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STUDENT CATALOGOF

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

LOCATION: 10960 Three Chopt Road

Suites A, B, C & DHenrico, VA 23233

(804) 290-0980

www.lotusva.com

Revised 6/1/2018

Certificate to operate issued by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia

Table of ContentsTopic Page number

Mission statement 5History of the Lotus School of Integrated Professions 5(Hereinafter the Lotus School) General physical facilities and equipment 5 Academic calendar 5Programs offered 6Program start and end dates 6Admissions procedures 6-7Grading system 7Policy on tardiness 7Policy on expulsion 7-8Honor policy 8Policy on satisfactory progress 8Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion, and refund policy 8-10 Except for Veterans eligible for Veterans benefits Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion, and refund policy 10-11for Veterans eligible for Veterans benefits Job placement 11Student services 12Policy on non-discrimination 12Policy on sexual harassment 12-13Policy on complaint resolution 13-14Policy on leave of absence 14-15Policy on Probation 15

600 Hour Massage Therapy Program

Faculty & staff 16Admissions prerequisites and requirements 16Educational goals and objectives 17Number and definition of clock hours 18Breakdown for length of each course 18Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 18-19 Class size 19Policy on attendance 19Student practicum clinic attendance policy 19-20Policy on make-up work 20Tests, mid-terms and final examination 20Student clinic practicum hours 20-21Demonstration massage 21

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Policy on conduct 21Required levels of performance for graduation 22Type of document awarded upon graduation 22Tuition and other student charges 22-13Methods and terms for tuition payment 23Student transfer policy 23-25Pre-admission placement tests 25Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for Licensure 26Massage class hours 26Student practicum clinic hours 26

600 Hour Esthetics Program

Faculty and staff 27Admission prerequisites and requirements 27Educational goals and objectives 27-28Professional curriculum 28Number and definition of clock hours 28Breakdown for length of each course 28Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 28Class size 28Policy on attendance 29Policy on make-up work 29Student clinic practicum performance 29-30Policy on conduct 30Required levels of performance for graduation 30-31Type of document awarded upon graduation 31Tuition and other student charges 31Additional costs 31Methods and terms for tuition payment 31Student transfer policy 31-32Esthetics class schedules 33

600 Hour Master Esthetics Program

Faculty and staff 34Admissions prerequisites and requirements 34-35Educational goals & objectives 35Professional curriculum 600 hour master esthetic program 35Practical performance requirements 35Number and definition of clock hours 35Breakdown for length of each course 35Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 36

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Class size 36Policy on attendance 36Policy on make-up work 36Student clinic practicum performance 37Policy on conduct 37Required levels of performance for graduation 38Type of document awarded upon graduation 38Tuition and other student charges 38Methods and terms for tuition payment 38Additional costs 39Student transfer policy 39-40Master esthetics class schedules 40

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program

Faculty & staff 41Admission prerequisites and requirements 41Educational goals and objectives 41Number and definition of clock hours 42Breakdown for length of each course 42Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 42-43Class size 43Policy on attendance 43Policy on make-up work 43-44Policy on conduct 44Required levels of performance for graduation 44Type of document awarded upon graduation 45Tuition and other student charges 45Methods and terms for tuition payment 45Student transfer policy 45Pre admission placement tests 46Commonwealth of Virginia educational requirements 46Yoga class schedules 46

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Mission Statement

The Lotus School of Integrated Professions (Lotus School) is dedicated to creating an environment conducive to students learning a career integrating various modalities. Students through their chosen careers are supported by Lotus School in working from a place of connectedness and oneness to benefit the profession and society.

History of Lotus School of Integrated Professions

The Lotus School was established in 1996 as the American Institute of Massage, and is owned and operated by Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV. The American Institute of Massage was operated as a massage school solely until June of 2015 when it became the American Institute of Healing Therapies. In February, 2016 the American Institute of Healing Therapies became the Lotus School of Integrated Professions and began offering professional training in several modalities.

General Physical Facilities and Equipment

The Lotus School is located at 10960 Three Chopt Road. The facility is approximately 4,300 square feet encompassing four classrooms, two lobbies, multipurpose room, student center, and administrative office, faculty office, five restrooms, storage room and a Wellness Center with four treatment rooms.

Equipment consists of but is not limited to: desks, massage tables, chairs, charts, skeletons, marker board, digital projectors, professional subscriptions, library books, reference books, towels, sheets, product, office equipment, computers, various massage equipment, yoga mats, blankets & straps, treatment tables, magnifier lamps, steamers, adjustable stools, instrument tables, Wood’s lamps, sterilization machines, dermabrasion machines (both crystal and non-crystal), towel cabbies. There is enough equipment to meet the required ratios of students to equipment for each section taught, to ensure each student has access to all necessary equipment.

Academic Calendar - Official Holidays

May 28, 2018 Memorial DayJuly 1-7, 2018 Summer Break (Includes July 4, 2018)September 3, 2018 Labor DayNovember 21-23, 2018 Thanksgiving HolidayDecember 17-31, 2018 Winter BreakJanuary 1, 2019 New Year’s DayMay 27, 2019 Memorial DayJuly 1-7, 2019 Summer Break (Includes July 4, 2019)September 2, 2019 Labor Day

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Programs offered at Lotus School

600 hour massage therapy program600 hour esthetics program600 hour master esthetics program200 hour yoga teacher training program

Program Start and End Dates for 2018-2019 Academic Year

Fall day massage program September 11, 2017 to May 20, 2018Fall night massage program September 14, 2017 to August 12, 2018Fall day esthetics program October 2, 2017 to May 21, 2018 Spring day massage program April 2, 2018 to December 2, 2018Spring night massage program May 7, 2018 to April 11, 2019Spring day master esthetics program June 6, 2018 to February 2, 2019Fall day massage program September 10, 2018 to May 20, 2019Fall night massage program September 13, 2018 to August 11, 2019Fall yoga teacher training program September 10, 2018 to March 30, 2019Spring day esthetics program February 20, 2019 to October 6, 2019Spring night esthetics program April 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020

Admissions Procedures

All students wishing to enroll in the Lotus School must follow identical procedures applicable to any of the programs they wish to pursue. Prospective students must tour the facility and have and interview with a school representative. The prospective student must wait at least 24 hours before submitting an application for admission after the tour. An application form must be competed and accompanied by a $100.00 registration fee, a brief written statement as to why the student wishes to pursue a career in his or her desired program of study, proof of high school diploma or equivalent, copy of prospective student’s identification, as well as any other prerequisites for their respective program.

In the rare event the student does not have a copy of their high school diploma due to uncontrollable events the student may take an exam that is recognized as equivalent to a high school graduate and have the passing scores sent directly to the school. The prospective student must also explain in detail as to why the original diploma is not available.

If the prospective student wishes to use a college diploma, the diploma or transcripts must indicate graduating from an associates program or higher from an accredited college.

If the prospective student received their high school training in another country the prospective student must present the school with a certified translation as well as a certification that the training is equivalent to that of a high school graduate in the United States of America.

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The admissions representative will evaluate the submitted information and determine if the student meets the requirements for admission. Students may enroll in a program if they meet all the requirements up to the first day of class. Once a student has met the admissions requirements and is accepted into a program the student will sign an enrollment agreement and arrange to pay; a deposit, one month’s tuition; the full tuition; or provide proof of funding by a third party agency which will pay the school directly.

All acceptances are processed based on a first come, first served and space available basis. Once the Lotus School’s enrollment for classes is at capacity, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list for admissions.

Lotus School will provide reasonable assistance to students seeking credit approval for student loans after such students are formally enrolled in the Program.

Grading System

The grading system is based on the following scale:

90 – 100 = A80 – 89 = B70 – 79 = C65 – 69 = D

64 and Below = F

The scale compares to the customary scale of an A equaling a 4.0.

Policy On Tardiness

Whenever a student arrives more than 5 minutes late to class or leaves before the instructor has dismissed the class that student will be deemed to be tardy for that class period unless they fall under the guidelines for the absence time frame of 15 minutes early or late.

