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American Massage & Bodywork Institute

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Volume 3 PublishedMay2017

1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210 Vienna, VA 22182 Tel. 571-620-7170 www.ambimassageschool.com

AmericanMassage&BodyworkInstitute

School Catalog Vol. 3

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WelcometotheAmericanMassage&BodyworkInstitute!

WhyMassageTherapy? According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new openings for massage therapists”.

WhatdoMassageTherapistsdo? Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. Through the power of their touch, massage therapists relieve chronic pain, help to rehabilitate injuries, improve blood circulation, relieve stress, promote relaxation, and aid in the overall wellness of clients.

WheredoMassageTherapistsWork? Today massage therapists work in spas, wellness centers, medical and chiropractic facilities, private offices, fitness centers, and some choose to see their clients in the privacy of either the client or therapists home.

WhycometotheAmericanMassage&BodyworkInstitute? The American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded to provide an elite introduction and education to those individuals who express a great interest in helping others feel better through the power of touch. With many years of combined massage experience, the ownership team at the AMBI shares the same vision: to enhance the student and alumni experience to provide the most talented and work-ready therapists in the country. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will be establishing its education based upon the findings from the Coalition of national Massage Therapy Organizations announced in the publication of their Entry-Level Analysis Project (ELAP). The coalition collected and analyzed survey data from massage profession projects and documents to make an informed recommendation of core content and training hours. The group’s members used accepted and successful instructional design methods to create an outline based on the most current and up-to-date topics that need to be included in the training of new therapists. The coalition is comprised of some of the most well-known and respected authorities, including:



• Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE)

• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

• Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

• Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)

• Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)

• Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF)

• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)

With the recommendations of this panel, combined with the experience of our ownership team, it is our goal to provide the best educational experience for each of our students, and to keep our alumni engaged to new developments in this dynamic industry. At the American Massage & Bodywork Institute, we are truly committed to your success, as when you graduate and join the profession you are not only ambassadors of our school, but also ambassadors of massage therapy and all of the wonderful health and wellness benefits that are available because of the meaningful power of touch. You really can love what you do, and your journey to becoming a massage therapist starts here at the American Massage & Bodywork Institute!



TableofContents General Information …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6 History/Ownership/Governing Body ………………………………....…….……….. Page 6 Mission Statement …………………………………………………………..…….……….. Page 6 Purpose and Instructional Objectives ………………………………………………. Page 7 School Licensure, Accreditation and Memberships ………………………..….. Page 7 Description of School Facilities ………………………………………………..……… Page 8 Program...…………………………………………………………………………….………….. Page 8 School Calendar / Holidays …………………………………………………….……….. Page 10 Campus Safety and Security Report ……………………………………….….……... Page 10 Student Right to Know ……………………………………………………………………. Page 10 Admissions and Entrance Requirements…….……………………………..……………… Page 11 General Admissions Requirements …………………………………………………... Page 11 Additional Admissions Requirements ………………………………………………. Page 12 Credit for Previous Training …………………………………………………………….. Page 13 Statement of Non-Discrimination ……………………………………………………. Page 13 Disability Services …………………………………………………………………………... Page 13 Student Disclosure Information ……………………………………………………………… Page 14 Grading Systems …………………………………………………………………………….. Page 14 Successful Completion of All Programs ……………………………………………. Page 15 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ………………………………………………. Page 18 Attendance Policy …………………………………………………………………………… Page 15 Tardy Policy …………………………………………………………………………………… Page 15 Student Grade Reporting ………………………………………………………………… Page 15 Students’ Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities …………………………………….. Page 15 Complaint / Grievance Policy ………………………………………………………..…. Page 16 Probation, Dismissal, and Readmission …………………………………………….. Page 16 Academic Probation …………………………………………………………..……………. Page 16 Attendance Probation …………………………………………………………………..…. Page 17 Re-Entries ………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 17 Probation Appeal Procedures …………………………………………………….……. Page 18 Rules Governing Dismissal for Unsatisfactory Academic Progress ……… Page 18 Dismissal for Reasons Other than Unsatisfactory Academic Progress … Page 19 Student Records ..………………………………………………………………………………… Page 19 Student / Graduate Records ……………………………………………………..……… Page 19



