Refresh School of Therapeutic Massage
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Therapeutic massage, continuing education for massage therapists |
| Date founded | 2008 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education; American Massage Therapy Association |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 65,479 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 2 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Pace, taxi, carpool |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking for students with no annual parking fee |
| Campus size | 1,800 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability |
Preferred by appointment 847.348.1433 Walk-ins welcome but please visit 454 East Dundee (chiropractic clinic) to be directed to the school (both businesses have the same owner). |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Jay S. Basra 847.348.1433 or 847.879.1034 mailto:myrstm@prevhealth.com |
| Additional information | 10:1 student teacher ratio (curriculum taught by doctors); 100% passing rate for national board examinations; friendly, approachable, student oriented staff |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 2 |
| Number of full time, female students | 4 |
| Total number of full time students | 6 |
| Number of part time, male students | 2 |
| Number of part time, female students | 8 |
| Total number of part-time students | 10 |
| Total number of male students | 4 |
| Total number of female students | 12 |
| Total number of students | 16 |
| Other enrollment information | All students must attend an information session before acceptance. |
| Other racial-ethnic background information | Our student body is very diverse. |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Other out-of-state student information | We have had less than five out-of-state students. The price of the education does not vary. |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 1 |
| Other international student information | We have had two students from Mexico attend our school that currently practice in Mexico. |
| Other age of student information | The student ages vary from 18 to 60+ years. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 70% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | Tuition - $6,999; books can range from $75-$110. All students must purchase a massage therapy table and sheets, lotion, and misc. supplies. |
| Tuition refund policy | RSTM follows all guidelines from the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. It is a graded refund policy, dependent upon the hours participated in the massage therapy program. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | RSTM accommodates all types of situations depending on the specific student's needs. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
| Financial aid contact title | School Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 847.348.1433 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | Private loans, payment plans, and state financial aid through unemployment programs. |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | Full tuition |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | Less than 25% |
| Loans | |
| Other loan program information | Private loans |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information | Call 847.348.1433 for additional information |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Jay S. Basra |
| Admissions contact title | School Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.348.1433 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 11 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 8 |
| Number of female applicants | 21 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 18 |
| Total number of applicants | 32 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 26 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Varies year to year (usually January/February) |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | $99 |
| Application fee waived | Proven financial need |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Required exams | None |
| Recommended exams | None |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.0 |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Dr. Daman Singh |
| Admissions contact title #2 | School Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog |
Dr. Jay S. Basra 454 East Dundee Road Palatine, IL 60074 |
| Academic calendar | Continuous |
| Grading system | Pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 5 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 10 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
| Housing contact title | School Director |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 847.879.1034 |
| Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
| Accessibility contact title | School Director |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 847.879.1034 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 1 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Readers for the blind | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other campus security | Across the street from the Palatine police station |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Dr. Jay S. Basra |
| Career contact title | School Director |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 847.879.1034 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 95% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |