Natural Healing Institute

Institutional Guidelines

Institutional Calendar
While NHI operates on a trimester basis with Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer terms, some classes start in the middle of the terms.  This gives new students many opportunities during the year to begin the program.  All classes are evenings and weekends.  Some advanced courses have prerequisites.  While someone may complete the entire program in two to three terms, many choose to attend at their own pace as time and financial resources allow.

Fall:  September – December
Winter:  January – April
Spring/Summer:  May – August

Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky observes the following holidays:
New Year’s Eve & Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday/Easter Weekend
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day Weekend
Thanksgiving Day & Weekend
Christmas Eve & Day

Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky will honor specific religious holidays by student request.

Enrollment Procedures and Admissions
Prospective students must submit a completed application, a non-refundable $40 application fee and be interviewed by the Director of the school.  The student must be a high school graduate or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age, and have not been convicted of the offense of prostitution, sexual misconduct or a felony.  Students accepted to the school must sign an enrollment agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits and complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

 

Mission Statement of Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky

The mission of the Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky is to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop and elevate the standards of practice for the entire massage therapy profession by elevating the standard of training for massage therapists.

NHI presents a broad range of modalities, offering students the skills and knowledge to integrate various techniques into their professional practice.  The curriculum is well-balanced in the areas of technical training, human sciences, hands-on experiences, professional development and personal growth.

Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky serves the massage therapy community at large through continuing education, therapeutic services, career development and industry-association.

About Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky

Natural Healing Institute was established in May, 2003.  Formerly Natural Health Institute of Western Kentucky, its co-founder and director, Lisa Bozarth, then assumed full ownership and renamed the school.  Additionally, Bozarth increased the educational program from a 500 hour program to a 600 hour program.  Toward the goal of quality education, our classes are small and led by our experienced licensed professional faculty.  This program qualifies the graduate to apply for the National Certification Examination and Kentucky licensure to practice professionally.

Students of the Professional Massage and Bodywork Therapy program attend classes in a 3000 square-foot, state-of-the-art new school that boasts a 1200 square-foot classroom. The spacious new facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources, including professional massage tables, on-site massage chairs, reflexology chairs, teaching props and more. Adjacent to the classroom is the facility’s 1200 square-foot suite, featuring six intern clinic rooms, administrative offices and a tranquil lobby. Students also have convenient access to restroom facilities, break areas and parking.

Natural Healing Institute of Western Kentucky is licensed as a postsecondary vocational educational institution by the Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board for Proprietary Education.

Additionally, NHI is a school of council for Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

NHI is an accepted school of massage therapy by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Natural Healing Institute is also an active member of the Paducah/McCracken County Chamber of Commerce.