Student Conduct …………………………………………………………..……………………… Page 19 Standards of Behavior ……………………………………………………….……………. Page 19 Classroom and Laboratory Conduct …………………………………………………. Page 20 Scholastic Honesty …………………………………………………………………………. Page 20 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy ………………………………………. Page 20 Sexual Harassment …………………………………………………………………….…… Page 20 Clinical Training ……………………………………………………………………….…….. Page 21 Dress Code ……………………………………………………………………………………... Page 21 Telephones …………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 21 Transportation ………………………………………………………………………….…….. Page 21 Housing …………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 21 Attendance / Leave of Absence Information ………………………………….………… Page 21 Attendance …………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 21 Leave of Absence (LOA) …………………………………………………………………... Page 22 Tuition, Fees, and Refunds.……………………………………………………………………. Page 22 Massage Therapy Diploma Program ……………………………………..….………. Page 22 Financing ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 23 Refund Policy – Diploma Program ………………………………………….……….. Page 23 Program Curriculum……………………………………………………………………………… Page 23 Massage Therapy Diploma Program.………………………………………………… Page 24 Career Services ……….……………………………………………………………………… Page 26 Distance Education …………..…………………………………………………………….. Page 26 Ownership and Faculty Information ……………………………………………………….. Page 26 AMBI Ownership Team ………..……………………………………………….…………. Page 26 Chief School Officer ………………………………………………………………………... Page 27 Faculty …………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 27 Disclaimer The American Massage & Bodywork Institute fully reserves the right to change policies, fees, regulations, and calendar and to revise massage curriculum as deemed necessary and desirable. The information contained in this catalog is subject to change, and therefore, should not be considered as a contract between the school and the student. When there are changes to information in the catalog, AMBI will issue an Addendum for use until new and updated catalogs have been printed.



GeneralInformationHistory/Ownership/GoverningBody The American Massage & Bodywork Institute (AMBI) school is owned by the American Massage & Bodywork Institute, LLC, formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The owners of AMBI are Lester Zuckerman, MD, Marc Loev, MD, Henry Kim, Stephen Vereb, and Scott Deidun, MBA. Together this ownership team has nearly 25 years of education and massage business combined. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded in 2015. The campus contact information is as follows: American Massage & Bodywork Institute 1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210 Vienna, VA 22182 571-620-7170 AMBI normal hours of operation for administrative personnel are Monday through Friday from 9:00 – 6:00, and from 9:00 – 1:00 on Saturday. All business will be conducted from this campus, and an answering service will be provided to receive calls outside of normal business hours.

MissionStatementThe American Massage & Bodywork Institute will attract and offer educational opportunities to individuals expressing interest in massage as a career. We will become active proponents in each of the communities in which we operate schools to educate the public on the benefits of massage therapy, both for the reduction of pain and stress relief as well as the overall health and wellness benefits it can provide.

The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will provide an elite introduction and education to those individuals who express a great interest in helping others feel better through the power of touch. The school will also offer continuing education opportunities to licensed massage therapists that wish to expand their education and improve their skill-set and knowledge in this industry.

The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will keep current on new developments in this ever-changing industry. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will provide a safe, nurturing environment and each of our new massage therapists will be able to build a strong foundation, so that each student will have the opportunity to thrive.

The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will remain compliant and up to date with all state requirements ensuring our students and alumni the resources required to build and maintain their professional careers.



PurposeandInstitutionalObjectivesThe American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded to address a growing, nationwide concern: as Americans are becoming more health-conscious and receiving regular massage therapy, how do we meet the demands of the public at large in inviting and training qualified individuals to enter the profession as massage therapists. The programs at AMBI are designed for those individuals who seek to help others through the power of meaningful touch achieve a career in the massage therapy profession. As massage therapy continues to grow in demand, many other professionals are also adding massage therapy to their chosen profession.

With this in mind, AMBI is committed to being a change leader in the training of new therapists, providing continuing education for the existing therapist, and to work with the public to increase awareness of the benefits of massage therapy. AMBI is dedicated in their desire to provide a meaningful introduction to the massage therapy profession as well as to assist our graduates in finding meaningful employment upon the successful completion of our program.

SchoolLicensure,AccreditationandMemberships

AMBI is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). AMBI is located at 1593 Spring Hill Road Suite 210, Vienna, VA 22182. AMBI is Institutionally Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). In addition, COMTA endorsed our curriculum, recognizing us as one of the best programs in the country! COMTA’s mailing address is 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, and phone number is 202-888-6790.

AMBI is an NCBTMB Assigned School, a Board Certified Continuing Education Provider, and a School Member in good standing with ABMP and AMTA.



DescriptionofSchoolFacilitiesThe American Massage & Bodywork Institute is located at 1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210, Vienna, VA 22182. It is conveniently located in the Tyson’s Corner area with access to public transportation as well as ample parking for its students.

The campus features 6 total classrooms outfitted with the necessary and appropriate teaching tools for the program, to include: whiteboards; muscle and skeletal posters; skeletons; anatomy posters; and massage tables. Included in the campus is a student-operated massage clinic that is open to the public and is supervised by the faculty. There is an internal student break area that includes a refrigerator, and microwaves. There are administrative offices for staff to include Admissions, Faculty Office, Financial Assistance, and Reception area.

