Massage School Information and FAQs
Read our Catalog
As a prospective student at our massage therapist school, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
State of California Consumer Information
World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review our catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet for each of the programs offered at World School: California Massage Therapist, California Massage Practitioner, Energy Healing and Somatics, Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioner, Holistic Health and Wellness Leadership, Massage Practitioner Chinese, Massage Therapist Chinese, and Teaching, Training and Coaching, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are welcome to read World School’s Annual Report as well.
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the school may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts has never filed a bankruptcy petition, operated as a debtor in possession or had a petition of bankruptcy filed against it under federal law.
World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts does not participate in federal or state financial aid programs.
World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts is not accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), and this Institution’s students are not eligible for federal financial aid programs.
Program Fliers
We encourage you to read our massage therapy school fliers for your program of interest.
Note:
The Master Bodyworker Program combines the CMP/CMT and Energy and Somatic Massage (ESM) Programs.
The Holistic Health and Wellness Program combines the Master Bodyworker Program (CMP/CMT+ESM) and the Holistic Life Coach Program (HLC).
About the FAQs
We’re aware that our list of massage therapist school FAQs may not be the rosetta stone to all your frequently asked questions, yet we hope you find it helpful.
For all your other curiously curious questions, our big-hearted admissions advisors would love to answer them for you. Call now!
The lengthy list of questions that you see below can be sorted by clicking on any of the subject headings in the line below.
Is World School approved for national massage certification?
National Massage Certification World School is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). What that means practically, is that our Energy and Somatic Therapist and Master Bodyworker Programs meet the NCBTMB’s educational requirements for national massage hours and have been approved by them so that you meet their basic educational requirements and can sit for their certification examination. Remember, the NCBTMB is not a certifying body appointed by the government. It is a private organization that has been approved only by certain states to act as a massage certification organization for those states.
Is there such as thing as an “energy massage” certification?
There are no third-party energy massage certification organizations that we know of yet. We don’t think it’s necessary that an organization be developed for that purpose either. We think the massage field provides a perfectly acceptable group of organizations and associations under which energy massage may be overseen. This is why we’ve developed our energy and somatic (mind-body) massage program so that students graduate with the hours needed for a massage certification by the CAMTC. This enables you to practice massage with a specialization in energy healing and somatics in any locality in the State.
Can I start massaging people when I finish school?
You can likely start earning income from your massage practice sooner than you think. In the City of San Francisco, you can start after 100 hours and receiving a permit from the city. Requirements do vary so you may want to call your city to find out. To learn more about meeting local requirements to practice, be sure to read our other FAQs on this subject. Remember as well to obtain insurance from the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).
How do I apply for massage certification in California?
If you choose to obtain certification through the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), which we recommend, you will need to meet their education requirements and submit an application. Here’s a link to CAMTC’s nifty application checklist.
Is the World School approved by the State of California?
Yes. World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Will I be able to use these class hours towards massage certification?
Yes, our courses are accepted by California’s certification body the CAMTC. For people who love detail…