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LOTUS SCHOOL OF INTEGRATED PROFESSIONS
STUDENT CATALOG
OF
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
LOCATION:
10960 Three Chopt Road
Suites A, B, C & D
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 290-0980
www.lotusva.com
January 1, 2021
Certificate to operate issued by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page number
General Policies and Procedures
Mission statement 5
History of the Lotus School of Integrated Professions 5
Accreditation, Certification and Licensure Board 5-6
General physical facilities and equipment 6
Academic calendar 6-7
Programs offered 7
Programs start and end dates 7-8
Job placement 8-9
Student services 9
Honor Policy 9-10
Policy on leave of absence 10
Policy on non-discrimination 10
Policy on sexual harassment 10-11
Policy on complaint resolution 11-13
Policy on internship, externship or production work 13
Policy on internet use 13
Policy on telecommunications/distance learning 14
Policy on transcript requests 15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 15-16
600 Hour Massage Therapy Program
Faculty and staff 17
Admissions prerequisites and requirements 17-18
Number and definition of clock hours 18
Breakdown for length of each course 18
Educational goals and objectives 18-19
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 19
Class size 20
Policy on attendance 21
Student practicum clinic policy 21-22
Demonstration massage 22
Policy on expulsion 22
Policy on make-up work 22-23
Policy on conduct 23
Policy of satisfactory academic progress (SAP) 24-26
Policy on probation 26-27
Required levels of performance for graduation 27
Type of document awarded upon graduation 28
Tuition and other student charges 28
Methods and terms for tuition payment, fees and required costs 28-30
Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion
and refund policy for clock hour programs policy 30-31
2Withdrawal Policy for students receiving Federal Financial Aid 31
Policy on Return of Title IV Aid 31-33
Student transfer policy 33-35
Pre-admission placement tests 35-36
Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for Licensure 36
Massage class/clinic hours 36
600 Hour Esthetics Program
Faculty and staff 37
Admission prerequisites and requirements 37-38
Number and definition of clock hours 38
Breakdown for length of each course 38
Educational goals and objectives 38
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 38-40
Class size 40
Policy on attendance 40-41
Student practicum performance requirements 41
Policy on expulsion 41
Policy on make-up work 42
Policy on conduct 42-43
Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 43-44
Policy on probation 44-45
Required levels of performance for graduation 45
Type of document awarded upon graduation 46
Tuition and other student charges 46-47
Methods and terms for tuition payment 47-48
Cancellation, Settlement, Withdrawal, Expulsion
and Refund Policy for Clock Hour Programs 48-49
Student transfer policy 49-51
Commonwealth of Virginia Educational Requirements for Licensure 51
Esthetics class schedules 51
600 Hour Master Esthetics Program
Faculty and staff 52
Admissions prerequisites and requirements 52-53
Number and definition of clock hours 53
Breakdown for length of each course 53
Educational goals and objectives 54
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 54-56
Class size 56
Policy on attendance 56-57
Student practicum performance requirements 57
Policy on expulsion 57-58
Policy on make-up work 58
Policy on conduct 58-59
Policy of Satisfactory Academic Progress 59-60
3Policy on probation 61
Required levels of performance for graduation 61-62
Type of document awarded upon graduation 62
Tuition and other student charges 62-63
Methods and terms for tuition payment 63-64
Cancellation, Settlement, Withdrawal, Expulsion
and Refund Policy for Clock Hour Programs 64-65
Student transfer policy 65-67
Commonwealth of Virginia Educational Requirements for Licensure 67
Master esthetics class schedules 67
Combined Degree: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Science
Master of Oriental Medicine
Faculty and staff 68
Admissions prerequisites and requirements 68-69
Number and definition of credit hours 69
Breakdown for length of program 69
Educational goals and objectives 69-70
Title, scope and sequence of each course within the program 70-78
Class size 78
Policy on attendance 78
Student Clinic Policy 78
Policy on tardiness 78
Policy on expulsion 78-79
Policy on make-up work 79
Policy on conduct 79-80
Policy on satisfactory academic progress (SAP) 80-82
Policy on Probation 82
Required levels of performance for graduation 82-83
Type of document awarded upon graduation 83
Tuition and Other Student Charges 83
Methods and terms for tuition payment 83-84
Cancellation, settlement, withdrawal, expulsion
and refund policy for credit hour programs policy 84
Student transfer policy 85
Pre-admission placement tests 85
Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for Licensure 85
Class Schedule 85
4GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Mission Statement
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions (Lotus School) is dedicated to creating an
environment conducive to students learning from a place of intentional creations. Through
Lotus School’s vocational and degree programs, students learn a career path integrating
various modalities for the benefit of the individual and society.
History of Lotus School of Integrated Professions
The Lotus School was established in 1996 as the American Institute of Massage, Inc. and is
owned and operated by Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV. The American Institute of Massage was
operated as a massage school until June of 2015 when it became the American Institute of
Healing Therapies. In February 2016, the American Institute of Healing Therapies became the
Lotus School of Integrated Professions and began offering professional training in several
other vocational programs. In November of 2018 Lotus School of Integrated Professions
attained accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
(ACCSC). In 2019, the Lotus School became an institution of higher education and added
degree granting programs.