AMBI has provided computers and a reference library for its students. AMBI will maintain and ensure that students have access to the library with a collection of additional massage resources, equipment, and facilities that are adequate and appropriate for a massage therapy school.

ProgramMassageTherapy–DiplomaProgramProgram Description & Objective: The AMBI massage therapy program consists of 20 hours per week of on-ground campus training and 5 hours per week in online training. The program consists of seven, 100-hour courses for a total of 700 hours of training. The massage therapy program is taught in a linear fashion meaning every student progresses through the program in the same fashion to ensure that components are taught in a logical and orderly fashion. Upon graduation, the student’s will have a thorough understanding of the major muscle groups of the body, be able to identify the origin, insertion, and action of all major muscle groups, name anatomical structures in all body systems, define and discuss basic physiology, and define and discuss common pathologies of the body. In addition, student’s will be able to perform full 60 and 90-minute Swedish massage sessions, learn different massage techniques and modalities, and will be prepared to take the MBLEx state licensing examination, offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).

In addition to the successful completion of the MBLEx examination, to apply for a state license the applicant must also:

1) In the Commonwealth of Virginia: a student must graduate from a minimum 500-hour massage therapy program and submit an application and payment for licensure to the Virginia Board of Nursing.

2) In the District of Columbia: a student must graduate from a minimum 500-hour massage therapy program and submit an application, payment, and proof of CPR/First Aid certification to the DC Department of Health.



3) In the State of Maryland: a student must graduate from an accredited institution and submit an application, payment, and proof of CPR/First Aid certification to the MD Board of Chiropractors. Applicants must also successfully complete the MD Jurisprudence exam prior to licensure.

For questions regarding any other state where you may wish to consider licensure/certification, please visit: https://www.abmp.com/practitioners/state-requirements

AMBI’s 700-hour massage program is taught in two versions, each approximately 28 – 30 weeks in total length, depending on holiday schedule. At AMBI, we use the following clock-hour standard: a clock hour is defined as a 60-minute block of time consisting of 50 minutes of instruction with appropriate breaks.

The Massage Therapy Day Program meets Monday through Thursday from 9:15 – 3:00. Students are given 45 minutes for lunch each weekday. Each student is required to complete 5 additional hours of online training each week throughout the program, for a total of 25 hours of instruction each week.

The Massage Therapy Night/Weekend Program meets Tuesday through Thursday 6:00 – 10:30, and Saturday from 9:00 – 6:00. Students are given 30 minutes for dinner each weeknight, and 60 minutes for lunch on Saturday. Each student is required to complete 5 additional hours of online training each week throughout the program, for a total of 25 hours of instruction each week.

TotalProgramLength:700hoursRequiredCoursesCourse # Course Description Clock Hours

MT 100 Foundations of Massage 100

MT 200 Orientation of the Human Body 100

MT 220 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications I 100

MT 240 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications II 100

MT 260 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications III 100

MT 300 Pathologies and Adaptive Massage 100

MT 350 Clinic and Clinical Reasoning 100

*A detailed description of the curriculum can be found starting on page 23.



AMBISchoolCalendar/HolidaysObservedbytheSchoolAMBI’s academic year is hereby defined as July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, and next year is July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018. For a class start schedule, please contact AMBI.

We observe the following holidays, and are closed on each day listed below.

Month Holiday

January Closed January 1st

January Closed in observance of MLK Day (Monday)

March / April Closed for Spring Break the week prior to Easter

May Closed in observance of Memorial Day (Monday)

July Closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day

September Closed in observance of Labor Day (Monday)

November Closed in observance of Thanksgiving (Thursday)

December Closed from 12/24 through 12/31

If AMBI needs to close for an additional day due to building issues, weather, or other reason, students will be notified, and makeup days (typically Friday) will be announced when class resumes.

CampusSafetyandSecurityReport/StudentRighttoKnowAMBI publishes the policies and procedures for reporting crimes, as well as the types of crimes that have been committed on or near the campus in its Campus Safety and Security Report.

Beginning with the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, AMBI will publish a breakdown of student body diversity by ethnicity and gender. AMBI’s report will also disclose the completion or graduation rates for its students.

This publication will be added to further catalogs and will be made available upon request from a school administrator.



AdmissionsandEntranceRequirementsGeneral Admissions RequirementsAll applicants for the Massage Therapy Diploma program must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent prior to enrollment. A copy of this document is required to be submitted to AMBI prior to starting classes.

If a student is applying with a foreign diploma, it must be sent to a reputable and approved translation service, at the students’ expense. The translation and equivalency certification from an approved service must be received to be deemed acceptable.

