THE CENTER FOR NATURAL WELLNESS
SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Est. 1998
School: (518) 489.4026
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Your Future is in Your Hands...
Massage Clinic: (518) 489.4068
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Admissions Process
Our candidate selection procedure is based on the
following attributes:
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Academic Ability
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Social Maturity
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Motivation
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Growth Potential
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Commitment to the Massage Therapy Profession
Additionally, the application process includes a personal evaluation and completion of an academic assessment.
Admissions Information and Requirements
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Admissions inquiries are accepted throughout the year.
We encourage applicants to begin the admissions process as early as possible. Enrollment is limited to ensure optimal class size.
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Candidates seeking admission to CNWSMT must be at least 18 years of age on the start date of the desired massage therapy program.
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Candidates must have completed high school or have a GED certificate.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens OR non-citizens admitted for permanent residency by law in the United States.
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Application & Application Forms
Download and complete the CNW application here.
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You may also email an Admissions Representative at admissions@cnwsmt.com or stop by to pick up an application packet during regular business hours.
Please contact us for further inquiry at (518) 489-4026.
Application Requirements
Applications must contain all items listed below, or an application cannot be considered complete or considered.
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1. A non-refundable $50.00 application fee. (This fee is waived for veterans.)
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2. An Initial Inquiry Form, indicating citizenship status, provided by the Admissions Office. A personal statement based on questions provided by the Admissions Office.
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3. A High School Transcript or Diploma, or a GED certificate from a “bricks and mortar” school. (We do not accept correspondence school or distance learning transcripts.)
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4. Two letters of recommendation completed on the CNWSMT Reference Form. Our Admissions Office will provide this form to you.
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5. Proof of one massage treatment from a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). This can be a massage received in the CNWSMT Massage Clinic and must have been within the last twelve months.
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6. Government–issued photo ID with legal name and birth date.
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7. We ask all applicants under the age of 19 to complete a short essay. Candidates under the age of 19 may also be subject to additional requirements.
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8. View the 2023 Catalog for complete details program and course information as well as admissions requirements.
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Equal Opportunity
CNWSMT offers equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, or marital status.
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