Accreditation, Certification and Licensure Board for the Lotus School of Integrated
Professions
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia - SCHEV
101 N. 14TH St., 10th Floor, James Monroe Bldg.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Tel: (804) 225-2600 Fax: (804) 225-2604
E-mail: communications@schev.edu
Website: www.schev.edu
A copy of the SCHEV Complaint Resolution Form is available online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentComplaintForm
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Perimeter Center Suite 102 (first floor) 9960 Mayland Drive Richmond VA 23233-1463 Tel:
(804) 367-8500 Fax: (866) 282-3932
Email: ComplaintAnalysis@dpor.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov
A copy of the DPOR Complaint Resolution Form is available online at:
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/FormsandApplications/F701-
COMPFRM-v5_09-09-2016_pdf.pdf
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212
www.accsc.org
5A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by
contacting the Registrar or online at www.accsc.org.
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have
a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel
that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider
contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the Commission must be
in written form and should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the
complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by filing the ACCSC
Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint
as well as the final resolution by the Commission.
Veteran Services
This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State
Approving Agency.
If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, you may be eligible for VA government
programs that assist with education expenses at the Lotus School of Integrated Professions,
Inc. For questions about eligibility, call the GI Bill® helpline at (888) 442-4551 Monday –
Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Central Time or visit their website
https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/contact_us.asp
General Physical Facilities and Equipment
The Lotus School is located at 10960 Three Chopt Road. The facility is approximately 4,300
square feet encompassing four classrooms, two lobbies, multipurpose room, student resource
center, and administrative offices, faculty office, restrooms, storage room, records room, and
with treatment room.
Equipment consists of but is not limited to: desks, massage tables, chairs, charts, skeletons,
marker board, digital projectors, professional subscriptions, library books, reference books,
towels, sheets, product, office equipment, computers, various massage equipment, floor mats,
treatment tables, magnifier lamps, steamers, adjustable stools, instrument tables, Wood’s
lamps, sterilization machines, dermabrasion machines (both crystal and non-crystal), towel
cabbies, acupuncture needles, sharps containers. There is enough equipment to meet the
required ratios of students to equipment for each section taught, to ensure each student has
access to all necessary equipment.
The Lotus School complies with all ADA requirements and reasonable accommodations will
be made for any student with a physical or mental disability.
Academic Calendar - Official Holidays
2021 Official Holidays
• January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day
• May 31, 2021 Memorial Day
• August 8-22, 2021 Summer Break
6• September 6, 2021 Labor Day
• November 24-27, 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 19-31, 2021 Winter Break
Programs offered
Certificate Programs:
600-hour Massage Therapy Program
600-hour Esthetics Program
600-hour Master Esthetics Program
Degree Program:
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Science Master of Oriental
Medicine
Program Start and End Dates for 2020 Academic Year
MASSAGE:
Fall 2020:
Day massage program (8 month) August 17, 2020 to April 1, 2021
• Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Monday clinics)
Night massage program (11 month) August 17, 2020 to June 29, 2021
• Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Thursday (clinics) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Spring 2021:
Day massage program (8 month) April 26, 2021 to December 10, 2021
• Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Night massage program (11 month) April 26, 2021 to February 22, 2022
• Monday – Thursday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fall 2021:
Day and Night massage programs starting August 23, 2021
ESTHETICS:
Fall 2020:
Day esthetics program (8 month) August 17, 2020 to April 1, 2021
• Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Night esthetics program (11 month) August 17, 2020 to June 29, 2021
• Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring 2021:
Day esthetics program (8 month) April 26, 2021 to December 9, 2021
• Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
7Fall:
Night esthetics program starting August 23, 2021
MASTER ESTHETICS:
Fall 2020:
Night master esthetics program (11 month) September 14, 2020 to August 2, 2021
• Monday – Wednesday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spring 2021:
Day master esthetics program (8 month) April 26, 2021 to December 9, 2021
• Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fall 2021:
Night esthetics program starting August 23, 2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE/MASTER OF
SCIENCE MASTER OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE:
This program is taught over 3 years, divided into 9 trimesters (3 trimesters per year).
There are 2 program starts in 2021
Year 1 (First Start)
Spring:
• 1st Trimester: January 6, 2021 to April 17, 2021
January 11, 2021 last day to drop with full refund
• 2nd Trimester: April 28, 2021 to August 7, 2021
May 3, 2021 last day to drop with full refund
• 3rd Trimester: August 25, 2021 to December 11, 2021
August 30, 2021 last day to drop with full refund
Year 1 (Second Start)
Fall:
• 1st Trimester: August 25, 2021 to December 11, 2021
August 30, 2021 last day to drop with full refund
Trimester Course Hours:
• Wednesday and Thursday - 6:00 pm -10:00 pm Online live virtual classroom
• Friday- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Onsite Class
• Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Onsite Class (classes and/or clinic; times may vary)
Job Placement
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions does not provide a post-graduation job placement
service for students nor guarantee employment; however, Lotus School of Integrated
8Professions Staff do post regular email notifications to alumni and students of any and all
employment opportunities of which the Lotus becomes aware. The Lotus makes no
guarantees and takes no responsibility for these posted opportunities. Lotus does track its
student’s employment and the statistics on student employment are made available to students
and prospective students upon request with career services personnel.