All programs are conducted in English, and students must be proficient in verbal and written English to begin the AMBI Massage Therapy Diploma program. In addition, each student must be able to display the physical ability to lift and position clients, and display the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time for their occupation. AMBI reserves the right to determine if applicants can meet these requirements. Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance recognized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Admissions process consists of the following:

• Meeting with an AMBI Admissions representative

• Completing all admissions documents and essay

• Participating in an interview with a Senior Instructor or Director of Education

• A financial assistance appointment may also be conducted at the campus depending on how the student wishes to pay the tuition. AMBI accepts credit cards and checks for enrollment. In addition, AMBI works with organizations to provide private student financing programs.

Following the successful completion of the above items, candidates will be notified by telephone if their application has been accepted for admission to AMBI. The student will be notified when their course is to begin as well as the Orientation schedule for the class start period.

All fees and payments, with the exception of any non-refundable fee remitted to the school by a prospective student shall be refunded if the student is not admitted, does not enroll in the school, does not begin the program or course, withdraws prior to the start of the program, or is dismissed prior to the start of the program.



AdditionalAdmissionsRequirementsThe Massage Therapy Diploma Program offered by the American Massage & Bodywork Institute is being taught in a hybrid fashion. What this means is that each week, you will be required to complete 5 hours of coursework online in addition to your normal scheduled class time. Before registering for a hybrid course, it is important to make sure that you meet the following minimum requirements. Registering for a hybrid program requires access to technology such as a computer, laptop, or tablet as well as a set of technical skills, and certain personal behaviors that may be different from those required in a traditional classroom.

TechnologyRequirementsMinimum technology requirements: Internet access and a modern browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer 7 or later. Access to Microsoft Office 2007 or later. All of the above are met by the computers made available to students in the campus library.

Skill Requirements

• Sending and receiving emails

• Attaching and retrieving documents to emails

• Using search engines such as Google or Bing

• Navigating websites

• Ability to construct a document using Microsoft Word

• Saving and retrieving documents and files on your computer

Learning Requirements

• Good at written communication

• Self-motivated

• Organized

• Ability to study independently

AMBI does have a computer laboratory for the students, so the online portion could be completed at the campus outside of the students’ normal class schedule.



Credit for Previous Training TransferabilityofAMBICredits AMBI cannot and does not imply or guarantee that any credits earned at AMBI are transferable to another institution. The institution you choose to attend after AMBI controls the acceptance of any such credits earned. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not another institution will accept credits earned from AMBI.

AcademicTransferCreditforPostsecondaryGeneralEducationfromOutsideInstitutionsAt AMBI, in order to graduate, you must successfully complete our 700-hour massage therapy program in its entirety. As such, we do not offer credit for previous education completed at other institutions or for experiential learning. No tuition discounts will be awarded based on previous education or experience.

StatementofNon-DiscriminationThe American Massage & Bodywork Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, or veteran status in the recruitment of students or for the purposes of implementing one of its policies, procedures, or activities.

DisabilityServicesIn accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the 1990 Americans with Disability Act (ADA), AMBI will provide reasonable and individualized accommodations for students who have provided proper documentation outlining their disabilities and have requested reasonable and appropriate accommodations. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities to seek available assistance and make their needs known at the time of enrollment or as the need arises due to disability.

Documentation to support a disability request must be provided to AMBI at the time of the request. This information is voluntary and confidential. The information provided is used by AMBI to identify reasonable and necessary accommodations in an attempt to overcome the effect of conditions that limit the participation of qualified disabled students.



StudentDisclosureInformationGradingSystemsStudents of AMBI are tested, both via examinations as well as with practical demonstrations (to include formative assessments of learned material), and must successfully complete each course with a passing grade, or the course must be repeated.

GradingforallCourses

Letter Grade Description Percentage CGPA

A Outstanding 89.5 – 100 4.0

B Above Average 79.5 – 89.49 3.0

C Average 69.5 – 79.49 2.0

F Failure Below 69.5 0.0

W Withdrawn N/A N/A

I Incomplete N/A N/A

W = Withdrawn. This grade is assigned if a student withdraws or is dropped from a course. It is assigned for courses in which a student attended at least 1 day but less than 50% of a scheduled course. W has no impact on the cumulative GPA (CGPA). The grade is considered attempted but not earned when calculating maximum timeframe for determination of satisfactory academic progress. Please note that students who withdraw or are dismissed from a course in which they attended more than 50% of a scheduled course receive an earned grade. Any uncompleted work is assigned a grade of zero. Such grades are used in determining an overall grade for the course.

I = Incomplete. All coursework is due by the final day of each course. In rare, documentable emergency situations, a student may be granted an extension of up to 7 calendar days from the last scheduled day of a course to complete all course requirements. If the student fails to complete the necessary coursework within 7 calendar days, a grade of zero will be assigned for all missed assignments. This zero grade is averaged with a student’s other grades to determine the final grade for the course.



