Admissions

We understand the challenges you face as you gather your resources and prepare to enter this new phase of your life. We help hundreds of students each year. Please call us with your questions about financial aid, housing, curriculum, licensure, and more. We look forward to talking to you!

Melanie Rubin, Executive Director
dir@nmhealingarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 228

Caitlin Townsend , Admissions and Outreach
info@nmhealingarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 230

Nancy Williamson, Business Manager
bus@nmhealingsarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 227

Jeff Thompson, Education Director
education@nmhealingsarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 223

L. River Heartsong, Continuing Education Coordinator
continuinged@nmhealingarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 223

Melissa Morrow, Marketing Coordinator
marketing@nmhealingarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 230

Christine Jawski, Administrative Assistant
rec@nmhealingarts.org
(888) 808-5188 ext 221

Before you apply, we recommend:

• Viewing the Academy’s “Healing Touch” video

• Sitting in on classes to experience the school environment first-hand

• Meeting with Academy staff, students, and graduates

The Application Process

Click here to request a complete packet, including a course catalog, video, and application form.

• Send in your completed application with $75 non-refundable processing fee. Once your application and your recommendation forms are received, they will be reviewed by the admissions office and you will be notified of your acceptance status within two weeks.

• Upon acceptance, prospective students must send a $300 non-refundable deposit to secure their space in the program. This deposit is applied to your tuition.

• We will send you an acceptance packet including three forms: the Contract for Payment of Tuition, Payment Plan Selection Form, and Student Commitment Agreement. Please complete, sign, photocopy for your own records, and return the originals to the Academy.

• Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis to those who have sent in these forms and their $300 deposit. If space is no longer available when we receive your forms and deposit, you will be given priority for entrance into the next program.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. All Certification Programs are approved for Veterans' benefits.

The Academy accepts payment in full or the "Pay as you Study" plan. This plan divides tuition into two or four payments for the six month programs and into two or eight payments for longer programs, with a finance charge added. (All payments must be completed by the time of graduation.)

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin. Administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs, rights, privileges, programs, and activities

LICENSING

The requirements for massage licensure vary. Students are responsible for determining what the current requirements are in the states and municipalities where they intend to practice massage. New Mexico requires a minimum of 650 hours. A student who has graduated from a massage certification program is eligible to take the National Certification Examination in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. A graduate of the polarity program is eligible to apply to the APTA for certification as an Associate Polarity Practitioner or a Registered Polarity Practitioner.

HOUSING

Inexpensive housing in the Santa Fe area fills quickly, so it is important for students to make arrangements early. Our student housing bulletin board lists rooms and houses for rent. Students often team up to share housing. There is one international hostel in Santa Fe.

LOCATION

The Academy is located at 501 Franklin Avenue in Santa Fe. From Interstate 25 take the Saint Francis exit and travel north on Saint Francis. At Agua Fria turn left (west). Go two short blocks to Franklin Avenue and turn left. The Academy is located on the southwest corner of Agua Fria and Franklin Avenue.

SMOKING

The Academy is a non-smoking campus.

RESOURCES

National Forest Information 1-505-988-6940

NM State Parks Information 1-505-827-7465

Visitor's Bureau 1-800-777-2489 (Call for an extensive information package.)

Chamber of Commerce 1-505-983-7317 (Call for relocation information.)