Student Services
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions provides academic advising, career advising, and
financial advising, financial assistance advising, continuing education advising, and has
available transportation and childcare resources. If any student has a personal problem which
exceeds the abilities of the faculty to ameliorate, that student will be referred to an appropriate
professional.
Faculty members are available to students before and after class and during breaks of the
classes that they teach. They are also available by appointment outside of regular scheduled
class hours during the business week. The program director of each program will be the
academic advisor for each program offered.
The program director for each program will serve as the program academic advisor for that
program and keep regular office hours and are available by appointment at Lotus and will
respond to student concerns or messages in a reasonable time frame.
All students have a right to access to their school record and to have their records kept
confidential per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Lotus School
has a policy of complete confidentiality of student records and will only release student
transcript information when requested in writing by the student, or to authorized government
officials.
All students have access to the student resource center at the Lotus School and access to the
internet via Wi-Fi. The student resource area is available to all students during the following
times: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and when student classes/clinics are in session.
Students are welcome to check out books, DVDs, or periodicals at any time and are expected
to return them when they are finished. All materials must be returned prior to completion of
the program. Alumni may also make arrangements to check-out materials from the library
and should contact the office for more details.
Students have access to the Learning Information Resource Network (LIRN) on site or off
site.
Honor Policy
Students are expected to do their own work. Students should not look at/copy from any other
student’s work. Assignments given by an instructor are to be completed by the student given
the assignment. Test materials are not to be taken from the school or copied in any form.
Lying or making false representation of the truth, stealing - taking something that is not yours
without consent and plagiarism – using another’s ideas in your writing without correctly
citing the source can all be cause for disciplinary action. It will be up to the Director of
9Education to decide what disciplinary action will be taken for breaking the honor policy
which may include expulsion.
Policy on Leave of Absence
A current student may submit a request for a leave of absence for up to (15) fifteen calendar
days, but it is the sole decision of the Director of Education if the reasons for the requested
leave are acceptable and if the leave will be granted. Acceptable reasons are:
• medical issues either physical or mental of self or immediate family member or
partner
• military service or job-related requirements
• legal obligations affecting the student or a member of the student’s immediate family
• death of a family member, partner, or close friend
The reason for the requested should be verifiable.
The student should request the leave of absence before the class is missed. It will be at the
sole discretion of the Director of Education, with the agreement of the student requesting such
leave, to determine how the tuition will be handled during the time of the leave.
In the event unforeseen circumstances prevent the request from happening before the missed
classes the student must still request the leave of absence and also explain why they were not
able to request the leave of absence before the classes were missed, the request must be
submitted within 30 calendar days from the last date of attendance.
The student must make up all material and time to be determined by the Director of Education
or the Assistant Director of Education
If the student does not return within the approved number of days excused the student will be
expelled from the program or course as applicable, as of the last date of attendance.
Policy on Non-Discrimination
The Lotus School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnic background, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability in its operation of the program.
Any student with a disability should consult directly with the Program Director prior to the
first day of class. The student must provide the Program Director with details in writing with
supporting official documentation regarding any accommodations they may require to
adequately meet the program requirements. The Director will work with the student
throughout the program to ensure that those needs are addressed and that the accommodations
are met as mandated by the ADA.
Policy on Sexual Harassment
Definitions of Harassment: Sexual harassment constitutes discrimination and is illegal under
federal, state and local laws. For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment is defined as
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct
10of a sexual nature when, for example: Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or
implicitly a term or condition of an individual's academic status; submission to or rejection of
such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic status decisions affecting such
individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an
individual's academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic
environment. Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not so subtle behaviors
and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. Depending on the circumstances,
these behaviors may include, but are not limited to: Unwanted sexual advances or requests
for sexual favors; sexual jokes and innuendo; verbal abuse of a sexual nature; commentary
about an individual's body, sexual prowess or sexual deficiencies; leering, catcalls or
touching; insulting or obscene comments or gestures; display or circulation in the academic
environment of sexually suggestive objects or pictures (including e-mail, text messaging or
other electronic means and other physical, verbal or visual conduct of a sexual nature.
Gender harassment is harassment not involving sexual activity or language (e.g., male
manager yells only at female employees and not males and may also constitute discrimination
if it is severe or pervasive and directed at students because of their gender.
Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Under
this policy harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or
aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, [alien or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier
status, sexual orientation] or any other characteristic protected by law or that of his/her
relatives, friends or associates, and that: Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive academic environment; has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual's academic performance; or otherwise adversely affects an
individual's academic opportunities.
Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to epithets, slurs or negative stereotyping;
threatening, intimidating or hostile acts; denigrating jokes, displays or circulation in the
academic environment of written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or
aversion toward an individual or group (including e-mail, text messaging or other electronic
means).
