650hr Professional Massage Therapy Program
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted up to 6 months prior to a program’s start date. The minimum requirements for consideration are as follows:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent
- 2+ years of college or post high school life/job experience
- Completed application and non-refundable administrative fee
- Written essay describing interests in massage therapy as a profession.
- Interview with School Director or Representative
Tuition
$50 administration fee
$9500 tuition
Payment options
One-time payment option:
Private loan through Meritize:
*The New England School of Therapeutics does not endorse a particular lender, nor is it affiliated with Meritize Financial, Inc. ("Meritize").
Meritize Lending, LLC, NMLS ID 1661035 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)
Meritize Financial, Inc. NMLS ID 1986399 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)
Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Meritize Lending, LLC**. Meritize reserves the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold an Employment Authorization Document and meet Meritize’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law and other factors. Meritize does not warrant or guarantee any claims made herein, including, but not limited to, gaining admission to a program, concerning the quality or financial strength of any educational institution, securing funding or obtaining employment. Our final loan offer may differ as a result of the school chosen and the associated cost of tuition. Not all schools are eligible for funding. Meritize does not offer educational loans in the following states: IN, ME, NV, VT, WI, PR. All rights reserved.
**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc.
*Variable rates are subject to change.
The information on this document is the most up to date as of April 1, 2023. Please see Meritize website for additional details.
Monthly payment option:
* Note: An additional 2.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card payments to offset the cost of processing these payments. To avoid these charges you are welcome to pay with cash, check, Venmo, CashApp or direct bank transfer.
Refund & Course Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from the program is permitted under the guidelines of 230 CMR 15.04 (7) and (8). Students who choose to withdraw within 5 days of signing the enrollment contract will receive a full refund all monies paid to the school. After this 5 day period, refunds will exclude reasonable administrative costs not exceeding $75, and will further be determined based on the percentage of the program completed by the student at the time of withdrawal in increments of 25%. In both cases, any/all refund monies will be returned to the student within 45 days after withdrawal.
No refunds will be given for withdrawals after 75% of the program has been completed.
To receive an Admissions Application and School Catalogue, please complete and submit the application request form here
Application Requirements
Applications are accepted up to 6 months prior to a program’s start date. The minimum requirements for consideration are as follows:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent
- 2+ years of college or post high school life/job experience
- Completed application and non-refundable administrative fee
- Written essay describing interests in massage therapy as a profession.
- Interview with School Director or Representative
Tuition
$50 administration fee
$9500 tuition
Payment options
One-time payment option:
- $9500 paid in full prior to the start of the program.
Private loan through Meritize:
- We have partnered with Meritize to provide our students with financing options to fund your education.
- Check your loan options in minutes without impacting your credit score at https://apply.meritize.com
*The New England School of Therapeutics does not endorse a particular lender, nor is it affiliated with Meritize Financial, Inc. ("Meritize").
Meritize Lending, LLC, NMLS ID 1661035 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)
Meritize Financial, Inc. NMLS ID 1986399 (NMLS Consumer Access https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/)
Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Meritize Lending, LLC**. Meritize reserves the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold an Employment Authorization Document and meet Meritize’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law and other factors. Meritize does not warrant or guarantee any claims made herein, including, but not limited to, gaining admission to a program, concerning the quality or financial strength of any educational institution, securing funding or obtaining employment. Our final loan offer may differ as a result of the school chosen and the associated cost of tuition. Not all schools are eligible for funding. Meritize does not offer educational loans in the following states: IN, ME, NV, VT, WI, PR. All rights reserved.
**For residents of SC, loan is made by Meritize Financial, Inc.
*Variable rates are subject to change.
The information on this document is the most up to date as of April 1, 2023. Please see Meritize website for additional details.
Monthly payment option:
- A minimum down payment of $500 upon the signing of the enrollment agreement, followed by consecutive monthly payments towards the remaining balance of $9000 beginning on the first day of the first month following the start of the program until the total balance is paid in full.
* Note: An additional 2.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card payments to offset the cost of processing these payments. To avoid these charges you are welcome to pay with cash, check, Venmo, CashApp or direct bank transfer.
Refund & Course Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from the program is permitted under the guidelines of 230 CMR 15.04 (7) and (8). Students who choose to withdraw within 5 days of signing the enrollment contract will receive a full refund all monies paid to the school. After this 5 day period, refunds will exclude reasonable administrative costs not exceeding $75, and will further be determined based on the percentage of the program completed by the student at the time of withdrawal in increments of 25%. In both cases, any/all refund monies will be returned to the student within 45 days after withdrawal.
No refunds will be given for withdrawals after 75% of the program has been completed.
