California Healing Arts College

California Healing Arts College

• High quality massage programs since 1988
• Programs blend Eastern and Western thought with practical consideration
• Flexible schedules with day and evening classes
• Small class sizes allow students and teachers to work closely together
• Introductory massage program offered for international students
• On-site clinic for hands-on experience with clients
• Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

About the School

California Healing Arts College was founded in 1988 by Dr. Paul Schwinghamer, a chiropractor and educator devoted to the healing arts, with the goal of expanding the general public's awareness of therapeutic massage. Located in West Los Angeles, California, the college offers two massage therapy programs and is dedicated to graduating highly qualified massage therapists for careers in health clubs, spas, salons, and chiropractic and medical clinics. In 1999, California Healing Arts College was named in the popular book "Massage for Dummies" as one of the top ten massage therapy schools in the United States.

The programs at California Healing Arts College promote the school's philosophy that massage is a non-invasive healing art, a necessary adjunct to medicine, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. The college is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Academic Programs

California Healing Arts College has the following two massage therapy programs:

• Massage Therapy - Master: Program taking 720 clock hours, thoroughly preparing students for careers in any clinical massage environment. Students are trained in areas such as deep tissue therapy, sports, oscillation, shiatsu, massage theory, and receive practical experience in the school clinic. Students are prepared for most individual city and county licensing requirements in California, and are eligible to apply for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Exam (NCBTMB) in Massage Therapy.
• Massage Therapy - Practitioner: Introductory program taking 150 clock hours, teaching students basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, and the learning and application of Swedish and other forms of massage. This program is designed for international students who wish to try the school before entering the Master program.

Learning Options

Classes at California Healing Arts College are held in the daytime and evening, for maximum flexibility. Class sizes are small, with the school not having more than 50 students at a time. An on-site clinic provides for hands-on experience with clients.

Faculty

Students at California Healing Arts College benefit from knowledgeable faculty who are professionals with real-world massage experience.

Student Life

Due to small class sizes, faculty and students work closely together, with faculty providing support throughout the program.

Admissions and Financial Aid

California Healing Arts College provides assistance throughout the enrollment process, and requires students to be a high school graduate, or the equivalent, with students providing copies of transcripts or other educational experience. Applicants desiring a successful career in massage therapy but without a high school diploma or GED are offered Ability to Benefit testing. In addition, students must be proficient in English and visit the school for an interview and evaluation of prior training and experience.

The Financial Aid Department at California Healing Arts College is available to assist students with the financial aid process. The Federal financial aid programs that are offered are Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), PLUS loans, Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL), and Federal Work Study. California Healing Arts College also offers alternative student loan programs.