Policy On Expulsion

The Director of Education has the authority to dismiss any student from the program for good cause or to place a student on probation subject to conditions the Director, and is solely within his discretion. However, in any event, good cause shall include but not be limited to any of the following:

A material breach of the policy on conduct set forth in this catalog; An instance of “prohibited conduct” as set forth in the policy on conduct; Failure by the student to meet his/her obligations as set forth under the enrollment

agreement; Violation of attendance policy as set forth in the policy on attendance;

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Conduct which is or has the potential to be damaging to the reputation or image of the program or to the Lotus School clinic;

Unprofessional, disorderly or disruptive conduct; Violation of honor policy, and Failure to meet financial obligations.

Honor Policy

Students are expected to do their own work. Students should not look at/copy from any other student’s work. Assignments given by an instructor are to be completed by the student given the assignment. Test materials are not to be taken from the school or copied in any form. It will be up to the Director of Education to decide the punishment for breaking the honor policy which may include expulsion.

Policy On Satisfactory Progress

Students must have at least a D (65) aggregate score at the end of the first quarter. The students must have a D+ (68) aggregate score by the end of the second quarter. Students must have a C (70) aggregate score by the end of the program.

Any student who falls below this level of performance will be placed on probation for the next section, having been advised of this in writing. At the end of the next section if the student has not met the level of performance required then the student will be dismissed. The student will be allowed to reapply for admission to the Lotus School at the beginning of the next session as a prospective new student.

The student must complete the program requirements in no more than (3) three-months after the last scheduled day of class. The student is assigned a grade of incomplete until all requirements have been completed within the 90 day time frame. If the student does not complete the requirements within that three-month time frame he or she will not be issued a certificate of completion and the incomplete grade becomes permanent. A student who fails to meet all of the requirements but wants to earn a certificate of completion must re-enroll and restart the program as a new student.

If a student withdraws from the program, an “Incomplete” will be given for the overall grade; therefore, the satisfactory progress policy no longer applies. All other students will be required to follow the policy on make-up work.

Cancellation, Settlement, Withdrawal, Expulsion and Refund Policy Except for Veterans Eligible for Veterans Benefits for Education and Training Services

I. (a) Applicants who submit their application and pay the registration are not entitled to a refund of the registration fee unless they enroll and meet the requirements for a refund described below in parts b, c, and d of this section.

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(b) The Student may cancel the enrollment agreement within three (3) business days of signing it (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days). All fees paid by a student including the registration fee shall be refunded.

(c) A student may cancel the enrollment agreement after three (3) business days have passed since signing the agreement (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days) but before the first day of class, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus the registration fee of $100.00.

II. (a) The Student hereby agrees that in the event he/she withdraws or is dismissed, if the tuition has not been paid in full, either directly or through a student loan, the student shall be responsible for the balance of tuition owed to Lotus School. Also, if tuition has been paid up front, in full, the Lotus School will refund the student according to the following schedule:

(i) If a student withdraws or is dismissed during the first one-fourth of the program, the student shall be responsible to pay an amount equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the total tuition, with any balance owing on this amount due within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal or the date upon which the student was expelled. The Lotus School will refund any money due to the student which has been paid over that amount within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal or from the date the student was expelled.

(ii) If the student withdraws or is dismissed during the second one-fourth of the program the student shall be responsible to pay an amount equal to fifty (50) percent of the total tuition, with any balance owing on this amount due within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal, or the date upon which the Student was expelled. The Lotus School will refund any money due to the student which they have paid over that amount within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the Student’s notice of withdrawal, or from the date the student was expelled.

(iii) If the student withdraws or is dismissed during the third one-fourth of the program the student shall be responsible to pay an amount equal to seventy-five (75) percent of the total tuition, with any balance owing on this amount due within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the notice of withdrawal, or the date upon which the student was expelled. The Lotus School will refund any money due to the student which they have paid over that amount within 30 days of Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal, or the date upon which the student was expelled.

(iv) If the student withdraws or is dismissed after completing three-fourths of the program the student shall be responsible to pay in full an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the tuition, with any balance owing on such amount due within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the notice of withdrawal, or the date the student was expelled. The Lotus School will refund any money due to the student which they have paid over that amount within 30 days of the Lotus School’s receipt of the student’s notice of withdrawal, or from the date the student was expelled.

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(b) For the purposes of this section of the agreement, the student’s time in the program (other than transfer students) will be based on the total number of program hours divided by the number of hours completed at the point of the student’s withdrawal/expulsion from the Lotus School. This formula will apply for all students (except transfer students) regardless of method of payment.

(c) For purposes of this section of the agreement, if the student is a transfer student, the total amount of time required for the student to complete the program will be determined by subtracting the number of hours accepted for transfer from the total number of program hours. The amount of this calculation will be divided by the number of hours provided by the class to which the student was assigned from the date of the student’s first day of classes at the Lotus School up to and including the date upon which the student last attended classes.

Cancellation, Settlement, Withdrawal, Expulsion and Refund Policy for Veterans eligible Veterans benefits for Education and Training Services

I. (a) Applicants who submit their application and pay the registration are not entitled to a refund of the registration fee unless they enroll and meet the requirements for a refund described below in parts b, c, and d of this section.

(b) The Student may cancel the enrollment agreement within three (3) business days of signing it (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days). All fees paid by a student including the registration fee shall be refunded.

(c) A student may cancel the enrollment agreement after three (3) business days have passed since signing the agreement (weekends and holidays are excluded in the calculation of the three (3) business days) but before the first day of class, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus the registration fee of $100.00.

II. (a) If a student withdraws or is dismissed in the first ten (10) percent of the program the student is only responsible for ten (10) percent of the tuition. All other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(b) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing twenty (20) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for twenty (20) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(c) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing thirty (30) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for thirty (30) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(d) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing forty (40) percent of the program that student is only responsible for forty (40) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

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(e) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing fifty (50) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for fifty (50) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(f) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing sixty (60) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for sixty (60) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(g) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing seventy (70) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for seventy (70) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(h) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing eighty (80) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for eighty (80) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(i) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after completing ninety (90) percent of the program, that student is only responsible for ninety (90) percent of the tuition; and all other monies collected for tuition shall be refunded within 30 days.

(j) If the student completes the program none of the tuition shall be refunded.

(k) For the purposes of this section of the agreement, the student’s time spent in the program (other than transfer students) will be based on the total number of program hours divided by the number of hours completed at the point of the student’s withdrawal/expulsion from the Lotus School’s program. This formula will apply for all students (except transfer students) regardless of method of payment.

(l) For purposes of this section of the agreement, if a student is a transfer student, the

total amount of time required for the student to complete the program will be determined by subtracting the number of hours accepted for transfer from the total number of program hours. The amount of this calculation will be divided by the number of hours provided by the class to which the student was assigned from the date of the student’s first day of classes at the Lotus School up until and including the date upon which the Student last attended classes.

Job Placement

The Lotus School does not provide a post-graduation job placement service for students, but does post email notifications to alumni of any and all employment opportunities of which the Lotus School becomes aware. The Lotus School makes no guarantees and takes no responsibility for these posted opportunities.

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Student Services

The Lotus School provides advice on academic, careers, and finances as well as financial assistance and continuing education. If any student has a personal problem which exceeds the abilities of the faculty to ameliorate, that student will be referred to an appropriate professional.

Faculty members are available to students before and after class and during breaks of the classes that they teach. They are also available by appointment outside of regular scheduled class hours during the business week.

All students have a right to access to their school record and to have their records kept confidential per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Lotus School has a policy of complete confidentiality of student records and will only release student transcript information when requested in writing by the student, or to authorized government officials.

All students have access to the student resource area at the Lotus School and access to the internet via Wi-Fi. The student resource area is available to all students during the following times: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and when the student clinic is in session. Students are welcome to borrow books, DVDs, or periodicals at any time and are expected to return them when they are finished. All materials must be returned prior to completion of the program. Alumni may also make arrangements to borrow materials from the library and should contact the office for more details.

