Welcome to the

  Institute of Natural Health & Education

When was the school founded?

The school was founded in 2000.

Does the school offer on-campus and or online programs?

The current program is designed and delivered based on a hybrid system that allow students to earn the certificate from anywhere.

Do students need to complete the program totally online?

No, students are required to attend two one-week mandatory intensive live classes at the school’s campus plus 150 hours of supervised clinical practice at an approved clinical location.

When are students eligible to graduate?

Students can apply for graduation after they fulfill all academic and financial obligations

Can students apply for acceptance into the program at any time?

Students can complete the application process any time but can only start the program after receiving the confirmation of acceptance from the school and only at one of the three starting months: January, May, or September.

Can students take an individual course?

At this time, students must enroll into a certificate program but cannot register for a single course. Single courses are available as continuing education credits with one of our educational collaborators.

Can students complete the program at the same time as they work?

The program is designed on a hybrid system, which involves the combination of online classes, intensive live classes, and supervised clinical practice at an approved location convenient to the student’s residence. Therefore, students can manage their work schedule with the academic requirements. The only time students are required to attend classes at the school’s campus is during two one-week mandatory intensive live classes, which are scheduled and communicated to students in advance so they can arrange all the necessary trip arrangements.

How long takes for students to be accepted?

The time for acceptance varies based on the fulfillment of the requirements for application. Students providing all necessary documentation and information required during application can expect at least seven business days prior to receive the confirmation of approval for enrollment and therefore make their tuition down payment along with the completion and submission of enrollment forms.

Is the massage therapy program approved?

The school and the program are approved by the Illinois Department of Education under the Post-secondary/Vocational Department. Moreover, the school is recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Can students apply for licensure after graduation?

Many of our graduates have applied and are licensed as massage therapists by the Illinois State Board of Financial and Professional Regulation. However, all candidates for licensure in any other state must consult their licensing boards for specific requirements.

Can students apply to sit for the national certification exam offered by the NCBTMB and MBLEx?

Yes. The school is recognized by the NCBTMB, which allow students to apply for the national board exam. Also, students can apply to take the board exam operated by MBLEx.

What type of credential students receive from the school after graduation?

Graduate students will receive certificate of completion on Massage Therapy and Bodywork. This is an educational certificate attesting that students have completed the certification program and not a professional license, which is issued by government agencies regulating professional practices.

What does the tuition include?

The program cost includes the educational binder and books, syllabus, program directions, graduation fee, diploma, one transcript copy, and the instructional delivery for the two intensive live classes. Travel expenses and student’s lodging for the intensive life classes are not included in the total program cost.

Does the school offer payment plans on tuition?

Yes; the school offers interest free payment plans that require students to make a minimum monthly payment of $395.00 USD toward their tuition balance.

Does the school offer Federal Student Financial Aid?

No, instead the school offers interest free payment plans.

Can students use Military Tuition Assistance to pay for their education?

Students must consult with their Military Tuition Assistance providers for possible assistance since the school has no yet apply for direct approval.

How does the program work?

The Massage and Bodywork Therapy Certification Program (MBTC) is a flexible hybrid learning program that may be completed in nine months with the combination of online classes, intensive live classes, and supervised clinical practices. This certification program is structured in modules, allowing students to begin their certification programs three times during the year.

The Massage and Bodywork Therapy Certification Program (MBTC) requires students to complete a total of 672 clock hours of studies. Course work is comprised of 156 hours of body systems (anatomy, physiology and kinesiology), 200 hours of massage and bodywork assessment, theory and application, 60 hours of clinical pathology, 20 hours of business development and legality, 6 hours of professional ethics, 150 hours of supervised clinical practice, and 80 hours of complementary areas of studies that theoretically completes the massage program.

What is a Study Guide?

The Institute of Natural Health and Education has developed comprehensive Study Guides, for each module, that are designed to coordinate and sequence the learning materials for the student. Study Guides are based on specific module, which may be obtained from the school at the time of enrollment.

Study Guides are organized in such a way that a student receives a complete syllabus for each module along with instructional materials, which guides the student chapter by chapter through the corresponding textbook.

Each Study Guide contains an overview and summary of each textbook chapter, along with a listing of important keywords (with definitions) and self-tests (with answers) on key points.

Study Guides include instructions on how to complete the three online tests per module, which are equally spaced throughout the instructional materials. Furthermore, a brief writing assignment per module, and one Final Examination for all 3 corresponding modules are required. Examinations are designed to test the student on the preceding chapters. All tests may be completed online at the school’s website testing system.

How long does it take to complete the certificate program?

The certificate program was designed to be completed in nine (9) months.