| Heartwood is Accredited
Accreditation notifies you, the consumer, that an institution
has been evaluated and found to be in compliance with high standards
in public and private education. All programs at Heartwood Institute
are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET),
a national accrediting agency listed by the U.S. Secretary of
Education. Heartwood is proud to be affiliated with ACCET and
we are committed to upholding its principles of professional ethics
and excellence in education.
The American Massage
Therapy Association
Heartwood Institute is proud to be a member of the The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Council of
Schools. The AMTA is the oldest national organization setting
the standard of excellence for the massage therapy profession
in education and practice. Successful completion of the Holistic
Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Asian Healing Arts, or
Massage & Bodywork Therapist Program qualifies you for membership
in the AMTA. Your AMTA membership entitles you to significant
professional recognition and other important benefits including
professional malpractice insurance, networking, legal support
and opportunities for continuing education. Students may join
today.
American Organization for
Bodywork Therapies of Asia
Heartwood Institute is a proud member of the American Organization
for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) Council of Schools and
Programs. The AOBTA is the national professional organization
for all practitioners of Asian Bodywork. Goals of the AOBTA are
to elevate and maintain the standards of practice and education,
to enhance the public’s understanding of Asian Bodywork,
to provide a forum for sharing knowledge, and to foster a spirit
of cooperation among its members. Graduates of the Asian Healing
Arts & Whole Foods Nutrition Program may become members of
the AOBTA with the benefits of national recognition, professional
affiliation, liability insurance, continuing education, networking
and referral opportunities. |
National Certification
in
Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork
The National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
was established to provide voluntary national certification of
massage therapists and bodyworkers through administration of the
National Certification Exam (NCE). This credential adds credibility
to the massage profession and to the therapists who comply with
the NCBTMB standards. Many states that require licensing for massage
are adopting the NCE. Many therapists are choosing to become nationally
certified and employers are beginning to recognize this credential
as a measure of the quality of work of an applicant. All of Heartwood's
programs meet the educational requirements set by the NCBTMB for
acceptance to the National Certification Exam. After completing
any of these programs you would be eligible to take the NCE.
Approval to Operate
Heartwood Institute is licensed to operate by the California Bureau
for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education(BPPVE).
Non-immigrant Foreign
Students
Heartwood Institute is authorized under Federal law to enroll
non-immigrant foreign students. As a citizen of another country,
you may qualify for a student visa for the time required to complete
your studies.
Associated Bodywork and
Massage Professionals
Heartwood Institute is a proud participant in the Massage
School Alliance of the Associated
Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). The ABMP is a membership
organization serving the massage, bodywork, somatic and esthetic
professions. Founded to help massage and bodywork therapists build
and sustain successful practices, they offer liability insurance,
business support, referral services, educational materials, and
legislative advocacy and updates. Successful completion of the
Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist, Asian Healing
Arts, or Massage & Bodywork Therapist Program qualifies you
for membership in the ABMP.
Approval for Veterans Benefits
Heartwood Institute is approved under the G.I. Bill to provide
training to veterans and their dependents. |