Policy on non-discrimination

The Lotus School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability in its operation of the program.

Any student with a disability should consult directly with the Program Director prior to the first day of class. The student must provide the Program Director with details in writing with supporting official documentation regarding any accommodations they may require to adequately meet the program requirements. The Director will work with the student throughout the program to ensure that those needs are addressed and that the accommodations are met as mandated by the ADA.

Policy on Sexual Harassment

Definitions of Harassment: Sexual harassment constitutes discrimination and is illegal under federal, state and local laws. For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when, for example: Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's academic status; submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic status decisions affecting such individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an

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individual's academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment. Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not so subtle behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. Depending on the circumstances, these behaviors may include, but are not limited to: Unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors; sexual jokes and innuendo; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; commentary about an individual's body, sexual prowess or sexual deficiencies; leering, catcalls or touching; insulting or obscene comments or gestures; display or circulation in the academic environment of sexually suggestive objects or pictures (including e-mail, text messaging or other electronic means and other physical, verbal or visual conduct of a sexual nature.

Gender harassment is harassment not involving sexual activity or language (e.g., male manager yells only at female employees and not males and may also constitute discrimination if it is severe or pervasive and directed at students because of their gender.

Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Under this policy harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, [alien or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation] or any other characteristic protected by law or that of his/her relatives, friends or associates, and that: Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment; has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic performance; or otherwise adversely affects an individual's academic opportunities.

Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to: epithets, slurs or negative stereotyping; threatening, intimidating or hostile acts; denigrating jokes, displays or circulation in the academic environment of written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group (including e-mail, text messaging or other electronic means).

All students, faculty and staff can expect to work and study in an environment free of any written or spoken communication that would be construed in any way as harassment. No form of harassment will be tolerated by anyone associated with the Lotus School. Any report by students, faculty or staff of harassment will be thoroughly investigated by the Program Director. Please refer to the policy on complaint resolution for additional details.

Policy on Complaint Resolution

The student must put his/her complaint in writing and submit a copy to the Program Director. If the complaint involves an instructor the instructor must also receive a copy.

The instructor shall make a response in writing within ten business days, which written response will be submitted to the Program Director and to the student.

If the student remains dissatisfied with the instructor’s response, or if the complaint does not involve an instructor, the student may file a complaint in writing with the Program Director.

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The Program Director, or his representative, shall take appropriate steps to investigate the complaint within ten business days, including, without limitation, meeting with the student who filed the complaint, and any other involved persons, and, at the Program Director’s sole discretion, or that of his designated representative, to meet with or communicate with any other person(s) who may be helpful in understanding and appropriately resolving the complaint.

The Program Director, in his sole discretion, shall determine, what action, if any, shall be taken to resolve the complaint, based upon:

o the information submitted to him by the student, the instructor, and any other involved persons;

o any other information he or his representative developed during the course of their investigation;

o the policies and procedures set forth in this Catalog; ando any other appropriate source of information or standards for decision-

making.

The Program Director shall communicate his final decision in writing to the student and, if an instructor is involved, to the instructor. Such written decision shall indicate the basis for the Program Director’s decision.

If the student is dissatisfied with the Program Director’s final decision, the student may file a written complaint with appropriate regulatory agency. A student will not be subject to unfair actions as a result of initiation a complaint proceeding.

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia - SCHEV101 N. 14TH St., 10th Flr, James Monroe Bldg.Richmond, Virginia 23219Tel: (804) 225-2600 Fax: (804) 225-2604E-mail: [email protected]: www.schev.edu

Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationPerimeter CenterSuite 102 (first floor) 9960 Mayland DriveRichmond VA 23233(804) 367-8500

The SCHEV Complaint Resolution Form is available at the office of the Lotus School of Integrated Professions located at 10960 Three Chopt Road, Suite A, Henrico, VA 23233.

Policy on Leave of Absence

A leave of absence may be requested by a current student for up to (30) thirty days, but it is the sole decision of the Program Director if the reasons for the leave are acceptable and the

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leave granted. Acceptable reasons are: medical issues preventing student from attending class, legal obligations; such as court summons, or death in the immediate family.

The student should request the leave of absence before the class is missed. In the event unforeseen circumstances prevent the request from happening before the missed classes the student must still request the leave of absence and also explain why they were not able to request the leave of absence before the classes were missed. The student must make up all material and time which will be missed by additional comparable classes or additional student practicum days, to be determined by the Program Director. For example, if a student is granted 3 days for an approved leave of absence, the student will then be scheduled for 3 additional days of working in the student clinic or attend 3 days of another program’s classes that are similar to the classes missed. It also will be at the sole discretion of the Program Director, with the agreement of the student requesting such leave, to determine how the tuition will be handled during the time of the leave.

Probation Policies

Financial:If a current student falls one month behind on their tuition they will be given a verbal warning. If a current student falls two months behind on tuition they will be given a written statement informing them they have until the due date of the next month’s tuition to get their account current. If a current student falls three months behind on their tuition, they will be terminated from the program unless arrangements acceptable to the Lotus School are agreed upon and put into writing.

Academic:Students are given evaluation after the first and second quarters. If a student falls below published levels of performance the will be notified in writing and given one quarter of their program to bring their grade back up to acceptable published levels. If they do not improve their grade to the acceptable published level they will be terminated from the program.

Attendance:Students that violate the published attendance policy will be placed on probation before reaching the maximum number of allowable absences, if they violate the maximum number of allowable absences they will be terminated from the program, unless they have requested a leave of absence and it has been approved by the Director of Education.

Program Attendance Probation Termination Massage 10 absences 13 absencesEsthetics & Master Esthetics 3 absences 6 absencesYoga Teacher Training 6 absences 9 absences

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600 Hour Massage Therapy Program

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV President/Director of Education, Program Director, B.S, M.O.M, M.O.A., D.O.M., Licensed Acupuncturist, and

Licensed Massage Therapist Tammy Sawyer Massage - Anatomy Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistGrace Holliman Lead Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistLela Olson Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistErin Osiol Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistKristin Gaulin Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistAngela Hope Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistCraig Cruse Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistCaitlyn England Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistLily Lamberta Massage Instructor, Licensed Massage TherapistOrlando Guerious Clinic Administrator, Licensed Massage Therapist

Admission Prerequisites and Requirements

To be considered for admission to the massage program a prospective student must: Be at least 18 years of age, if younger a prospective student must turn 18 on or before

the graduation date established for the session in which he/she wishes to enroll; A copy of government issued identification showing date of birth

Complete a tour of the facility and interview with a representative of the school; completed tour checklist

Complete and file an application form with the Lotus School, must wait a minimum of 24 hours after completing tour. Applicant must complete and sign application which includes section on criminal background, this is not used as criteria for admissions other than it must be completed and if the applicant indicates that they have a criminal background the director of education will then advise the applicant that the State of Virginia regulatory boards will make a decision on a case by case basis, based on the details of the criminal background

Submit a $100.00 registration fee. Educational requirement:

o copy of a high school diploma or official transcript sent directly from the school or;

o a GED, or equivalent at minimum; copy of official document or;o college diploma or official transcript showing graduation from an associates

program or higher from an accredited college Submit a brief written statement as to why the applicant wants to pursue a career in

massage therapy.

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Educational Goals and Objectives

The Lotus School of Integrated Professions is dedicated to creating an environment conducive to learning massage therapy to gain entry level employment, take the licensing exam and be proficient performing massage therapy in its various forms. Lotus School will guide students through all the body systems physical and energetic, massage and bodywork techniques, and application of theory and techniques in a work environment.

