
3. Poor physical or mental health which may influence the welfare of
the class
4. Failure to fulfill financial agreements
5. Cheating or stealing
6. Use of drugs, alcohol or weapons on school premises, and/or
7. Behaving in such a manner, which in the judgment of the Principal
may be harmful to the teaching/learning environment of the school or
the profession.
Covering the nude body is part of our professional standard. Students
are required to keep the body covered during class, except for the area
being massaged.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
The consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol on the school premises or
attending class under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
If a student is having a problem with drug or alcohol abuse MAHA will
refer the student to the appropriate local drug or alcohol abuse agency.
MAHA will work with the agency in order to support the student's participation
and rehabilitation if the student gives consent.
FACULTY AND CURRICULUM EVALUATION BY STUDENTS
At the conclusion of each class within the curriculum, the students
are requested to fill out an evaluation form, which contains questions
concerning course content and the way in which the teacher presented
the material. These student evaluations are used by the principal and
instructors to effect positive change in teaching methodology and curriculum.
COUNSELING
MAHA is committed to supporting students in completing the program.
Students who are experiencing difficulty with the program are encouraged
to make an appointment with the Principal or a faculty member for a
consultation. Students experiencing personal problems during may be
referred to independent therapists for counseling. Consultation for
career development and potential job opportunities are also available.
REFUND POLICY
Upon written receipt of cancellation of enrollment 7 days prior
to the beginning of the class or term, the student shall be refunded
all monies paid, except the application fee. Non-refundable deposits
received for individual classes or workshops may be credited toward
another class offered through the Academy.
Refunds for cancellation after classes begin are as follows.
The application and insurance fees are non-refundable. The refund of
tuition paid in advance that the Maui Academy of Healing Arts will pay
to registrants or students who withdraw shall be a sum which does not
vary more than 10% from the exact pro-rata portion of tuition that the
length of the completed portion of the course bears to its total length,
based on the number of instructional hours in the course. No tuition
will be refunded once the course has exceeded 75% of its total.
If for any reason a student discontinues classes, the school must
receive written notice. The date the written notification is received
is the date that the notice shall become effective and will be used
to calculate any monies due the school or refund due the student.
("Instructional hours" means the hours of instruction between
the scheduled starting date of the first class and the date on which
the student formally cancels his/her enrollment (in writing), whether
or not the student actually attends classes. An instructional hour or
clock hour is 50 minutes.)
PLACEMENT SERVICES
While MAHA will provide information about potential job opportunities,
no guarantee for employment can be made. Information regarding employment
will be presented in depth during the business practices class.