All students, faculty and staff can expect to work and study in an environment free of any
written or spoken communication that would be construed in any way as harassment. No
form of harassment will be tolerated by anyone associated with the Lotus School. Any report
by students, faculty or staff of harassment will be thoroughly investigated by the Program
Director. Please refer to the policy on complaint resolution for additional details.
Policy on Complaint Resolution
• Any student complaint should first be addressed verbally with the student’s instructor.
• If the student is dissatisfied with the instructor’s actions or is uncomfortable
addressing the instructor directly the student must put his/her complaint in writing and
submit a copy to the program director. If the complaint involves an instructor, the
instructor must also receive a copy.
11• The instructor shall make a response in writing within ten business days, which
written response will be submitted to the program director, the program director will
then submit a response to the student addressing the complaint with a proposed
solution to the student’s issues.
• If the student remains dissatisfied with the program director’s response, or if the
complaint does not involve an instructor, the student may file a complaint in writing
directly with the Assistant Director of Education.
• The Assistant Director of Education, or their representative, shall take appropriate
steps to investigate the complaint within ten business days, including, without
limitation, meeting with the student who filed the complaint, and any other involved
persons, and, at the Assistant Director of Education’s sole discretion, or that of their
designated representative, to meet with or communicate with any other person(s) who
may be helpful in understanding and appropriately resolving the complaint.
• The Assistant Director of Education, in their sole discretion, shall determine, what
action, if any, shall be taken to resolve the complaint, based upon:
o the information submitted by the student, the instructor, and any other
involved persons.
o any other information the assistant director of education or their
representative developed during the course of their investigation.
o the policies and procedures set forth in this Catalog; and
o any other appropriate source of information or standards for decision-
making.
• The Assistant Director of Education shall communicate their final decision in
writing to the student and, if an instructor is involved, to the instructor. Such
written decision shall indicate the basis for the Assistant Director of Education’s
decision.
• If the student is dissatisfied with the Assistant Director of Education’s decision the
student may request a panel of three (3) Lotus School faculty and/or staff members
be appointed to hear the issue and submit a suggested course of action to the
Assistant Director of Education, and then the Assistant Director of Education will
again submit his decision in writing to the student.
• If the student is dissatisfied with the Assistant Director of Education’s final
decision, the student may file a written complaint with appropriate regulatory
agency. A student will not be subject to unfair actions as a result of initiation a
complaint proceeding.
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia - SCHEV
101 N. 14TH St., 10th Floor, James Monroe Bldg.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Tel: (804) 225-2600 Fax: (804) 225-2604
E-mail: communications@schev.edu
Website: www.schev.edu
12A copy of the SCHEV Complaint Resolution Form is available online at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StudentComplaintForm
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Perimeter Center
Suite 102 (first floor)
9960 Mayland Drive
Richmond VA 23233-1463
Tel: (804) 367-8500 Fax: (866) 282-3932
Email: ComplaintAnalysis@dpor.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov
A copy of the DPOR Complaint Resolution Form is available online at:
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/FormsandAppli
cations/F701-COMPFRM-v5_09-09-2016_pdf.pdf
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must
have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not
feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may
consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewed by the
Commission must be in written form and should grant permission for the Commission to
forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished by
filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the
status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all
inquiries to:
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212
www.accsc.org
A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be
obtained by contacting the Registrar or online at www.accsc.org.
Virginia State Approving Agency and US Department of Veterans Affairs Grievance Policy:
The Virginia State Approving Agency (SAA) is the approving authority of
education and training programs for Virginia. Our office investigates
complaints of GI Bill beneficiaries. While most complaints should initially
follow the school grievance policy, if the situation cannot be resolved at the
school, the beneficiary should contact our office via email
saa@dvs.virginia.gov
Policy on Internship, Externship or Production Work
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions, Inc. does not utilize internships, externships or
production work in our programs.
13Policy on Internet use
The Lotus School provides internet service on campus. Students may access the internet with
a password given at orientation. Each instructor will set appropriate guidelines for internet
use during class.
Students should refrain from visiting any sites that would be considered illegal.
Policy on Telecommunication/Distance Education
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions, Inc. has portions of each program that are taught
in a distance education format.
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions will provide technical support to help students
with setting up and using the distance education platform before and during the program.
Prior to enrollment, students must watch the online training and sign the self-certification
form that they have access to the internet, ability to access the on-line classes, and the ability
to navigate the online platform.
A mandatory online orientation is held for students during the week prior to the first day of
class.
Students must attend the on-line or distance education classes the same manner as if they were
on site.
All the policies and procedures remain the same for the distance education classes as they are
for the on-site classes.
Online classes are taught in a synchronous format. Student attendance is recorded and counts
the same as being on-site. If students sign in late or leave early or are absent this will count
against your allowable missed class time for your program.
Students must be signed in under their own log in and be visible during the class to receive
credit for their class hours. Students that are not visible during class may be counted absent
from that class. In emergency cases students may notify their instructor of technical issues and
may be allowed to call into the class over the phone.
Students are expected to be in a professional quiet environment that is like the classroom
environment without distractions, such as noise or other individuals.
Students should wear the same attire that they would wear to on-site class.