Massage (424 hours): The educational goals of the massage classroom instruction are to provide a thorough foundation and clear understanding of the basics of massage to include:

history of massage; classification and demonstration of massage and draping techniques; indications and contraindications for massage; performance of a 60-minute massage routine; client assessment to include consultation, development of treatment plans, and

proper documentation in the standard healthcare format; grounding/centering exercises and self-care for the therapist; an introduction to sports massage, energy work based on chakras and auric

layers, lymphatic massage, cranial sacral techniques, special populations (pregnancy, infant, geriatrics), hot stone massage, body scrub, reflexology, and seated chair massage;

business basics; 5 Element Body Work

Student Practicum (100 hours): The educational goals of the student practicum clinic are to allow students to demonstrate the practical aspects of massage learned in the classroom. Students will complete 20 in-school clinic sessions wherein they will be able to demonstrate their consultation skills, massage techniques, treatment recommendations and documentation in a basic one-hour massage session format. Students will learn and have exposure to other aspects of the massage clinic environment including appointment scheduling, telephone skills, and record keeping. The students will have one, 60-minute demonstration massage on an instructor in addition to their practicum hours.

Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology (176 hours): The educational goals for the classroom portion of the program are to provide a solid foundation in medical terminology with accepted abbreviations, basic chemistry, cellular function and organization, types of tissues, structure and function of the ten body systems, pathology of the ten body systems and movement of the body with an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system.

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Number and Definition of Clock Hours

For purposes of the program, one (1) clock hour is composed of a 60 minute time increment with a minimum of 50 minutes of classroom instruction or supervised practice with appropriate breaks. Breakdown for Length of Each Course

The anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology classroom section accounts for 176 clock hours of training, the massage classroom section accounts for 324 clock hours of training, and the remaining 100 hours consist of practicum clinic hours. The 600-hour program is taught in day and evening sessions. The program takes approximately 32 weeks for students enrolled in the day session, approximately 42 weeks for students enrolled in the evening session.

Title, Scope and Sequence of each Course Within the Program

The anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology and massage sections are taught simultaneously. In the anatomy, physiology, pathology and Kinesiology (APKP) section, students study the human body, more specifically the ten major body systems with a heavy emphasis on the Skeletal and Muscular Systems. Pathologies of each of the systems are covered with each pertaining system.

Part I - Massage (424 Hours)

Students are introduced to various types of massage and massage techniques originating in various parts of the world. Students are taught to perform specific massage therapy protocols to include:

Business & Ethics Medical Massage ReflexologyCorporate Chair Massage Myofascial Release RegulationsCranial Sacral Massage Neuromuscular Therapy Self cultivationEnergywork Orientation and History Sports MassageGeriatric Massage Pathology Trigger Point TherapyInfant Massage Postural AssessmentLymphatic Massage Pregnancy MassageSpa Treatments, Sanitation, Hydrotherapy, Ice and Heat TherapyTherapeutic Massage, Communication, Evaluation, and Massage Practice5 Element Bodywork Accupressure100 hours Student Practicum Clinics (completed at the Lotus School)

Part II – Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology (176 hours)

The Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology and Massage portion is taught simultaneously. In the Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology (APKP) section, students study the human body, more specifically the ten major body systems with a heavy

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emphasis on the skeletal and muscular systems. Pathologies of each of the systems are covered within each pertaining system.

Cells OrientationCirculatory System PathologyDigestive System Reproductive SystemEndocrine System Respiratory SystemIntegumentary System Systems ReviewLymphatic System TerminologyMusculoskeletal System Urinary SystemNervous System

Student Class Size

The maximum number of students The Lotus School accepts in each massage class is 26 students. Typically classes range in size from 20 to 26 students. There is at least one APKP instructor and one massage instructor per class.

Policy on Attendance

Students are expected to attend 324 massage classroom hours and 176 anatomy classroom hours. If a student is more than 5 minutes late after the official class start time, the student’s attendance log will be marked as “tardy”. If a student is more than 15 minutes late after the official class start time, the student’s attendance log will be marked as “absent”. If the student leaves class more than 15 minutes early or returns from break more than 15 minutes late the student will be marked as absent.

Students are allowed a total of 12 absences or 48 hours, additional absences in excess of 12 total or 48 hours, or 7 consecutive classes, will be cause for dismissal from the program. For extreme circumstances (hospitalization; jury duty) which can be verified with documentation, a leave of absence may be requested by the student. All leaves of absence requests must be reviewed and approved or denied solely at the discretion of the Director of Education. Absences excused by a leave of absence will be made up with student clinic days and/or attending another sections massage class at the discretion of the program director.

Student Practicum Clinic Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend each student clinic day for which they signed up. For each clinic attended, student will receive 5 hours credit towards their requirement of 100 practicum hours.

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If a student has signed up for a day, and he or she finds he or she cannot attend, it is the responsibility of the student to find a replacement for himself or herself from the pool of classmates as soon as possible. The student will document the clinic schedule change request and turn it in to the massage instructor for approval and for the final schedule change to be made.Each student assigned to a clinic practicum is to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the designated start time for that clinic to allow for adequate set up and preparation. If a student arrives 15 minutes after the beginning of the first massage of clinic he or she will be dismissed and will not receive credit for that clinic.

If a student cannot complete all required clinic days within the official length of the program, the student will have 90 days after graduation to complete the required number. Once the required number of clinics (the original 20 + any additional days due to absences if applicable) and all academic and financial obligations are met, the student will receive the certificate of completion and an official school transcript.

Policy on make-up work

Classroom Lectures and Practice

It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor or other classmates to obtain missed notes or any distributed materials and to receive instruction on missed techniques. If students need extra class time to make up class time they missed they will be required to pay $25.00 per hour fee.

Tests, Mid-terms and Final Examination

Any student who is absent on the day of a test has one week (seven calendar days) from the scheduled date of the missed test to make up the test. It will be the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor to take the test during a class break or during the office hours of Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the test must be started no later than 5:00 p.m.). Test materials may not be removed from the school premises.

Students who have taken and passed a Virginia Board of Nursing approved licensing exam will be exempt from the cumulative final. These students will receive a grade of 90 for their final examination.

Student Clinic Practicum Hours

All practicum hours are done at the Lotus School and due by the last day of class. If all student practicum hours are not completed then those students will not receive

their certificates of completion at graduation. Students will have 90 days from the last day of scheduled class to complete the

practicum hours. If they are not completed and submitted within the 90-day period

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following the last day of class, then the students will receive an incomplete (I) on their transcripts.

Practicum hours: students will practice massage and complete other tasks related to running a massage practice.

Students must give 24 hours’ notice if unable to attend their scheduled clinics and failure to call and do so will incur a $45.00 penalty. In acknowledgement of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, students will be allowed a one-time cancellation of clinic with less than 24 hours’ notice without incurring the $45.00 penalty. They are still obligated to call prior to that clinic or as soon as they are able.

This penalty must be paid before a certificate of completion will be issued.

Demonstration Massage

One demonstration massage must be performed on an instructor. Students will be required to schedule, confirm, arrive early for set up, perform a pre-

massage consult, perform a 60-minute massage using the basic techniques, perform a post-massage consult and document the particulars of the session.

Policy on Conduct

All students are required to behave in a professional manner at all times, and with due respect and courtesy toward fellow students and instructors. Students also are expected to take appropriate care of Lotus School property and equipment. The Lotus School office is off-limits to students except with the permission of the faculty or staff of Lotus School. Students may bring in food for their break; however, each student is responsible for cleaning up after him/herself. The Lotus School telephone is not for personal use and may be used by students only with the permission of the faculty or staff -- except -- in the case of emergencies in which case it should be utilized as needed. The dress code for all Massage classes at Lotus School is Navy Blue medical scrubs.

Certain types of conduct are clearly prohibited pursuant to this policy, and will not be tolerated. Such prohibited conduct specifically includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

Possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs on the premises of Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the Program.

Failure to comply with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (“NCBTMB”) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the Program; and

Inappropriate conduct of an aggressive or violent nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the Program.

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Required Levels of Performance for Graduation

With reference to the levels of performance required for graduation from Lotus School, students must satisfy all of the following:

Students must attain an average score of 70 for the Massage Theory and Practice. Students must score a minimum score of 65 in the Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology course. Students must have an aggregate score of at least 70 for the Program, with Massage Theory and Practice accounting for 55%, the Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology section accounting for 40%, and the Comprehensive Final Examination (covering the entire Program) accounting for 5%, of this aggregate score.

