Class schedules vary according to the time of year. Evening classes are from 7-10 pm, Saturdays are from 10 am to 6 pm. Check with the school for specifics.

Tuition will depend on the program you choose and may be paid in its entirety prior to the first night of class. Other payment schedules may be available on an individual basis with approval by the director.

Basic Massage must be taken prior to taking Deep Tissue and the Advanced classes. Students may take most other classes at will.

Total Health Works realizes that students may have other commitments and will work with them to find dates and times that fit their schedule.

A nonrefundable application fee of $25 is required with the application and a separate nonrefundable registration fee of $25 is required, and is due at the time of the registration interview. Also due at the time of the registration interview, students must place a minimum 10% down payment for the class or program in which they wish to enroll to have a place held for them.

A supplies fee of $20 is required for the oils, the use of the massage tables and handout materials. This fee is required the first night of class.

A certificate of completion is issued at the end of the class. Each student must receive a final grade of at least a “D” to obtain a certificate. Total Health Works grading scale requires 80% to equal the grade of a “D.” If the student grade is not of passing level, they will not graduate.

Total Health Works disclaims any guarantee of employment for the student after the course or program is completed.

Total Health Works also reserves the right to adjust tuition prior to the end of a program. If adjustments are made Total Health Works will give at least two weeks notice prior to implementing adjustments.

Student Qualifications
Every applicant must be able to read, write and understand the English language. They must be eighteen (18) years of age or have parents’ signature prior to attending class. Each student must realize that the confidentiality of all students and clients is a must. Within the massage realm, confidentiality must be a priority from the first class and throughout the career. Professional conduct will be required at all times at Total Health Works Massage School.

Attendance Requirements
Students must participate in all hands-on classes. Due to the amount of material taught in each session, if a student misses more than three (3) consecutive sessions they will be dropped from the class. If dropped from the class, refunds will be according to the refund policy. If a student knows ahead of time that they will miss a class, they may make arrangements with the instructor to make up the class, with instructor's permission only.

Performance Evaluation
Evaluation will be made on the following criteria:
Attendance
Written tests
Hands-on in daily classes and during Final Exam
Critiques from clients in class and during Final Exam
Critiques from instructor and test subjects during Final Exam

Credit by exam
Class credit may be given for prior education, provided it relates to the subject of the current class. The student must supply an official transcript and passes the required testing administered by an instructor of Total Health Works Massage School. If the student passes only a portion of the exam, class attendance is required for the unsuccessful portion and tuition may be adjusted. There will be a testing-out fee of $75 to be paid on the day of the test and is nonrefundable. Study sessions prior to testing out are available at a rate of $50 for a four hour session.

Application
The application fee of $25 pays for processing of the students application and is NONREFUNDABLE. Once the school receives the student's application this does NOT mean the student is automatically accepted. The school will contact the student and arrange for an interview with the director and the student. At this interview, the student will be informed if they qualify for registration. The staff at Total Health Works will review ALL applications; the only exception to this is if there is no application fee received with the application. In this case, the application will not be processed and the student will not be notified of such.

Registration
Registration may take place anytime within 30 days prior to a scheduled class. Due to the amount of material taught and the intensity of the classes, no one will be able to begin a class after the first week of instruction. The fee for registration will be $25 payable at time of registration. Also at the time of the registration interview, students must place a minimum 10% down payment for the class or program in which they wish to enroll to hold a place in class. If there is not a fee received at the time of registration, there will be no guarantee of a slot for the student. Registration fees are NONREFUNDABLE.

Refund Policy
The application fee of $25 is NONREFUNDABLE. The registration fee of $25 is NONREFUNDABLE. The student may cancel at any time with written notice; however, if done after 55% of the class has been instructed, the student will be responsible for the full amount of the tuition. If the student drops a class once it has started, the following refund schedule will apply:

(I) If the student withdraws during the first week of classes, the school shall refund at least 90% of the tuition.

(II) If a student withdraws during the first 25% of the enrollment period, the school shall refund at least 55% of the tuition.

(III) If the student withdraws during the second 25% of the enrollment period, the school shall refund at least 30% of the tuition.

(IV) If the student withdraws during the last 50% of the enrollment period, the school may deny a refund to the student.

(V) Any monies due to a student shall be refunded within sixty (60) days from the last day of attendance or within 60 days from the receipt of payment if the date of receipt of payment is after the student's last date of attendance.

Termination Policy
A student may be terminated for one or all of (but not limited to) the following reasons:
Nonpayment of any or all fees.
Nonpayment of tuition.
Unprofessional conduct.
Breach of confidentiality.
Poor attendance or lack of class participation.
Unsatisfactory progress as per instructors and/or director.
Violation of any one or all of the schools regulations.

Student Fees

* A 10% down payment due at the time of registration interview
**Price varies according to class.

Possible Additional Fees
Other class fees may apply throughout the courses such as; CPR, first aid, and cadaver review etc. Ranging from an additional approximate cost of $15 to $100 depending on the class. These fees are not included in the charge for tuition.