The synchronous online class format is designed to be comparable to on-site lecture classes,
therefore the students should be present in the same manner as if they were on-site.
14Policy on Transcript Requests
Official transcript requests must be submitted in writing from the student to the Lotus School
of Integrated Professions. Please contact the office to obtain a transcript request form.
Completed form must be returned to the Lotus School for processing.
It is the obligation of the student to confirm with the recipient if they will accept electronic
transcripts.
It takes approximately 1 – 2 weeks for processing. Processing times may be longer due to
school closures for weekends, inclement weather and official school closures.
Any request will not be processed until all student obligations are current.
Printed official transcripts will be provided in a sealed, unopened envelope.
A photo ID is required to pick up a transcript. If the transcript will be picked up by someone
other than you, the person's name and telephone number must accompany the original request
and that person must provide a photo ID.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain
rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student
who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.) These
rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day
the Lotus School of Integrated Professions receives a request for access. A student should
submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, [or other appropriate official,]
a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The school official
will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the
records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the school official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the
request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student
believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights
under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask Lotus School of Integrated Professions to amend a record should
write the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed and
specify why it should be changed.
If Lotus School of Integrated Professions decides not to amend the record as requested, Lotus
School of Integrated Professions will notify the student in writing of the decision and the
student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
15regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to
a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before Lotus School of Integrated Professions
discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
Lotus School of Integrated Professions discloses education records without a student’s prior
written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is typically including a person employed by the Lotus
School of Integrated Professions in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or
support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person
serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or
contractor outside of the Lotus School of Integrated Professions who performs an institutional
service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is
under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from
education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to
assist another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official typically has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to
fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the Lotus School of Integrated Professions.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the Lotus School of Integrated Professions to comply with the requirements of
FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
16600 HOUR MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Joseph L. Schibner, IV President, Director of Education, Program Director, B. S,
M.O.M, M.O.A., D.O.M., Licensed Acupuncturist, and
Licensed Massage Therapist
Kisha Brown Assistant Director of Education, Assistant Director of Massage
Program
A current list of faculty and staff is available on our website @ www.lotusva.com.
Admission Pre-requisites and Requirements
To be considered for admission to the massage program a prospective student must:
• Be at least 18 years of age, if younger a prospective student must turn 18 on or before
the graduation date established for the session in which he/she wishes to enroll; A
copy of government issued identification showing date of birth
• Complete a tour of the facility and interview with a representative of the school;
completed tour checklist
• Complete and file an application form with the Lotus School, must wait a minimum of
24 hours after completing tour. Applicant must complete and sign application which
includes section on criminal background, this is not used as criteria for admissions
other than it must be completed and if the applicant indicates that they have a criminal
background the director of education will then advise the applicant that the State of
Virginia regulatory boards will make a decision on a case-by-case basis, based on the
details of the criminal background
• Submit a $100.00 registration fee.
• Educational requirement:
o copy of a high school diploma or official transcript sent directly from the school
or.
o a GED, or equivalent at minimum; copy of official document or.
o college diploma or official transcript showing graduation from an associate’s
program or higher from an accredited college sent directly from the school
o If any of the above documents are issued in a different name that the prospective
student’s current government issued identification, then the prospective student
must supply a legal name change document.
• Submit a brief written statement as to why the applicant wants to pursue a career in
massage therapy.
• Have an active email account.
• Current on all accounts with the Lotus School.
• Students must self- certify they have the ability and capability to access and attend on-line
portions of the program.
In the rare event the student does not have a copy of their high school diploma due to
uncontrollable events the student may take an exam that is recognized as equivalent to a high
school graduate and have the passing scores sent directly to the school. The prospective
student must also explain in detail as to why the original diploma is not available.
17If the prospective student wishes to use a college diploma, the diploma or transcripts must
indicate graduating from an associate degree program or higher from an accredited college.
If the prospective student received their high school training in another country the
prospective student must present the school with a certified translation as well as a
certification that the training is equivalent to that of a high school graduate in the United
States of America. The admissions representative will evaluate the submitted information and
determine if the student meets the requirements for admission. Students may enroll in a
program if they meet all the requirements up to the first day of class. Once a student has met
the admissions requirements and is accepted into a program the student will sign an
enrollment agreement and arrange to pay; a deposit, one month’s tuition; the full tuition; or
provide proof of funding by a third-party agency which will pay the school directly. A copy of
the fully executed enrollment agreement signed by both parties is provided to the student prior
to the start of class.
All acceptances are processed based on a first come, first served and space available basis.
Once the Lotus School’s enrollment for classes is at capacity, accepted students will be placed
on a waiting list for admissions.
Number and Definition of Clock Hours
For purposes of the program, one (1) clock hour is composed of a 60-minute time increment
with a minimum of 50 minutes of classroom instruction in person or in a synchronous online
format or supervised practice.
Breakdown for Length of Each Course
The anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology section accounts for 176 hours of
training, the massage section accounts for 324 hours of training, and the remaining 100 hours
consist of practicum clinic hours. The 600-hour program is taught in day and evening
sessions. The day program takes approximately 34 weeks or 8 months, and the evening
program takes approximately 47 weeks or 11 months.