Students must also comply with the satisfactory progress policy.

Students cannot violate the attendance policy as set forth in the Policy on Attendance.

Students must complete all of 100 practicum hours; all information relating to these practicum hours will be on file at the Lotus School.

Students must complete successfully the one demonstration massage on a faculty member at the Lotus School.

Students must fulfill all financial obligations as set forth in the enrollment agreement with the Lotus School.

Type of Document Awarded Upon Graduation

Students who successfully complete all required coursework, practicums and meet all of their financial obligations to the school will receive a certificate of completion.

Tuition and Other Student Charges

The total tuition for the 600-hour Program is $7,950.00. Students can pay in full, make monthly installments, or apply for a student loan through Lotus School. The monthly installment amount is determined by whether the student is enrolled in the Program in the day or night session. The installment amount will be the total tuition amount of $7,950 minus any deposit and then divided by the number of months the student will be attending Lotus School. The payments for any of the tuition payment methods must be current in order for the student to receive their certificate of completion.

Additional costs to students, which are not included in tuition include: Registration fee of $100.00 Institute fee of $100.00 for Class Massage/Anatomy workbooks, student insurance and

7oz Biotone Massage Crème Approximately $250.00 for textbooks

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Approximately $50/set for linens (3 sets needed) Membership in a national organization for massage/bodywork* Optional Testing fees for the required state examination through the FSTMB Licensure fee for the Virginia Board of Nursing

Methods and Terms for Tuition Payment, Fees and Required Costs

The Student options for the Lotus School tuition fee include the following: Payment in full upon execution of Enrollment Agreement. Payments in monthly installments that shall be due on the first day of each month for

the duration of that particular program (8 months for day classes, 10 months for night classes). If any monthly installment is paid on or after the 6th day of the month, the Student will incur a late fee of $50.00 for that month.

Student Loan amortized over 24 month period @ 6% interest Student Loan compounding balances from different programs over an agreed upon

time length. Students may have a third party payer pay the student’s tuition directly to Lotus

School.

Student Transfer Policy

Lotus School will consider transfer requests only from students seeking transfer from established schools operating under the authority of the jurisdiction the school is located in. In any event, Lotus School will normally accept no more than 175 hours of completed education from another school in the appropriate categories which are 100 hours of massage and 75 hours of Anatomy toward completion of the Program.

However, such students should realize that exercising this option to transfer hours from one massage therapy school to another may have implications for the following:

The students eligibility to sit for a Commonwealth of VA Board Licensing Exam; Satisfying Virginia’s state licensing requirements or the state licensing or certification

requirements for other states; or Satisfying any specific jurisdictional requirements of the locality in which they intend

to practice.

It is the student’s sole responsibility to communicate directly with the Commonwealth of VA Board Licensing Exam officials and any appropriate state agencies and/or local jurisdictions regarding such implications.

Any student wishing to transfer from another massage training program to the Lotus School must submit a completed application, pay the required registration fee of $100.00, submit in writing his/her reason for wanting to transfer and have a personal interview with a representative of the program.

Prospective transfer students must arrange to have their transcripts sent directly to the Lotus School from the transferring school. An official transcript must confirm that the student has

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completed at least 75 hours of anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology, and at least 100 hours of massage theory and practice, from a school recognized by the jurisdiction the school is operating in, with at least a 65% average in anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology and at least a 70% average in massage theory and practice. The prospective student must also present the director of education with a course outline and/or school catalogue from the school they received training from outlining their curriculum.

The Director shall evaluate each request for transfer in terms of its compliance with the criteria specified above and shall determine, in his sole discretion if the previous educations education is comparable to the education offered at the Lotus School, the age of the prior schooling is taken into account as well, the legitimacy of the previous school, and then a determination will be made based on the information provided as to approve or deny the request. Prospective transfer students whose requests are approved, and who are accepted for admission to the program, shall be admitted on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. If or when the Lotus School’s current classes reach capacity, accepted transfer students will be placed on a waiting list for admission.

Transfer students who have been formally approved for admission must enroll in the school by signing the enrollment agreement, and pay one month’s tuition or a) pay the full amount or, b) apply for an installment loan over a 24 month period, or c) arrange for a third party to pay the school directly. The school will provide the requisite assistance for students needing credit and attendance verification for compliance with student loan programs or third party payers.

Tuition for transfer students is calculated by subtracting the number of hours accepted for transfer from the 600 hours required for graduation and multiplying the result by the hourly tuition rate at the time of transfer. The monthly installment is determined by whether students attend the day or evening classes since the length of the massage program is seven (7), nine (9), or ten (10) months depending upon the session chosen. Therefore, a monthly tuition installment is the tuition amount calculated then divided by the pertinent number of months of attendance.

Transfer students who have matriculated will be placed in an ongoing class. The Lotus School will notify such students of the date and time at which they should begin attending classes, which will be the point at which the class in which they have been placed has completed the number of hours of anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology and massage theory and practice that, in Lotus School’s discretion, best reflects the transfer students’ skill and knowledge levels to that date.

Transfer students will be required to take all exams, quizzes, and the final examination administered by the School from the point at which they are scheduled to begin attending classes. Transfer students are required to purchase all textbooks used by the program. If students possess the current edition of a particular textbook being used at Lotus School, students may use that text. Substitution of textbooks for the current edition being used in the program will be permitted only with the approval of the School’s Director.

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Transfer students who meet all applicable requirements for completion from the program and who complete the program in good standing (including the payment of all required fees) will receive a certificate of completion from the Lotus School. However, their transcripts will reflect the number and type of hours accepted by the Lotus School from the previous massage school, and the number and type of hours they received as a student of the Lotus School.

Students who are currently enrolled and in good standing at the Lotus School at the discretion of the Director of Education may request to be transferred into another program at the Lotus School If students transfer, they will be expected to follow all policies and procedures and requirements as they apply to that ongoing class. If the transfer is approved the student will receive credit for coursework completed and monies paid toward tuition. If the students transfer is approved the student will be responsible for paying the amount of the tuition of the class transferred into.

Students who wish to transfer credits or coursework to another school is at the sole discretion of the receiving school which credits and coursework earned at the Lotus School of Integrated Professions, Inc. will be accepted.

Pre-Admission Placement Tests

For prospective students who have earned a degree with extensive study in anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology, the Lotus School offers the option for them to “test out” of the training to be provided by the School if they reasonably believe that the latter will duplicate the education they have already received. However, such students should realize that exercising this option to “test out” of class hours within the context of the 600 hour massage therapy training program could have implications for eligibility to become licensed by the Virginia State Board of Nursing, or the state licensing or certification requirements for other states, and to satisfy any specific jurisdictional requirements of the locality in which they intend to practice. It is the students’ sole responsibility to communicate directly with any appropriate state agencies and/or local jurisdictions regarding such implications.

Students who have earned a graduate degree which meets these requirements will be considered eligible to sit for the anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology test out exam at the sole discretion of the Director of Education.

All students wishing to be considered for eligibility to take the test out exam shall arrange to have a transcript sent directly to the Program Director of the Lotus School from the educational institution from which they received their degree. In order to successfully complete the test out exam, the student must receive a grade of 65% or greater. Students who successfully test out of the anatomy, pathology, kinesiology and physiology training, meet all other applicable requirements for completion from the program and complete the program in good standing (including the payment of all required fees) will receive a certificate of completion of the program from Lotus School of Integrated Professions. However, their transcripts will reflect that they “tested out” of 200 hours of anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology training, and received 400 hours of massage theory and practice from the School.

