Privai Academy

Application for Admission

700 hour Professional Massage and Integrative Healing Arts Program

Begin your career as a Massage Therapist!
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A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required to process this application. Please read instructions carefully and complete all questions. The application cannot be processed if questions are left unanswered. Applications and associated documents become the property of Privai Academy.

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  • General Information

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  • Education

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  • List, in chronological order (beginning with most recent), all colleges/universities and vocational/technical/professional schools attended.

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  • Employment

  • Please list, in chronological order, your recent three-year work history

  • Essay/Personal Statement

  • Privai Academy seeks to gain an understanding of you as a person. Please submit a 300 to 500-word essay/personal statement. Include any experiences you feel were instrumental in your decision to pursue a career in massage therapy, and be sure to tell us about any prior training that may have influenced this decision.*

  • Additional Questions

    Please answer the following questions, limiting your answers to one paragraph per question.
  • 1. Describe your concept of what it means to be a massage therapist and how you feel you will be able to contribute to the field?*
  • 2. Have you ever been to a spa or clinic or private practice office for treatments? Describe your experience.*
  • 3. Describe ways in which you have grown and changed over the last five years.*
  • 4. Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a student and as a future massage professional.*
  • 5. Why do you want to attend Privai Academy for your training? *

  • Application Checklist:

    In addition to completing the application, these items must be submitted to Privai Academy to continue your application process:
  • Download and read the School Catalog and Student Handbook.
    Initial here that you have done so* A value is required.
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee.
    Mail check or call 828-277-3883 to pay by credit card.

    One recent passport size photograph.
    This can be mailed or emailed to "info@privaiacademy.com, subject < Application PHOTO >, Your Name,

    Copy of your High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
    In the event this is not possible a waiver form may be completed verifying you have a Diploma and completed secondary education.

    For non-US citizens:
    Proof of permanent residency or valid visa. International Students: In addition to the above items, you also need a certified translation of your high school or college transcript, evaluation of the transcript, an Ability-to-Pay statement and, if English is not your native language, evidence of English proficiency.

    Privai Academy admits qualified students regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or handicap.

    PROGRAM STANDARDS
    The following standards are described to assist the Privai Academy and each candidate in evaluating his/her prospect for academic and professional success. Please read each standard carefully. By signing your name on this application, you are indicating that you have read and are committed to and capable of meeting these standards.

    Academic Skills
    The student must be able to remember, understand, apply, evaluate and synthesize facts and concepts as related to safe and effective application of massage and bodywork therapy. The student must also be able to read and understand course materials, and after appropriate instruction to read and evaluate relevant research articles and appropriately apply that knowledge and practice. The student must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Students must possess basic computer skills.

    Professionalism
    The student must be client-centered in all aspects of the work, and consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, personal responsibility, and good judgment. He/she must be able to develop mature, effective, respectful relationships with clients of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and varying health statuses. He/she must dress appropriately and maintain high standards of personal hygiene. The student must be able to complete all responsibilities in a timely manner.

    Interpersonal Skills
    When interacting with fellow students, clients, staff, faculty, and other health professionals, the students must consistently demonstrate self-awareness, emotional stability, appropriate interpersonal and communication skills, appropriate boundaries, respect and compassion for others.

    Adaptability
    The student must be able to function effectively and cooperatively, even under stressful or challenging conditions, such as can occur in the academic environment, in clinical settings, and the practice of massage. The student should display flexibility: be open to differing points of view, be able to follow instructions, and be capable of giving and responding appropriately to constructive feedback.

    Physical Abilities
    The student must be physically able to effectively apply massage and bodywork techniques and protocols in the classroom and clinical settings, during which the student is expected to perform up to three or four hours of consecutive sessions. The students must also be willing and able to receive massage in class on a regular basis.

    I certify that the information provided during this application process, both verbally and written, or in documents submitted with my application, are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorized the Privai Academy to conduct a background check including inquiries regarding my credit and criminal history, my prior education and employment experiences, and related background information, as part of the application process. I further authorize the disclosure of such information by persons or entities in possession of such information and release such persons or entities, as well as Privai Academy, from all liability for having sought or released such information.

    It is extremely important to note that classes are limited in size, and enrollment is close when classes are full. Submitting an application for admission does not guarantee admission.
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