Educational Goals and Objectives
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions is dedicated to creating an environment conducive
to learning massage therapy to gain entry level employment as a licensed massage therapist,
take the licensing exam and be proficient performing massage therapy in its various forms.
Lotus School will guide students through all the body systems physical and energetic, massage
and bodywork techniques, and application of theory and techniques in a work environment. The
format of the 600-hour program is presented with 500 classroom hours taught in person and in
a synchronous online format and 100 clinical hours performed on site.
Massage Therapy Program 600 hours: The educational goals of the massage program are to
provide a thorough foundation and clear understanding of the basics of massage to include:
• history of massage.
• classification and demonstration of massage and draping techniques.
• indications and contraindications for massage.
18• performance of a 60-minute massage routine.
• client assessment to include consultation, development of treatment plans, and
proper documentation in the standard healthcare format.
• grounding/centering exercises and self-care for the therapist.
• Corporate Chair Massage, Cranial Sacral techniques, Cupping, Energy Work,
Geriatric, Infant, Lymphatic, Massage in Medicine, Myofascial Release,
Neuromuscular Therapy, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Spa Treatments, Hot Stone
Massage, Hydrotherapy, Sports Massage, Therapeutic Massage and Trigger
point Massage.
• business basics; and ethics.
• medical terminology with accepted abbreviations.
• basic chemistry.
• cellular function and organization.
• types of tissues.
• structure and function of the ten body systems.
• pathology of the ten body systems.
• movement of the body with an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system.
Student Practicum (100 hours): The educational goals of the student practicum clinic are to
allow students to demonstrate the practical aspects of massage learned in the classroom.
Students will complete all clinical hours supervised at an in-school clinic wherein they will be
able to demonstrate their consultation skills, massage techniques, treatment recommendations
and documentation in a basic one-hour massage session format. Students will learn and have
exposure to other aspects of the massage clinic environment including appointment
scheduling, telephone skills, and record keeping. The students must complete one, 60-minute
demonstration massage on an instructor.
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology: The educational goals for the classroom
portion of the program are to provide a solid foundation in medical terminology with accepted
abbreviations, basic chemistry, cellular function and organization, types of tissues, structure
and function of the ten body systems, pathology of the ten body systems and movement of the
body with an in-depth study of the musculoskeletal system.
Title, Scope and Sequence of each Course within the Massage Program
The anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology and massage sections are taught
concurrently. In the anatomy, physiology, pathology and Kinesiology (APKP) section,
students study the human body, more specifically the ten major body systems with a heavy
emphasis on the Skeletal and Muscular Systems. Pathologies of each of the systems are
covered with each pertaining system.
Part I - Massage (324 Hours)
Students are introduced to various types of massage and massage techniques originating in
various parts of the world. Students are taught to perform specific massage therapy protocols
to include:
19General Modalities and Treatments
Business Acupressure
Ethics Corporate Chair Massage
Orientation and History Cranial Sacral Massage
Regulations Cupping
Research Energy work
Sanitation Geriatric Massage
Product Knowledge Hydrotherapy
Self-Care Infant Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Assessments Massage in Medicine
Muscle Testing Myofascial Release
Postural Assessment Neuromuscular Therapy
Consultation Pregnancy Massage
Post massage interview Reflexology
S.O.A.P Notes Spa Treatments
Pathology Sports Massage
Contraindications Therapeutic Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
100 hours Student Practicum Clinics (completed at the Lotus School) includes skills for
Communication, Evaluation, and Massage Practice.
Part II – Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology (176 hours)
The Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology and Massage portion is taught
simultaneously. In the Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Kinesiology (APKP) section,
students study the human body, more specifically the ten major body systems with a heavy
emphasis on the skeletal and muscular systems. Pathologies of each of the systems are
covered within each pertaining system.
Cells Orientation
Circulatory System Pathology
Digestive System Reproductive System
Endocrine System Respiratory System
Integumentary System Systems Review
Lymphatic System Terminology
Musculoskeletal System Urinary System
Nervous System
Student Class Size
The maximum number of students The Lotus School accepts in each massage class is 26
students. Typically, classes range in size from 20 to 26 students. There is at least one
instructor per class. Class size may be limited further based on current conditions and
complying with health concerns such as social distancing.
20Policy on Attendance
All missed class time must be made up and students may not exceed 40 hours of unexcused
absences.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled program hours. A student is allowed to miss a
total of 40 unexcused hours of class time including in person, online, and clinic practicums for
the full 600-hour program.
Classes beginning April 2021 and forward: Students cannot exceed more than 20 hours of un-
excused absences in the first or second scheduled 300 hours of their program.
For all program exceeding the allowable number of excused absences will be cause for
dismissal from the program and student would receive a grade of (F) fail. See policy on
probation for attendance violation warnings.
If a leave of absence request has been submitted timely and approved per the leave of absence
policy LOA time will not be counted as an absence. All leave of absence time must be made
up within the allowable completion time of the program. Any missed clinics are considered
unexcused and must be made up per student practicum policy.
