Description
Health Walk Today Massage and Wellness Institute
We offer a 9 month program with two different start/end options. Session A: September –
May, Session B: April – December
Mission Statement:
The purpose of HealthWalkToday Massage and Wellness Institute is to help people have
healthier minds and healthier lives by restoring, rejuvenating and revitalizing the body. We
will prepare our students to be well rounded; providing the knowledge and skills to help them
succeed in their profession.
What HealthWalkToday Students Can Expect to Gain:
• Understand the purpose and function of massage as used in the United States and
around the world
• Understand the language, terms and defnitions used in massage
• Create and teach specifc techniques in massage
• Learn which techniques to use for the appropriate settings
• Meet the standards set by the State of Wisconsin and Illinois for massage
• Participate in continuing education programs
• Develop and deepen your own personal intention of others and yourself regarding
physical emotions and health
Tuition is $16,000 (minus the application fee of $100) if paid in full one month in advance of the start of training.
Tuition is $18,000 if a payment plan is used. A payment of $2000 (minus the application fee
of $100) must be made by one month prior to start. Eight (8) additional monthly payments of
$2000 will be required.
Employment Services
HealthWalkToday Massage and Wellness Institute does not offer job placement services. We
will help you progress in your knowledge of and ability to locate a massage therapy position
and offer mentoring on your career as you progress through the program. We will make all
reasonable attempts (i.e. recommendations/referrals) to connect you with opportunities that
come to our attention. We do not guarantee employment placement.
Serving SE WI and Northern IL
6111 120th Avnue
Kenosha, WI 53142
262-960-0102
[email protected]
www.healthwalktoday.com
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