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Commonwealth of Virginia Educational Requirements for Licensure

The Commonwealth of Virginia educational requirements for a certificate of completion are a minimum of 500 hours of training from a state certified or SCHEV (State Council of Higher Education in Virginia) certified massage school. All applicants for licensure are required by the Virginia Board of Nursing to undergo a criminal background check and to be fingerprinted. In the event that an applicant has a history of arrests/convictions for criminal violations, it is recommended that the individual check with the Board of Nursing for an opinion as the whether he or she will be accepted in light of these disclosures.

Secondly, after successful completion from a school which is an approved provider, applicants are required to successfully complete a licensing exam acceptable to the Virginia Board of Nursing.

It should be noted that requirements of other states might differ. A good reference to check for other states’ massage and bodywork requirements is www.massagemag.com - the Laws and Legislation section or the American Massage Therapy Association web site at www.amtamassage.org . It should also be noted that in the absence of a state regulation there may be local ordinances that govern the practice of massage therapy. Massage Class Meeting Times

Spring Day Class: Monday – Thursday; 9:00 AM – 1:00PM Spring Night Class: Monday – Wednesday; 6:00PM – 10:00PMFall Day Class: Monday – Thursday; 9:00 AM – 1:00PM Fall Night Class: Wednesday – Friday; 6:00PM – 10:00PM

Massage Student Practicum Clinic Times

Friday: 11:30PM – 4:30PM (Students arrive no later than 11:30AM)Saturday: 8:30AM – 1:30PM (Students arrive no later than 8:30AM)Sunday: 8:30AM – 1:30 PM (Students arrive no later than 8:30 AM)

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600 Hour Esthetics Program

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV President/Director of Education, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Licensed Massage Therapist

Chelsea Martin Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed Master Esthetician

Angela Nash Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed MasterEsthetician

Tammy Sawyer Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed MasterEsthetician

Meagan Crawford Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed Master Esthetician










esthetics.


The Lotus School of Integrated Professions is dedicated to creating and environment conducive to learning esthetics to gain entry level employment, take the licensing exam, and be proficient at performing esthetics in its various forms. Lotus School will guide the student

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in learning anatomy, physiology, and pathologies of the skin, various modalities and use of machines, and application of theory and techniques in a work environment.

Professional Curriculum 600 Hour Esthetics Program

Orientation and business 25 hoursLaws and regulations 10 hoursGeneral sciences 80 hoursApplied sciences 95 hoursSkin care 255 hoursMakeup 65 hoursBody and other treatments 20 hoursHair removal 50 hours

Practicum Performance shall total 220 treatments: Consultation, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35 treatments Manual facials and treatments 65 treatments Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50 treatments Body treatments and back treatments 20 treatments Makeup 25 treatments Hair Removal 25 treatments


For purposes of the Program, one (1) clock hour is comprised of a 60 minute time increment with a minimum of 60 minutes of classroom instruction or supervised practice.

Breakdown for Length of Each Course

The esthetics class is divided into eight (8) sections, orientation and business, laws and regulations, general sciences, applied sciences, skin care makeup, body and other treatments, and hair removal, totaling 600 hours and takes approximately 33 weeks or 7.5 months to complete. There is also 220 required treatments included in the 600 esthetics program.

Title, Scope, and Sequence

Orientation and business, laws and regulations, general sciences, applied sciences, skin care, makeup, body and other treatments, and hair removal are taught in sections throughout the program.

Student Class Size

The maximum number of students Lotus School accepts in each esthetics class is 16 students

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Students are allowed a total of 5 absences, and each absence must be made up; exceeding 5 absences will be cause for dismissal from the program. For extreme circumstances (hospitalization; jury duty) which can be verified with documentation, a leave of absence may be requested by students. All such requests must be reviewed and approved or denied solely at the discretion of the Director of Education.

Policy on Make-Up Work

Classroom Lectures and Practice:

It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor or other classmates to obtain missed notes; any distributed materials or receive instruction on missed techniques.

Students will be responsible for scheduling make up hours for missed days and or leaves of absences. If student is not able to come to another class or clinic to make up the hours then they will be required to pay $25.00 an hour to make up the class.

Tests, Mid-terms and Final Examinations:

Students who are absent on the day of a test have one week (seven calendar days) from the scheduled date of the missed test to make up the test. It will be the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor to take the test during a class break or during the office hours of Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the test must be started no later than 5:00 p.m.). Test materials may not be removed from the school premises.

Students who come late to class and do not have time to take the test without disrupting the remainder of the exam session will be responsible for making up the test within the one-week time frame for missed tests.

Reports/Projects:

All reports must be typed with references and a printed copy must be turned in on the day the reports are due.

The student’s final grade for the report will be reduced by one letter grade for each day the printed copy of the report is not turned in.

Student Clinic Practicum Performances

Students will complete 220 practicum treatments to be done at the Lotus School by the last day of class.

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If all student practicum treatments are not completed, those students will not receive their certificates of completion at graduation.

Students will have 90 days from the last day of scheduled class to complete the treatments. If these are not completed and submitted within that period, then students will receive an incomplete (I) on their transcripts.

Policy on Conduct

All students are required to behave in a professional manner at all times, and with due respect and courtesy toward fellow students and instructors. Students also are expected to take appropriate care of Lotus School property and equipment. The School office is off-limits to students except with the permission of the faculty or staff. Students may bring in food for their break, however, students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. The Lotus School telephone is not for personal use and may be used by students only with the permission of the faculty or staff -- except -- in the case of emergencies in which case it should be utilized as needed. The dress code for all basic esthetic classes at Lotus School is white medical scrubs.

Certain types of conduct are clearly prohibited pursuant to this policy and will not be tolerated. Such prohibited conduct specifically includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

Possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs on the premises of the Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program;

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of the School or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program; and

Inappropriate conduct of an aggressive or violent nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program.


With reference to the levels of performance required for graduation, students must satisfy all of the following:

Students must have an aggregate score of at least 70 to successfully complete the program. Student attendance counts for 5%.

Students must follow the satisfactory progress policy. Students cannot violate the attendance policy as set forth in the policy on attendance. Students must complete all of the 220 practicum treatments; all information relating to

these practicum treatments will be on file at the School. Students must fulfill all financial obligations as set forth in the enrollment agreement

in order to graduate and receive certificates of completion.

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Document Awarded Upon Graduation

Students who meet all applicable requirements for completion from the program and who complete the program in good standing (including the payment of all required fees) will receive a certificate of completion from the School at graduation.


The total tuition for the 600 - hour program is $7,950.00. A student can pay in full, make monthly installments, or apply for a student loan through the Lotus School or have a third party pay his or her tuition. The installment amount is the tuition amount of $7,950.00 minus any deposit divided by the number of months the student will be attending the School. A student loan through the Lotus School is paid back with interest in 24 months. A third party payer submits payment directly to the School. Payments for any of the payment plans must be current in order for a student to receive his/her certificate of completion.

Additional costs to students, which are not included in tuition include:

Registration fee of $100.00Books approximately $250.00Lotus School Institute Fee $500.00

Methods and Terms for Tuition Payment

Payment options for the Lotus School tuition of $7,950.00 include the following: Payment in full upon execution of enrollment agreement; Payments in monthly installments that shall be due on the first day of each month for

the duration of that particular program. If any monthly installment is paid on or after the 6th day of the month, the student will incur a late fee of $50.00 for that month;

Student loan over 24 month period @ 6% interest; Student loan compounding balances from different programs over an agreed upon time

length; and A student may have a third party pay the student’s tuition directly to the Lotus School.


The Lotus School may accept up to 300 hours of transfer credit for a student who has completed his/her training in a specified area (s) consistent with the Lotus School’s program and the Department of Occupational Regulations of Virginia required curriculum areas. Those areas are: Orientation and Business, Law and Regulations, General Sciences, Applied Sciences, Skin Care, Make-up, Body and other Treatments, Hair Removal. All practicum treatments must be completed for any section for which a transfer student is requesting credit with appropriate documentation.