Whenever a student arrives late to class or leaves before the end of class that student’s time
will be deemed missed and applied to their total allowable 40 hours of missed time.
Students must be able to be verified verbally and visually during online class time or they will
be counted as absent.
Student Practicum Clinic Policy
Students are required to attend all assigned student practicum hours. Students are required to
complete all required 100 student practicum hours within a maximum time frame of 150
percent of the published length of the program as measured by the cumulative clock hours the
student is required to complete as expressed in calendar time. If all required clinics hours are
not completed within the maximum time frame following the last day of class, then the
students will receive a Fail (F) on their transcripts.
All practicum hours are supervised by an instructor and are completed at the Lotus School.
All practicum hours must be completed prior to student graduating.
Students who do not arrive at the required time for clinic and/or who do not have the required
supplies for clinic may be asked to leave for the day by the instructor/clinic supervisor/clinic
administrator
21• Students must be physically and mentally capable of preforming 2 consecutive one-
hour massages on other students or public volunteers as assigned by the Lotus School
for 4-hour clinics, or 3 consecutive one-hour massages for 5-hour clinics.
• Students must come to clinics dressed in navy blue scrubs and comfortable shoes
• Students must come to clinics on-time with required supplies (clean sheets, massage
crème).
• Practicum hours: students will practice massage and complete other tasks assigned by
the clinic supervisor.
Demonstration Massage
• One demonstration massage must be performed on an instructor (should be completed
by midpoint of program). Demonstrations are done in clinic or by appointment.
• Students will be required to schedule, confirm, arrive early for set up, perform a pre-
massage consult, perform a 60-minute massage using the basic techniques, perform a
post-massage consult and document the particulars of the session.
Policy on Expulsion
The director of education or assistant director of education has the authority to dismiss any
student from the program for good cause or to place a student on probation and is solely at his
discretion. However, in any event, good cause shall include but not be limited to any of the
following:
• A material breach of the policy on conduct set forth in this catalog.
• An instance of “prohibited conduct” as set forth in the policy on conduct.
• Conduct which is or has the potential to be damaging to the reputation or image of the
program or to the Lotus School clinic.
• Unprofessional, disorderly or disruptive conduct.
• Failure by the student to meet his/her obligations as set forth under the enrollment
agreement.
• Violation of attendance policy as set forth in the policy on attendance.
• Violation of honor policy.
• Failure by the student to meet his/her financial obligations as set forth under the terms of
the enrollment agreement; Students more than 2.5 months behind in their tuition
payments without making prior acceptable arrangements with the Lotus School of
Integrated Professions may be expelled.
Policy on Make-up Work
Classroom Lectures and Practice
• Lotus will schedule make up classes for missed class time throughout the
program, each program will have at least 40 hours of make up time scheduled
and offered.
• It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor or other classmates to
obtain missed notes or any distributed materials and to receive instruction on missed
techniques.
22• Students that receive an approved leave of absence must work with the program director
or assistant program director to schedule the required make up hours missed during their
leave of absence.
Tests
• Students who are absent on the day of a test have thirty calendar days from the
scheduled date of the missed test to make up the test. It will be the responsibility of the
student to make arrangements with the instructor to take the test during a class break
or during the office hours of Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday 8:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (the test must be started no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
and no later than 4:00pm on Friday). Test materials may not be removed from the
school premises.
• Students who come late to class and do not have time to take the test without
disrupting the remainder of the exam session will be responsible for making up the test
within the 30-day time frame for missed tests.
Policy on Conduct
• If a student violates any provision of the policy on conduct the instructor, program
director, or director of education may ask the student to leave for the remainder of the
day or evening for on-site or virtual classes.
• The student will be expected to comply with the instructor’s request, and then will be
referred to the director of the program for any further action.
• All students are required to behave in a professional manner at all times, and with due
respect and courtesy toward fellow students and instructors.
• Students also are expected to take appropriate care of Lotus School property and
equipment.
• The Lotus School office is off-limits to students except with the permission of the
faculty or staff of Lotus School.
• The Lotus School telephone is not for personal use and may be used by students only
with the permission of the faculty or staff -- except -- in the case of emergencies in
which case it should be utilized as needed.
• The dress code for all Massage classes at Lotus School is Navy Blue medical scrubs.
• Students must maintain appropriate nail hygiene. Fingernails must be kept short and
the undersides cleaned frequently with soap and water to help avoid contributing to the
spread of infection. Fingernails must also be natural unpolished nails to prevent
unwanted chemical reactions with esthetics products.
Certain types of conduct are clearly prohibited pursuant to this policy and will not be
tolerated. Such prohibited conduct specifically includes, but is not limited to, any of the
following:
• Possession or use of alcohol or illicit drugs during class or clinic or on school
premises.
• Failure to comply with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork (“NCBTMB”) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
23• Inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature directed toward any individual while on the
premises of Lotus School, or while off-premises at any function or event related to the
Program; and
• Inappropriate conduct of an aggressive or violent nature directed toward any
individual while on the premises of Lotus School, or while off-premises at any
function or event related to the Program.