To receive an Admissions Application and School Catalogue, please complete and submit the application request form here
Shadow Yoga In-Depth Studies
2024 - '25 Schedule
Schedule
October 19 - 20, 2024 ~ Shadow Yoga Basics
November 16 - 17, 2024 ~ Balakrama Prelude: Stepping Into Strength
December 14 - 15, 2024 ~ Balakrama Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
January 11 - 12, 2025~ Chaya Sancalanam: Churning of The Shadow
February 8 - 9, 2025 ~ Chaya Sancalanam Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
March 15 - 16, 2025 ~ Kartikeya Mandalam: Garland of Light
April 12 - 13, 2025 ~ Kartikeya Mandalam Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
May 10-11, 2025 ~ Ananda Tandava: Eternal Dance of Bliss
June 7 - 8, 2024 ~ Culminating the Preludes
Weekend Schedule
Friday 6 - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30 - 12pm
Sunday 8:30 - 12pm
Weekend Topics
~ Shadow Yoga Basics
The Shadow Yoga Basics workshop provides students with an opportunity to learn or review the Shadow Yoga warm-ups, which include a series of joint mobilization, body scanning, and squatting exercises, as well as introducing the fundamentals of the Shadow Yoga "style." This course is a prerequisite for all other Shadow Yoga Prelude Forms, and all levels are welcome.
~ Balakrama Prelude - Stepping Into Strength
Traditionally Balakrama is the first Shadow Yoga prelude that is introduced to those new to this style of Hatha Yoga. A dynamic bone strengthening form based on endurance, it actively engages one’s feet, ankles, knees, hips, navel and breath.
This is recommended for students who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics series.
~ Chaya Sanchalanam Prelude - Churning of The Shadow
This prelude is designed to teach the essence of this foundational energetic principle which lies at the heart of all internal arts. Along with activating the pranic winds (vayu/nadis), this warrior-sun form teaches one the art of graceful coordination.
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics and Balakrama Prelude.
~ Kartikeya Mandalam Prelude - Garland of Light
This advanced warrior-sun prelude form consists of intricate stance, waist, spine and arm work, which further increases, refines and penetrates the pranic force within. This prelude completes the foundational training required for entering the Shadow Yoga Full Practice Format and Nrtta Sadhana (The Rhythmic Dance of Shiva and its practice).
This course is open to those who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics, and Balakrama or Chaya Sanchalanam Preludes.
~ Ananda Tandava - Eternal Dance of Bliss
This advanced circular form incorporates the lessons learned from the prelude forms and utilizes the absorbed principles of unimposed posture and movement. This practice is intended to aid the student in the process of the dissolution of their mental projections so that they might see their true self. Physically, the practice is rather simple and the movements are accessible; the challenge, however, is in ones ability to remain focused on the void and unencumbered by their emotions.
Registration
This course is open to all levels of students. To register, submit completed application form for review. You will be notified upon receipt of application and acceptance into the course.
Tuition
2024-25 payment options
One-time payment option: $1800
Monthly auto-pay option: this option involves one down payment of $225 to reserve your place in the program, and 8 additional payments of $225 for a total of $2025.
Drop-in Weekend option: students can register for any of the weekend courses individually (with prior approval). The tuition is $250 per weekend. We are not offering any other drop-in classes or partial attendance options.
* Note: an additional 2.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card payments to help offset the cost of processing these payments. To avoid these charges you are welcome to pay with cash, check, Venmo, or direct bank transfer.
Refund & Course Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from the program prior to the first weekend session is permitted; students will receive a full refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be given for withdrawals after the program has begun nor will any credits or refunds be given for missed sessions.
If you are enrolled in the monthly payment option, understand that you are agreeing to make the scheduled monthly payments until completion of the course.
About The Teacher
Richmond Dickson is the Owner and Director of The New England School of Therapeutics. He is also a Structural Integration Therapist, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, and yoga instructor. Richmond's teaching derives from his 20 years of studying and practicing yoga, meditation, and the healing arts that, combined, are included in the term "bodywork". His primary yoga teachers are Scott Blossom and Matt Pesendian, and Shandor Remete, the founder of Shadow Yoga.
* Note: This course is not governed, regulated, or approved by the Division of Occupational Licensure of Massachusetts.
2024 - '25 Schedule
Schedule
October 19 - 20, 2024 ~ Shadow Yoga Basics
November 16 - 17, 2024 ~ Balakrama Prelude: Stepping Into Strength
December 14 - 15, 2024 ~ Balakrama Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
January 11 - 12, 2025~ Chaya Sancalanam: Churning of The Shadow
February 8 - 9, 2025 ~ Chaya Sancalanam Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
March 15 - 16, 2025 ~ Kartikeya Mandalam: Garland of Light
April 12 - 13, 2025 ~ Kartikeya Mandalam Prelude Form with Seed Asanas
May 10-11, 2025 ~ Ananda Tandava: Eternal Dance of Bliss
June 7 - 8, 2024 ~ Culminating the Preludes
Weekend Schedule
Friday 6 - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30 - 12pm
Sunday 8:30 - 12pm
Weekend Topics
~ Shadow Yoga Basics
The Shadow Yoga Basics workshop provides students with an opportunity to learn or review the Shadow Yoga warm-ups, which include a series of joint mobilization, body scanning, and squatting exercises, as well as introducing the fundamentals of the Shadow Yoga "style." This course is a prerequisite for all other Shadow Yoga Prelude Forms, and all levels are welcome.