In order to consider transferring from another school;

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1. The school must be operating legally in its jurisdiction in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

2. All sections for which transfer credits are requested must have been successfully completed.

3. All practicum performances must be successfully completed for any section for which transfer credits are requested.

4. An official transcript must be sent directly to the Lotus School from the transferring school.

5. Proof of the accreditation credential of the transferring school must be presented.6. A written exam for the requested transfer section must be successfully completed.7. The application, supporting documentation, and fees must be submitted.8. Transfer students will be responsible for paying the institute fee of $500.00.9. A class must be at the point where the uncompleted sections have not yet been

taught.10. As class size is limited students can only transfer into a class that is not at

maximum capacity. 11. The prospective student must present the Lotus School with a catalogue and

or/outline of the previous training. The director of education will determine if the previous training is comparable to the current Lotus School’s training. The age of the previous training will be considered as well.

The director of education will evaluate all the presented criteria in determining if the prospective student is accepted in the program requested at the Lotus School.

Tuition will be calculated by dividing the total tuition by the number of hours to be completed at the Lotus School.

At the discretion of the Director of Education, students who are currently enrolled and in good standing may request transfer to another program currently in progress at the School. If allowed a transfer, students will be expected to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Catalog and to fulfill all requirements expected of the new class. If the transfer is approved the student will receive credit for coursework completed and monies paid toward tuition. If the students transfer is approved the student will be responsible for paying the amount of the tuition of the class transferred into.


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Esthetics Class Schedule

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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600 Hour Master Esthetics Program

Faculty and StaffDr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV President, director of education, program director, B.S,

M.O.M, M.O.A., D.O.M., Licensed Acupuncturist, and Licensed Massage Therapist

Chelsea Martin Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed Master Esthetician

Tammy Sawyer Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed MasterEsthetician

Angela Nash Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed MasterEsthetician

Meagan Crawford Licensed Master Esthetics Instructor, Licensed MasterEsthetician










esthetics. Pre-requisite: Submit proof of completion of a 600 hour Esthetics course from a

Virginia licensed school, or have a current Virginia license to practice Esthetics, or be a current student at the Lotus School of Integrated Professions in the 600 hour esthetics program with an expectation of successfully completing the 600 hour program before the 600 hour master esthetics program is to start and is in good financial standing with the Lotus School. A current esthetics student enrolled in the master esthetics program at the Lotus School must complete the 600 hour esthetics

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program and be in good financial standing prior to the start date of the 600 master esthetics program


The Lotus School of Integrated Professions is dedicated to creating and environment conducive to learning master esthetics to gain entry level employment, take the licensing exam, and be proficient at performing master esthetics in its various forms. Lotus School will guide the student in learning anatomy, physiology, and pathologies of the skin, various modalities and use of machines, and application of theory and techniques in a work environment.

Professional Curriculum

Orientation, business and infection control 45 hoursLaws and regulations 10 hoursAdvanced Anatomy and Physiology 65 hoursAdvanced skin care and advanced modalities 90 hoursAdvanced procedures and chemical exfoliation 270 hoursLymphatic drainage 120 hours

Practical Performance Requirements

Advanced treatments 40 treatments Microdermabrasion 50 treatments Chemical exfoliation 75 treatments Lymphatic drainage 50 treatments Total treatments 215 total treatments


For purposes of the program, one (1) clock hour is composed of 60 minutes with a minimum of 60 minutes of classroom instruction or supervised practice.


The master esthetics class is divided into six (6) sections, orientation, business and infection control; laws and regulations; advanced anatomy and physiology; advanced skin care and advanced modalities; advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation; and lymphatic drainage totaling 600 hours and takes approximately 33 weeks or 7.5 months to complete. There is also 215 required treatments included in the 600 master esthetics program.

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Title, Scope, and Sequence

Orientation, business and infection control, laws and regulations, advanced anatomy and physiology, advanced skin care and advanced modalities, advanced procedures and chemical exfoliation, and lymphatic drainage are taught in sections throughout the program.

Class Size

The maximum number of students accepted in each Master Esthetics class is 24.


Students are allowed a total of 5 absences; each absence must be made up and exceeding 5 absences will be cause for dismissal from the program. For extreme circumstances (hospitalization; jury duty) verified by documentation, a leave of absence may be requested by the student. All leave of absence requests must be reviewed and approved or denied solely at the discretion of the Director of Education.



It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor or other classmates to obtain missed notes and any distributed materials or to receive instruction on missed techniques.

Students will be responsible for scheduling make-up hours for missed days and/or leaves of absence. Students not able to come to another class or clinic to make up the hours will be required to pay $25.00 an hour to make up the class or clinic.

Tests, Mid-terms and Final Examination:

Students who are absent on the day of a test have one week (seven calendar days) from the scheduled date of the missed test to make up the test. It will be the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor to take the test during a class break or during the office hours of Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the test must be started no later than 5:00 p.m.). Test materials may not be removed from the school premises.

Students who come late to class and do not have time to take the test without disrupting the remainder of the examination session will be responsible for making up the test within the one-week time frame for missed tests.

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Reports/Projects:

All reports must be typed with references and a printed copy must be turned in on the day the reports are due.

The student’s final grade for the report will be reduced by one letter grade for each day the printed copy of the report is not turned in.

Student Clinic Practicum Performances:

Students will complete 215 practicum treatments at the Lotus School due by the last day of class.

If all student practicums are not completed, those students will not receive their certificates of completion at graduation.

Students will have 90 days from the last day of scheduled class to complete the practicum treatments. If these are not complete and submitted within the 90-day period following the last day of class, then students will receive an incomplete (I) on their transcripts.

Policy On Conduct

All students are required to behave in a professional manner at all times, and with due respect and courtesy toward fellow students and instructors. Students also are expected to take appropriate care of Lotus School property and equipment. The School office is off-limits to students except with the permission of the faculty or staff. Students may bring in food for their breaks, however, they are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. The School telephone is not for personal use and may be used by students only with the permission of the faculty or staff -- except -- in the case of emergencies in which case it should be utilized as needed. The dress code for Master Esthetic classes at Lotus School is black medical scrubs.

Certain types of conduct are clearly prohibited pursuant to this policy and will not be tolerated. Such prohibited conduct specifically includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

Possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs on the premises of the Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program.

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program; and

Inappropriate conduct of an aggressive or violent nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program.

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With reference to the levels of performance required for graduation from the Lotus School, students must satisfy all of the following:

Students must attain an aggregate score of 70 in all program sections to successfully complete the program. Student attendance counts for 5%;

Students must comply with the satisfactory progress policy;

Students cannot violate the attendance policy as set forth in the policy on attendance;

Students must complete all of the required treatments: all information relating to these practicums will be on file at the Lotus School.

Students must fulfill all financial obligations as set forth in the enrollment agreement in order to graduate and receive certificates of completion.


Students who meet all applicable requirements for completion from the program and who complete the program in good standing (including the payment of all required fees) will receive a certificate of completion from the School at graduation.


The total tuition for the 600 - hour program is $7,950.00. A student can pay in full, make monthly installments, or apply for a student loan through the Lotus School or have a third party pay his or her tuition. The installment amount is the tuition amount of $7,950.00 minus any deposit divided by the number of months the student will be attending the School. A student loan through the Lotus School is paid back with interest in 24 months. A third party payer submits payment directly to the School. Payments for any of the payment plans must be current in order for a student to receive his/her certificate of completion.


Payment options for the Lotus School tuition of $7,950.00 include the following: Payment in full upon execution of enrollment agreement; Payments in monthly installments that shall be due on the first day of each month for

the duration of that particular program. If any monthly installment is paid on or after the 6th day of the month, the student will incur a late fee of $50.00 for that month;

Student loan over 24 month period @ 6% interest; Student loan compounding balances from different programs over an agreed upon time

length; and A student may have a third party pay the student’s tuition directly to the Lotus School.

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Registration fee of $100.00Books approximately $250.00Lotus School Institute Fee $500.00


The Lotus School will accept up to 300 hours of transfer credit for a student who has completed his/her training in a specified area (s) consistent with the Lotus School’s program and the Department of Occupational Regulations of Virginia required curriculum areas. Those areas are: Orientation and Business, Law and Regulations, General Sciences, Applied Sciences, Skin Care, Make-up, Body and other Treatments, Hair Removal. All practicum treatments must be completed for any section for which a transfer student is requesting credit with appropriate documentation.