SuccessfulCompletionofAllProgramsA student has successfully completed a course when he/she has earned a passing grade of “C” or better (a 2.0 GPA or higher), and has successfully met the required attendance of 80% attended for a course.

AttendancePolicyRegular and consistent attendance is expected of all students, and is an essential component in academic success. When a student enrolls, the student agrees to accept responsibility for regularly attending each course. Attendance information is recorded daily and kept as part of the student’s permanent academic record.

AMBI reserves the right to dismiss any student who incurs excessive absences. A student that misses an assigned test (written or practical) will receive a grade of zero unless the instructor deems the absence to be of a justifiable nature. If deemed justifiable in nature, the instructor will work directly with the student to make up the missed work in a timely fashion.

At AMBI, each Massage Therapy Diploma course is 100 clock hours in length. Any student failing to meet the 80% rule, or 80 clock hour attendance requirement is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including: being placed on attendance probation; failing a course; or dismissal for repeated violations.

Students of AMBI are advised that if they are absent for fourteen consecutive days (including weekends and holidays) they will be withdrawn from school.

TardyPolicyTardy arrivals or early departures are recorded by the instructor, and is calculated in the overall attendance record. Students are required to attend courses regularly, which include: being on time daily; not leaving early; and coming back from scheduled breaks on time.

StudentGradeReportingAt the completion of each course, the student will be notified of his/her final score, or GPA, for the course.

Students’Rights,Privileges,andResponsibilitiesEach and every student at AMBI has the right to be treated in a fair, professional manner, free of judgment and discrimination. It is therefore the responsibility of each student and employee of



AMBI to treat each other in a fair and courteous manner so that our school remains a positive learning environment for all our students, guests, and employees. Other responsibilities will be listed under the Student Conduct section.

Complaint/GrievancePolicyIn the event situations arise involving a disagreement or dispute between students, or a student and employee of AMBI, the following procedure is employed:

1. A student may request an individual meeting with the student or staff member with whom the problem exists. If resolution is unsuccessful, the student may:

2. Present the issue in writing to the Director of Education. If resolution is unsuccessful, the student may:

3. Request a meeting with the President: A written statement of the problem is prepared by the student and submitted to the President for review. If a student wishes, he/she may request the presence of another appropriate party to assist in resolution of the problem.

All grievances are responded to within 10 days of their submission. All copies of dispute documentation will be retained in the student files for future reference.

If, after the student has gone through the above, still feels as though his/her grievance has not been resolved, the student may contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia at 804-225-2600 or the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) at 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015, or 202-888-6790 as a last resort. Students will not be subjected to adverse actions by any school official as a result of initiating a complaint.

Probation,DismissalandReadmission

AcademicProbationIf a student fails to meet a 2.0 GPA for a course, he/she will receive an F for the course and be placed on Academic Probation. The failed course must be re-taken. Upon successful completion of the course taken the second time, the Academic Probation designation will be removed. Any student that fails the same course twice is subject to dismissal by AMBI.



AttendanceProbation

If a student fails to meet the stated 80%, or 80 clock hours of attendance for a course, he/she will be placed on Attendance Probation. If the student meets the academic standards to pass the course (a 2.0 GPA or higher), the student will be allowed to move to the next course, and provided that he/she meets the stated attendance policy for the next course, the Attendance Probation designation will be removed. If a student fails to meet the stated attendance policy for a second course in a row, the student will fail the course, regardless of academic performance and will have to repeat the course. If, while repeating a course, the student fails to meet the stated attendance requirements, the student is subject to dismissal by AMBI.

All students are strongly encouraged and expected to be in school each day. Probationary periods can last from 4 – 8 weeks in length, or longer, and consistent policy violators are subject to dismissal from AMBI under each probation status.

Re-EntriesAll students that choose to re-enroll to finish their program must re-enter at the beginning of a new course. The satisfactory academic progress (SAP) that a student left the program with is the SAP status they re-enroll in.

Re-Entries from a Dismissal Status: A student that was dismissed can only be re-admitted to school after a formal appeal has been submitted in writing, and the school administrators have met to discuss the reasons for your dismissal. This process may require the dismissed student to appear in front of the school administrators to ensure that previous enrollment issues and/or challenges have been addressed.

Re-Entries from a Withdrawal Status: A student who wishes to re-enter a program must first meet with a school administrator to discuss the reason for your initial withdrawal, and to determine if a return to school is right for you. The student will also need to meet with the financial institution that secured their loan to ensure that you are eligible to receive financing to finish the program. For a student that was otherwise in good academic standing, a student may re-enter the program once per academic year. Re-entry is provided when all of the above has been completed, and space is available. For students that re-enter the program within 180 days of their last date of attendance, their original tuition is honored. Charges for students who re-enter beyond 180 days are subject to any increase in tuition. A student who wishes to re-enter after one calendar year is subject to re-taking the entire program, and must pay the current tuition to enroll.



