General Info
Student Services
Students with Disabilities
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In accordance with logistics related to performing the vocation taught at Body Wisdom, the school generally provides accommodations, such as adjustable massage tables, and stools; advanced receipt of manuals and/or textbooks for brail translations or enlargements for example, extended test taking time, information and assistance for request of accommodations for national exam taking as determined by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Please also refer to the schools Disability Policy & Procedures.
International Students
The Body Wisdom modular format of courses is ideally suited for international students and professional therapists to come for a dedicated course of study in a particular area, a Certificate of Excellence Program or even our 900-Hour Massage Certification Program. Whether you are an established therapist or a new student, we think you will find that the professional massage, bodywork and wellness programs at Body Wisdom are some of the best the world has to offer. In fact we are quite certain that there are some courses of study that you cannot get anywhere else. We welcome students from overseas to explore the many offerings at Body Wisdom and contact us with your questions. Send us a list of your interests and requirements so we can suggest some different options for you.
Below is some official information on student VISAS into the US.
Student Applicants (for F-1 and M-1 visas) – Overview
If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitor visa. You should inquire at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If your course of study is more than 18 hours a week, you will need a student visa. Students should consult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructions. Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period.
Contact us for information about housing and the most up-to-date information and resources links for students wanting to study in the United States.
Housing
A student may contact the administration for recommendations and information on housing. The school also offers passing on contact information between students who are interested in sharing housing.
Library
The school keeps an assortment of books and DVD’s within the student library. Students may borrow items through the administrative office.
Day Care
Students may use the information on the bulletin board or consult the administration to find assistance with day care needs for their children. The school cannot be held liable for the safety of children, and students must keep their children in proper care outside of the school’s premises.
Academic Advising
Students may schedule time with any member of the managing staff to assist, counsel or advise them.
Placement Assistance
The school provides assistance to its graduates in their efforts to find employment within the massage therapy field. Available positions in the local and surrounding areas, as well as other parts of the country, may be posted on the bulletin board, in the member protected area of the school’s website, or are available upon request with the Student Counselor.
If a student, graduate or employer would like for an open position to be posted, they may pass on all pertinent information to the Student Counselor.