In order to consider transferring from another school;

1. The school must be operating legally in its jurisdiction in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

2. All sections for which transfer credits are requested must have been successfully completed.

3. All practicum performances must be successfully completed for any section for which transfer credits are requested.

4. An official transcript must be sent directly to the Lotus School from the transferring school.

5. Proof of the accreditation credential of the transferring school must be presented.6. A written exam for the requested transfer section must be successfully completed.7. The application, supporting documentation, and fees must be submitted.8. Transfer students will be responsible for paying the institute fee of $500.00.9. A class must be at the point where the uncompleted sections have not yet been

taught.10. As class size is limited students can only transfer into a class that is not at

maximum capacity.11. The prospective student must present the Lotus School with a catalogue and

or/outline of the previous training. The director of education will determine if the previous training is comparable to the current Lotus School’s training. The age of the previous training will be considered as well.

The director of education will evaluate all the presented criteria in determining if the prospective student is accepted in the program requested at the Lotus School.

Tuition will be calculated by dividing the total tuition by the number of hours to be completed at the Lotus School.

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At the discretion of the Director of Education, students who are currently enrolled and in good standing may request transfer to another program currently in progress at the School. If allowed a transfer, students will be expected to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Catalog and to fulfill all requirements expected of the new class. If the transfer is approved the student will receive credit for coursework completed and monies paid toward tuition. If the students transfer is approved the student will be responsible for paying the amount of the tuition of the class transferred into.


Master Esthetics Class Schedule

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program

Faculty and Staff Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV President, director of education, program director, B.S,

M.O.M, M.O.A., D.O.M., Licensed Acupuncturist, and Licensed Massage Therapist

Cheryl Bergh Yoga instructor, 500 hour yoga alliance teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist

Andhrika Kondeti Yoga instructor, 200 hour yoga alliance teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist






Submit a $100.00 registration fee Educational requirement:




yoga teacher training Pre-requisite: Have a yoga practice minimum of 6 months duration.


The Lotus School of Integrated Professions is dedicated to creating and environment conducive to learning to teach yoga to gain entry level employment, and be proficient at teaching yoga in its various forms. Lotus School will guide students through all the body systems physical and energetic, yoga theories, and application of theory and techniques in a work environment.

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For purposes of the Program, one (1) clock hour is composed of a 60 minute period with a minimum of 50 minutes of classroom instruction or supervised practice with appropriate breaks.


1. Techniques and training 100 hours2. Teaching methodology 25 hours3. Anatomy and Physiology 20 hours4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers 30 hours5. Practicum 10 hours6. Electives 15 hours

Title, Scope and Sequence of each Course Within the Program

1. Techniques, Training and Practice: 100 hoursa. Asanasb. Pranayamas c. Kriyasd. Chantinge. Mantrasf. Meditation

2. Teaching Methodology: 25 hoursa. Communication skills such as group dynamics, time management, and

establishment of priorities and boundaries.b. Addressing the specific needs of individuals and special populations, to the

degree possible in a group setting.c. Principles of demonstration, observation, assisting and correcting.d. Teaching stylese. Qualities of a teacherf. The student learning processg. Business aspects of teaching yoga (including marketing and legal)

3. Anatomy and Physiology: 20 hoursa. Human physical anatomy and physiology (body systems, organs, etc.)b. Energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)c. Study of anatomy and physiology along with its application to yoga practice

(benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc.)

4. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: 30 hours

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a. The study of yoga philosophies and traditional texts (such as the Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika or Bhagavad Gita)

b. Yoga lifestyle, such as the precept of non-violence (ahimsa), and the concepts of dharma and karma

c. Ethics for yoga teachers, such as those involving teacher – student relationships and community

d. Understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service and being of service to others (seva)

5. Practicum: 10 hoursa. Practice teaching as the lead instructor b. Receiving and giving feedbackc. Observing others teachingd. Assisting students while someone else is teaching

6. 15 Elective hours

Student Class Size

The maximum number of students the School will accept in each yoga program is 10.


Students are allowed a total of 8 absences or 32 hours, additional absences in excess of 8 total or 32 hours, 7 consecutive classes, will be cause for dismissal from the program. For extreme circumstances (hospitalization; jury duty) which can be verified with documentation, a leave of absence may be requested by the student. All leave of absence requests must be reviewed and approved or denied solely at the discretion of the Director of Education. Any classes excused by a leave of absence must be made up, the student will have to pay $25.00 per hour to make up the classes.



It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor or other classmates to obtain missed notes; any distributed materials and to receive instruction on missed techniques.

Tests, Mid-terms and Final Examination:

Students who are absent on the day of a test have one week (seven calendar days) from that date to make up the test. It will be the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor to take the test during a class break or during the

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office hours of Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the test must be started no later than 5:00 p.m.). Test materials may not be removed from the school premises.

Students who come late to class and do not have time to take the test without disrupting the remainder of the examination session will be responsible for making up the test within the one-week time frame for missed tests.

Policy on Conduct

All students are required to behave in a professional manner at all times, and with due respect and courtesy toward fellow students and instructors. Students also are expected to take appropriate care of Lotus School property and equipment. The School office is off-limits to students except with permission of the faculty or staff of the School. Students may bring in food for their breaks; however students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. The Lotus School telephone is not for personal use and may be used by students only with the permission of the faculty or staff – except – in the case of emergencies in which case it should be utilized as needed. The dress code for all Yoga classes at the School is black yoga pants and sleeved shirt.

Certain types of conduct are clearly prohibited pursuant to this policy, and will not be tolerated. Such prohibited conduct specifically includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

Possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program;

Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed toward any individual while on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program;

Failure to comply with Yoga Alliance Teacher Code of Ethics; and Inappropriate conduct of an aggressive or violent nature directed toward any

individual while on the premises of the School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the program.


With reference to the levels of performance required for graduation from the School, students must satisfy all of the following:

Students must attain an average score of 70 for the yoga program; Students must also comply with the satisfactory progress policy; Students cannot violate the attendance policy as set forth in the policy on attendance;

and Students must fulfill all financial obligations as set forth in the enrollment agreement

to the Lotus School in order to graduate and/or receive certificates of completion.

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Students who meet all applicable requirements for completion from the program in good standing (including the payment of all required fees) will receive a certificate of completion of the Program from the School upon their graduation.


Tuition for the Yoga Program is $2,400.00. Students can pay in full, make monthly installments, or apply for a student loan through the Lotus School. The installment amount is the tuition of $2,400.00 minus any deposit divided by the number of months the student attends the School. A student loan through the School is to be paid back with interest in 12 months. A third party payer submits payment directly to the Lotus School.


Registration fee of $100.00 School Institute Fee $100.00 Books Approximately $300.00 Yoga Supplies Approximately $100.00


The Student options for the Lotus School tuition fee of $2,400.00 include the following: Payment in full upon execution of enrollment agreement. Payments in monthly installments that shall be due on the first day of each month for

the duration of that particular program. If any monthly installment is paid on or after the 6th day of the month, the student will incur a late fee of $50.00 for that month.

Student loan over a 12 month period @ 6% interest. Student loan compounding balances from different programs over an agreed upon time

length. Students may have a third party pay the students’ tuition directly to the Lotus School.


The Lotus School may accept up to 25 hours of transfer credit from a school that is recognized by the State Education Regulatory Board. Prospective student must submit a course outline and/or a catalogue of the previous training, which the director of education will evaluate on comparability and age of previous training.


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Pre-Admission Placement Tests

The Lotus School does not administer pre-admission placement tests for the Yoga program due to the relative low number of hours of the program.

Commonwealth of Virginia Educational Requirements for Yoga Instructors

There is currently no state regulated certification or licensure for yoga teachers.

Yoga Class Schedules

Monday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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