ProbationAppealProceduresWithin 5 business days of the student receiving notification of probationary status, students may appeal the decision directly by submitting a written appeal to the Director of Education. The appeal must explain the circumstances that a student believes would have a bearing on the removal of the probationary status.

Appeals must be well-documented. Along with proper documentation, the appeal must contain information about how the situation has either changed or been remedied to ensure the student does not continue to be placed on a probationary status. If the appeal is not granted by the Director of Education, the student may submit a request for review to the President of AMBI.

SatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)All students must meet established minimum standards of attendance and achievement with regard to GPA and successful course completion while enrolled at AMBI.

RulesGoverningDismissalforUnsatisfactorySatisfactoryAcademicProgressMaximum Timeframe (MTF): Students are required to complete their education within 150% of the published program length. There are 7 courses in the Diploma program, and therefore any student failing more than 3 individual courses will be dismissed by AMBI for violation of MTF.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): At all times, students must maintain a 2.0 CGPA or higher. If a student fails a course, he/she is required to re-take the course, with the highest grade used for CGPA calculations. If, upon re-taking a course, a student fails the same course a second time, he/she will be dismissed for unsatisfactory academic progress.

Academic Progress will be assessed at two times in the program: the midpoint and the end of the scheduled program. If the student fails to have met SAP at either of these two points, the student will be dismissed from the program. In either of the above scenarios, the student who violates either MTF or CGPA will be ineligible for re-admittance for a period of one year. If he/she decides to re-enroll after one year has ended, he/she will be required to sit for the entire program length again. Please see appeal procedures in this catalog for more information about the process for appealing an academic decision, such as SAP.



DismissalforReasonsOtherthanUnsatisfactoryAcademicProgressViolations of acceptable student conduct. Please see student conduct section for details.

StudentRecords

Student/GraduateRecordsThe American Massage & Bodywork Institute strives to provide privacy and security of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Our FERPA Notification of Rights can be found on our website, at:

https://www.ambimassageschool.com/legal/legal-doc-scott-1/

Student records are permanently retained by AMBI and are available to students/graduates on request. Student education files are kept on campus for a period of 3 years of leaving AMBI, though transcripts will be housed electronically. Students wishing to receive a copy of their transcripts are encouraged to call the campus and request a copy of their record. Academic transcripts shall be provided upon request if the student is in good financial standing with AMBI.

StudentConduct

StandardsofBehaviorAll students of AMBI must adhere to high standards and conduct so as to not interfere with the learning process of another student, and the classroom presentation by the instructor or the progress of the class in general. In addition, AMBI does conduct business during class times and the students’ behavior must not interfere with AMBI’s normal business practices. Any student whose conduct interferes with the mission of the school is subject to suspension and/or dismissal.

Reasons for suspension and/or dismissal include, but are not limited to:

• Breach of school policies

• Carrying a weapon

• Academic fraud or cheating

• Disorderly conduct which in any way interferes with the learning process of any

student or instructor

• Disorderly conduct which interferes with the normal business operations of AMBI



• Disorderly conduct which interferes with the normal business of our office building

• Entering the campus under the influence of alcohol or drugs of any kind

• Excessive absences or tardiness

• Failure to conform to the rules and policies of the school

• Falsifying any school record

• Instigation, or participation in rebellious or aggressive activities against the

administration or students

• Physical or verbal threats

• Putting client or student safety in jeopardy

• Refusal to follow reasonable instruction from a member of the administration

• Theft

• Unsatisfactory academic progress

• Vandalism of campus, student, or building property

• Solicitation which reflects unfavorably upon the school

The American Massage & Bodywork Institute reserves the right, in the exercise of its judgment, to suspend and/or dismiss a student for any of the above reasons. A student dismissed for unsatisfactory conduct may be readmitted to the program following an appeal by the dismissed student, at the sole discretion of the administration.

Classroom and Laboratory Conduct: Safety is stressed for both the client and therapist, and is an important component of our training. Eating is allowed only in designated areas. Proper care and maintenance of equipment is expected at all times. Students are required to clean up after themselves and maintain a neat and orderly campus environment. Homework and studying outside of normal class hours is required, and students are expected to be prepared for class each day.

Scholastic Honesty: Cheating, in any form, is not acceptable. Any student found cheating is subject to a zero on the work they cheated on, and may be subject to suspension and/or dismissal from the program. If a student is assessed a zero for work that was plagiarized or cheated on, no make-up work is accepted for that assignment.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy: AMBI endorses the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Sexual Harassment: Sexual Harassment is defined as any sexual advance, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct where submission to or rejection of such advances, requests or conduct affects a benefit such as terms of employment or for the purposes for continuation of education, or, when such advances, requests, or conduct have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or education by creating an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or sexually offensive environment.