~ Balakrama Prelude - Stepping Into Strength
Traditionally Balakrama is the first Shadow Yoga prelude that is introduced to those new to this style of Hatha Yoga. A dynamic bone strengthening form based on endurance, it actively engages one’s feet, ankles, knees, hips, navel and breath.
This is recommended for students who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics series.
~ Chaya Sanchalanam Prelude - Churning of The Shadow
This prelude is designed to teach the essence of this foundational energetic principle which lies at the heart of all internal arts. Along with activating the pranic winds (vayu/nadis), this warrior-sun form teaches one the art of graceful coordination.
This course is recommended for students who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics and Balakrama Prelude.
~ Kartikeya Mandalam Prelude - Garland of Light
This advanced warrior-sun prelude form consists of intricate stance, waist, spine and arm work, which further increases, refines and penetrates the pranic force within. This prelude completes the foundational training required for entering the Shadow Yoga Full Practice Format and Nrtta Sadhana (The Rhythmic Dance of Shiva and its practice).
This course is open to those who have completed the Shadow Yoga Basics, and Balakrama or Chaya Sanchalanam Preludes.
~ Ananda Tandava - Eternal Dance of Bliss
This advanced circular form incorporates the lessons learned from the prelude forms and utilizes the absorbed principles of unimposed posture and movement. This practice is intended to aid the student in the process of the dissolution of their mental projections so that they might see their true self. Physically, the practice is rather simple and the movements are accessible; the challenge, however, is in ones ability to remain focused on the void and unencumbered by their emotions.
Registration
This course is open to all levels of students. To register, submit completed application form for review. You will be notified upon receipt of application and acceptance into the course.
Tuition
2024-25 payment options
One-time payment option: $1800
Monthly auto-pay option: this option involves one down payment of $225 to reserve your place in the program, and 8 additional payments of $225 for a total of $2025.
Drop-in Weekend option: students can register for any of the weekend courses individually (with prior approval). The tuition is $250 per weekend. We are not offering any other drop-in classes or partial attendance options.
* Note: an additional 2.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card payments to help offset the cost of processing these payments. To avoid these charges you are welcome to pay with cash, check, Venmo, or direct bank transfer.
Refund & Course Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from the program prior to the first weekend session is permitted; students will receive a full refund minus a $200 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be given for withdrawals after the program has begun nor will any credits or refunds be given for missed sessions.
If you are enrolled in the monthly payment option, understand that you are agreeing to make the scheduled monthly payments until completion of the course.
About The Teacher
Richmond Dickson is the Owner and Director of The New England School of Therapeutics. He is also a Structural Integration Therapist, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, and yoga instructor. Richmond's teaching derives from his 20 years of studying and practicing yoga, meditation, and the healing arts that, combined, are included in the term "bodywork". His primary yoga teachers are Scott Blossom and Matt Pesendian, and Shandor Remete, the founder of Shadow Yoga.
* Note: This course is not governed, regulated, or approved by the Division of Occupational Licensure of Massachusetts.
Yoga & Ayurveda Lifestyle and Wellness Program
This program will spread out over 8 months and meet one weekend per month. Each weekend will meet on Fridays from 6:30 - 8:30pm, Saturdays 8am - 4pm, and Sundays 8am - 3pm, unless stated otherwise.
Each day will include instructor facilitated physical and energetic practices, lectures, meditations, and discussions, and the students will be given practices to be doing on their own in between each meeting. Upon completion, students will be well established in a daily routine of yoga and Ayurveda that will sustain them through the inevitable peaks and valleys of their lives. All levels are welcome.
Some of the Topics To Be Covered:
Dates: TBD
Where: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
* Note: This course is not governed, regulated, or approved by the Division of Occupational Licensure of Massachusetts.
This program will spread out over 8 months and meet one weekend per month. Each weekend will meet on Fridays from 6:30 - 8:30pm, Saturdays 8am - 4pm, and Sundays 8am - 3pm, unless stated otherwise.
Each day will include instructor facilitated physical and energetic practices, lectures, meditations, and discussions, and the students will be given practices to be doing on their own in between each meeting. Upon completion, students will be well established in a daily routine of yoga and Ayurveda that will sustain them through the inevitable peaks and valleys of their lives. All levels are welcome.
Some of the Topics To Be Covered:
- Ayurvedic Cooking
- Foundational Asana Vinyasa
- Setting Up A Home Practice
- Breathing, Meditation, and Mantra Practices
Dates: TBD
Where: TBD
Time: TBD
Cost: TBD
* Note: This course is not governed, regulated, or approved by the Division of Occupational Licensure of Massachusetts.