WHY SHOULD I GO TO YOUR SCHOOL?
"WHY SHOULD I GO TO YOUR SCHOOL?", you ask. If you do come to our school, it will probably be because of the following reasons:
INNOVATIVE, INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
We present our curriculum with a unique blend of theory and practice geared to help students learn. Science, hands-on, and skills application classes are ideally integrated to maximize students' understanding and retention of knowledge and technique. The curriculum is challenging, creative, and achievable, and empowers the students with confidence to achieve their goals of licensing, employment, or professional enrichment.
COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC APPROACH
We offer a comprehensive curriculum to ensure that our students have a solid foundation as they pursue their new careers. Our programs take a well-rounded approach to healing and include a variety of modalities. This approach includes not only the scientific/clinical aspects but the innovative/energy-based modalities as well. The interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit are explored and incorporated into classes. Because of this inclusive approach, our graduates are uniquely equipped to pursue rewarding careers in private practice, spas, health clubs, and medical settings or to create their own business opportunities in today's ever-changing marketplace.
SMALL CLASSES
Our low instructor-to-student ratio ensures personal attention to each student's needs and allows students to reach their full learning potential. Small student groups are typically more cohesive, support each other more readily, and work together more readily on their educational goals.
INSTRUCTORS WITH FIELD EXPERIENCE AND DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
Experienced people in the field have commented that you can tell students from certain schools the moment they lay their hands on you. That's because many schools use a cookie-cutter approach to teaching and recruit instructors from their pool of graduates. The New School for Massage feels this is a limiting concept. We want students to develop their own unique style. We accomplish this by hiring talented, gifted instructors with varying educational and practical experience, and ensure that several schools of thought are represented within our faculty. Students are encouraged to develop a blend of philosophies, modalities, and treatment styles that suits them and their professional aspirations.
PROPRIETARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
As important as massage and bodywork skills are, more is needed to ensure long-term success. Unfortunately there are many talented therapists with no clientele and success is not guaranteed because of knowledge of anatomy and muscles. Attracting and retaining clients and being successful take a whole new set of skills. Our professional development program focuses on career goals after the educational experience and challenges graduates to become prepared to compete in an expanding, competitive marketplace.
CLINIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Our clinic and community outreach events provide students with a unique opportunity to practice their skills and connect to different communities. Our student clinic, hosted by River North Massage Therapy Center, has received rave reviews from our clients and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and "Chicago Best" as one of "the best that Chicago has to offer". Our supervised outreach events have reached out to schools, colleges, senior centers, women groups, cancer survivor groups, and media sponsored events such as NBC 5's Health and Fitness Expo. Together our student clinic and outreach program give students a well-rounded, enriched hands-on experience.
CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB PLACEMENT
We make career counseling and job placement available to students for life. Our electronic distribution system notifies students and graduates of job openings within seconds after they become known to us and we work closely with students on their individual career goals.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
Our tuition is a fraction of what other schools charge. We are able to offer superior education at competitive pricing by not participating in federal financial aid and the costs it imposes on schools. Students can pay up front at a discount, or spread tuition over the course of the program or longer.
PROVEN CONCEPT
Our school statistics illustrate the effectiveness of our philosophy and diploma program. They also explain how we have developed such an excellent reputation. Our graduates have the skills they need and the confidence to walk from the classroom into the workplace and do well.
ACCESSIBILITY AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
We feel we have the best location in the Chicagoland area. Situated in the vibrant, River North community we are merely blocks away from public transportation or expressway systems.
DAY AND EVENING SCHEDULES
We built our class schedules around students' unique lifestyles. Our schedule offerings include both day and evening programs.
INNOVATIVE, INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
We present our curriculum with a unique blend of theory and practice geared to help students learn. Science, hands-on, and skills application classes are ideally integrated to maximize students' understanding and retention of knowledge and technique. The curriculum is challenging, creative, and achievable, and empowers the students with confidence to achieve their goals of licensing, employment, or professional enrichment.
COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC APPROACH
We offer a comprehensive curriculum to ensure that our students have a solid foundation as they pursue their new careers. Our programs take a well-rounded approach to healing and include a variety of modalities. This approach includes not only the scientific/clinical aspects but the innovative/energy-based modalities as well. The interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit are explored and incorporated into classes. Because of this inclusive approach, our graduates are uniquely equipped to pursue rewarding careers in private practice, spas, health clubs, and medical settings or to create their own business opportunities in today's ever-changing marketplace.
SMALL CLASSES
Our low instructor-to-student ratio ensures personal attention to each student's needs and allows students to reach their full learning potential. Small student groups are typically more cohesive, support each other more readily, and work together more readily on their educational goals.
INSTRUCTORS WITH FIELD EXPERIENCE AND DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
Experienced people in the field have commented that you can tell students from certain schools the moment they lay their hands on you. That's because many schools use a cookie-cutter approach to teaching and recruit instructors from their pool of graduates. The New School for Massage feels this is a limiting concept. We want students to develop their own unique style. We accomplish this by hiring talented, gifted instructors with varying educational and practical experience, and ensure that several schools of thought are represented within our faculty. Students are encouraged to develop a blend of philosophies, modalities, and treatment styles that suits them and their professional aspirations.
PROPRIETARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
As important as massage and bodywork skills are, more is needed to ensure long-term success. Unfortunately there are many talented therapists with no clientele and success is not guaranteed because of knowledge of anatomy and muscles. Attracting and retaining clients and being successful take a whole new set of skills. Our professional development program focuses on career goals after the educational experience and challenges graduates to become prepared to compete in an expanding, competitive marketplace.
CLINIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
Our clinic and community outreach events provide students with a unique opportunity to practice their skills and connect to different communities. Our student clinic, hosted by River North Massage Therapy Center, has received rave reviews from our clients and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and "Chicago Best" as one of "the best that Chicago has to offer". Our supervised outreach events have reached out to schools, colleges, senior centers, women groups, cancer survivor groups, and media sponsored events such as NBC 5's Health and Fitness Expo. Together our student clinic and outreach program give students a well-rounded, enriched hands-on experience.
CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB PLACEMENT
We make career counseling and job placement available to students for life. Our electronic distribution system notifies students and graduates of job openings within seconds after they become known to us and we work closely with students on their individual career goals.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
Our tuition is a fraction of what other schools charge. We are able to offer superior education at competitive pricing by not participating in federal financial aid and the costs it imposes on schools. Students can pay up front at a discount, or spread tuition over the course of the program or longer.
PROVEN CONCEPT
Our school statistics illustrate the effectiveness of our philosophy and diploma program. They also explain how we have developed such an excellent reputation. Our graduates have the skills they need and the confidence to walk from the classroom into the workplace and do well.
ACCESSIBILITY AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
We feel we have the best location in the Chicagoland area. Situated in the vibrant, River North community we are merely blocks away from public transportation or expressway systems.
DAY AND EVENING SCHEDULES
We built our class schedules around students' unique lifestyles. Our schedule offerings include both day and evening programs.