Complaints relating to sexual harassment incidents are to be addressed on an Incident Report Form and directed to the Director of Education or the direct supervisor for immediate action. A thorough investigation will be initiated and appropriate consequences will be enforced.

At AMBI, we take claims of sexual harassment very seriously, and sexual harassment will not be tolerated at our school. Due to the very sensitive nature of massage therapy, all claims of sexual harassment will be investigated by the campus staff to ensure the situation is addressed. Every student and employee has a responsibility to foster and maintain a positive learning environment free from all forms of sexual harassment.

Clinical Training: Students are scheduled for 80 hours of clinical time, and are required to complete this course to graduate. During clinic time, all school rules apply to clinic hours, and students are not paid for the clinic time. While participating in clinic, students are required and expected to remain professional at all times.

Dress Code: Proper personal hygiene is a must prior to attending class. School uniforms are to be clean and worn at all times during class. Hair is to be neatly groomed, and no caps are permitted. Nails are to be kept cut short, and we ask that you refrain from using cologne or perfume as it may offend others.

Telephones: Use of cellular phones in the classroom is prohibited as it disrupts the education process.

Transportation: AMBI does not provide student transportation. We are conveniently located in Tyson’s Corner and there is a Silver Line Metro Stop close to the campus. There is also adequate parking, and we encourage carpooling.

Housing: AMBI does not provide housing for students.

Attendance / Leave of Absence Information

Attendance

As previously stated (please see Attendance Probation), students of AMBI are expected to regularly attend school and attendance is a critical component in student success. Each of our 7 courses is 100 hours in length and students must be in attendance 80 hours of each module, at minimum, or they may be placed on attendance probation. Each student is expected to be on time for their school schedule, return at the appropriate time from breaks, and to stay until class is dismissed.

AMBI does not distinguish between excused or unexcused absences under its attendance policy. In addition, any student that misses 14 consecutive days (including weekends and holidays) will be withdrawn from the program. For days missed, it is the students’ sole responsibility to meet with their instructor to make up for any missed assignments.



Arriving late, leaving early, or not returning from scheduled breaks on time are all forms of tardiness, and these will be factored towards your daily attendance and recorded as such.

LeaveofAbsence(LOA)A student may request to go on a LOA, but there are specific reasons that we will grant a student a LOA.

These reasons include, but are not limited to:

• Medical (including pregnancy)

• Family care to include loss of a family member, illness or injury

• Military Duty

• Jury Duty

• Other special circumstances beyond the student control

A student wishing to request a LOA should see the Director of Education, explain the reason for requesting a LOA, and fill out the Request for LOA Form. Whenever possible, students should request an LOA at the end of a course and when the student is ready to return, they must return at the beginning of that next course. LOA requests must always be made in writing, unless an unforeseen circumstance prevents the student from providing a prior written request. In this type of scenario, AMBI will document the situation and collect a written request from the student at a later date.

The total maximum number of days a student may be on a leave of absence within a 12-month period cannot exceed 180 days.

If a student does not resume attendance at the institution on or before the end of an approved leave of absence, the institution must treat the student as a withdrawal and the date that the leave of absence was approved should be considered the last date of attendance for refund purposes.

Tuition,FeesandRefundsMassageTherapy–DiplomaProgram Tuition Books & Supplies

$9,200 $795 to include books, student insurance, and student uniforms.

The total cost of the 700-hour Massage Therapy Diploma program is $9,995. AMBI will provide all books, student insurance, and student uniforms. AMBI does not charge a registration fee or an enrollment fee, however a tuition deposit is taken at time of enrollment.



Financing AMBI accepts credit cards and checks for enrollment. In addition, AMBI works with organizations to provide private student lending options, and has an internal cash-payment financing program available to those that qualify. These applications are completed at our campus with an AMBI representative. At this time, AMBI does not participate in the federal student aid program.

RefundPolicy–MassageTherapyProgram For new students, AMBI offers a 3-day cancellation period, in which all tuition and fees will be returned to the student if they cancel their enrollment within the first 3 scheduled class days. A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the first quartile (25%) of the program shall be entitled to a refund of 75% of the cost of the program. A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the second quartile (more than 25% but less than 50%) of the program shall be entitled to a refund amounting to 50% of the cost of the program. A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the third quartile (more than 50% but less than 75%) of the program shall be entitled to a refund amounting to 25% of the cost of the program. A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the fourth quartile (more than 75%) of the program shall not be entitled to a refund.

ProgramCurriculum The educational objective of our 700-hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program is to provide an elite introduction to massage therapy and prepare our students to successfully complete their state licensing examination (MBLEx), offered by FSMTB. After successfully completing our diploma program and passing the state exam, students will be allowed to apply for their massage license. The AMBI Massage Therapy Program is taught in a linear fashion, meaning that the successful completion of each course is the prerequisite to taking the next course.



