PROGRAMS
Exploring Your Future in Massage Therapy
We invite you to visit the Body Therapy Institute and discover the massage school experience that has made a positive difference in so many peoples' lives.
Through our renowned Massage Therapy Diploma Program, you can become a highly sought-after massage therapist, and have a career that you truly love!
The 5 Easy Steps to Enrolling at BTI:
1) Tell us you're interested
It all begins with you contacting us. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you to answer your questions. You'll also receive a FREE 20-page information catalog about massage therapy, BTI, and its training programs. There is no obligation to continue with the enrollment process and you'll have lots of information to help you decide if becoming a professional massage therapist is right for you.
2) Free Campus Tour and Exploration Session
Schedule a time to meet with one of our Admissions Representatives. You'll get a tour of the beautiful school campus, and have a personal Exploration Session. This is designed to help you identify where you are in your life, where you'd like to go, and determine whether the field of massage therapy is a great match for you. At the completion of this tour, you'll have the opportunity to sign up for the BTI Introductory Massage Workshop.
3) Apply for Financial Aid (if needed)
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. To determine your eligiblity to receive Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans from the US Department of Education – you'll complete a two-step process: submit the FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid; and complete the student interview on the VFAO – BTI's Virtual Financial Aid Office. Click here for information on these two steps.
4) Submit Your Application
The next step is to complete your BTI Application for Admission and return it to the school with required documentation and a $25 Application Fee. You'll also need to set up your interview appointment.
5) Interview
Your Admissions Interview is where key details of the process are discussed, such as financing, time management, or other aspects that will be important to your success as a student at BTI. Following this interview, applications are reviewed to determine acceptance into the Diploma Program.
The BTI Introductory Massage Workshop
In this one-day class, you’ll learn fun and effective massage techniques from our master teachers, and you’ll practice the optimal body mechanics and quality of touch exercises that allow BTI graduates to excel in their work. Offered regularly throughout the year, this inspiring six-hour hands-on workshop will benefit those who are considering professional career training at BTI – as well as anyone who wants to learn relaxation and stress management skills. It's highly recommended, but not required for admission. The cost is just $35: go to the REGISTER page on this website to sign up, or call BTI.
All of this happens at South Wind Farm, our spectacular 150-acre country campus in the heart of the North Carolina Piedmont -- where healing, learning and nature all come together.
Call 888-500-4500 (toll free) now to speak directly with one of our Admissions Representatives.
BTI Introductory Massage Workshops
All classes are held from 10:00am-5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break
2012 Schedule:
January 22 | February 12 | April 29 | June 17 | July 15 | August 12 | November 4 | December 9