MassageTherapyDiplomaProgramCurriculum

MT 100 – Foundations of Massage During MT 100, Foundations of Massage, the student will learn about the history and evolution of massage, preventing disease transmission, laws and regulations, and ethics of massage. Students will also learn the benefits and effects of massage, massage cautions and contraindications, and the therapeutic relationship. In addition, the student will learn about the massage equipment, body mechanics principles, core concepts for massage and bodywork application, and several common massage strokes. 60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours MT 200 – Orientation of the Human Body In MT 200, Orientation of the Human Body, the students will receive an overview of the Integumentary System, the Skeletal System, and the Fascial System. In addition, the students will receive an Orientation to the Human Body, and the Muscular System. In massage application, the students will learn the rest of the basic massage strokes, and how to plan a session. Pre-requisite is course MT 100.

60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours MT 220 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications I In MT 220, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications I, students will learn several body systems, to include: Lymphatic; Immune; Digestive; Respiratory; Endocrine; Reproductive; and Urinary Systems. Students will also learn the muscles of the head, neck, jaw, spine, and thorax. In addition, students will learn about the nervous system. Pre-requisite is course MT 200. 60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours MT 240 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications II In MT 240, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications II, students will learn about the Cardiovascular and Urinary System, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and take a Mid-term Evaluation. In addition, the students will learn about the muscles of the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, shoulder, and arm. Finally, the student will be introduced to client assessment and session planning to achieve massage session goals. Pre-requisite is course MT 220. 60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours



MT 260 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications III In MT 260, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications III, students will learn about a career in massage therapy, and all the options available to the therapist for employment. In addition, students will learn additional client assessment techniques. During this course, students will learn about the muscles of the pelvis, hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot. Pre-requisite is course MT 240. 60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours MT 300 – Pathologies and Adaptive Massage Techniques In MT 300, Pathologies and Adaptive Massage Techniques, students will learn about documentation and client files, adapting sessions for clients with common pathologies, and special populations. In addition, students will learn professional communication skills and prepare for work in the student clinic. CPR and First Aid is also taught in MT 300. Pre-requisite is course MT 260.

60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours MT 350 – Clinic and Clinical Reasoning In MT 350, Clinic and Clinical Reasoning, students will learn to work daily in a student-run massage clinic. In addition, students will complete four case studies and four practice examinations in preparation for the MBLEx exam, offered by FSMTB. Pre-requisite is course MT 300.

80 laboratory hours / 20 case study hours

Minimum GPA

For each course and program, satisfactory academic progress (SAP) entails a minimum 2.0 CGPA to be maintained at all times as well as maintaining an 80% overall attendance for each course. The Director of Education and all faculty members will maintain posted office hours for academic and/or course advising outside of normal class time. Tutoring services will be provided, and schedules will be posted.



Career Services AMBI does not guarantee job placement, however, our staff is committed to assisting each student with the successful transition from student, through the state licensing exam, to applying for licensure, and to help them secure gainful employment after graduation. AMBI is committed to maintaining an open job board and to assist the students and employers to fill open positions with our talented graduates. AMBI will host campus career fairs, and have employers as guest speakers from time to time.

DistanceEducation The massage therapy diploma program and massage refresher courses all have a distance education weekly requirement. This means that outside of normal scheduled class time, students will be expected to train in an online environment approximately 5 hours per week of study. Please see Additional Admissions Requirements on Page 12 for further details.

OwnershipandFacultyInformationAMBIOwnershipTeam The American Massage & Bodywork Institute is owned by five individuals, who also serve on the Board of Directors for the school. Marc Loev, MD, is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Marc also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tulane University with a double major in Biology and Political Economics. Lester Zuckerman, MD, is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Les also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from City University of New York Biomedical Program. Stephen Vereb holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication from Pennsylvania State University. Henry Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. Scott Deidun, MBA, is a graduate of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Scott also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.



ChiefSchoolOfficer Scott Deidun, MBA will serve as the CEO & President of AMBI, and will be responsible for all daily operations of the school. Scott will also meet regularly with the Board of Directors (the 4 other owners).

Faculty

Katherine Dudero, DC Director of Education/Instructor

Anastasia Kemp, LMT Faculty Instructor

Kyle Spain, LMT Faculty Instructor

David Fields, LMT Faculty Instructor

Bernadette Binns, LMT Faculty Instructor

Sara Rennie, LMT Faculty Instructor

Debbie Dey, LMT Faculty Instructor

AMBI maintains a student to instructor ratio of no greater than 20 students to any instructor, in both lecture and bodywork (lab) classrooms.

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