If a student violates the policy on prohibited conduct, the Assistant Director of Education
shall appoint at least a 2-person panel made up of faculty and/or staff employed by the Lotus
School to hear any prohibited conduct issues and offer an opinion to the Assistant Director of
Education on a course of action to take if the student is to possibly be dismissed. The
Assistant Director of Education may decide to temporarily suspend a student for a period of
not more than two weeks while a panel is convened to hear the situation and give their
suggestion to the Assistant Director of Education.
Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The Lotus School of Integrated Professions has a policy that requires all students to maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress throughout their program.
All students must meet specific standards of satisfactory academic progress regardless of
whether or not the student receives Title IV student financial assistance. If a student does not
achieve the minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress required by this policy, the
student will no longer be allowed to continue as a regular student and will no longer be
eligible to receive Title IV student aid funds (unless the student is on Financial Aid Warning
as set forth by the institution).
Lotus’ satisfactory academic progress policy establishes the qualitative (grade-based)
standards and the quantitative standards (pace), which are measured at the end of each
payment period:
Qualitative and Quantitative Standards:
Students are expected to maintain a minimum qualitative standard of 70 percent cumulative
grade point average. Students are expected to maintain a minimum quantitative standard
(pace) where students must successfully attend 67 percent of the cumulative scheduled clock
hours. Students are evaluated at the end of each payment period utilizing a formula to
calculate their cumulative grade point average.
The length of the payment period varies by program as follows:
Program Hours/Weeks Payment Payment Payment Payment GPA
Period 1 period Period period
hours/weeks pace 67% 2 pace
hours/weeks 67%
Massage
Therapy 600 hours 300 hours 201 hours 600 hours 402 70%
Day 34 weeks 17 weeks 34 weeks hours
Program
24Massage
Therapy 600 hours 300 hours 201 hours 600 hours 402 70%
Night 47 weeks 23.5 weeks 47 weeks hours
Program
Students are also expected to successfully graduate from their program within a maximum
time frame of 150 percent of the published length of the program as measured by the
cumulative clock hours the student is required to complete as expressed in calendar time.
Program Hours/Weeks Payment Payment Maximum
Period 1 Period time frame
hours/weeks 2 for
hours/weeks completion
Massage 600 hours 300 hours 600 hours 51 weeks
Therapy 34 weeks 17 weeks 34 weeks
Day
Program
Massage 600 hours 300 hours 600 hours 70.5 weeks
Therapy 47 weeks 23.5 weeks 47 weeks
Night
Program
Financial Aid Warning: A student may be placed on Financial Aid Warning for one
payment period after failing to meet one or both of the minimum standards of satisfactory
academic progress without having to submit an Appeal. The student is eligible for Title IV
student financial assistance while on Financial Aid Warning. If the student meets the
minimum Qualitative and Quantitative standards following the payment period of Financial
Aid Warning, the student will be in good standing. However, if the student fails to meet the
minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress following the payment period of
Financial Aid Warning, the student will not be in good standing suspended and will lose
eligibility for Title IV student financial assistance, unless the student submits an approved
Appeal and is placed on Financial Aid Probation.
Financial Aid Probation: A student who is suspended because of failure to meet the
minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress following a trimester of Financial Aid
Warning may re-establish eligibility for one payment period of Financial Aid Probation if the
student submits an approved Appeal as described below. If a student with an approved
Appeal needs an additional payment period to meet the minimum standards of satisfactory
academic progress, the student may also be placed on an Academic Plan for an additional
payment period that is developed with the Financial Aid Director. Students are eligible for
Title IV student financial assistance while on Financial Aid Probation and on an Academic
Plan.
Appeal: When a student fails to meet the minimum standards of satisfactory academic
progress following a payment period of Financial Aid Warning, the student may submit a
written Appeal to the Financial Aid Director within seven (7) days of the receipt of the
25notification from the Financial Aid Director. The written Appeal should describe and
document, if applicable, the mitigating circumstances as to why the student failed to meet the
minimum standards). The Appeal must also explain why the student failed to meet
satisfactory academic progress and how his/her situation has changed that will allow the
student to meet the minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress at the next
evaluation.
Incompletes, Withdrawals, Repetitions, and Transfer Credits
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 70 percent to successfully complete the course. The
Lotus School of Integrated Professions does not offer grades of Incomplete, Withdraw, or
offer Repetitions of courses based on the structure of the program. If a student does not have a
cumulative GPA of 70 percent or greater by the end of the program the student will fail the
program. Students that successfully transfer credits into the Lotus School of Integrated
Professions will be considered successfully: attended successfully completed/scheduled
courses.
Lotus does not offer any remedial courses.
Grading Scale
The grading system is based on the following scale:
90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
65 – 69 = D
64 and Below = F
The scale compares to the customary scale of an A equaling a 4.0.
A student who fails to meet one or both of the minimum standards at the end of a payment
period will be notified by e-mail, which will advise the student of his or her status.
Policy on Probation
Financial:
Students that are behind in their monthly payments will be notified and placed on probation.
If the student falls more than 2.5 months behind in payments without reaching a mutually
agreed upon modification to their payments, then they may be expelled.
Student accounts must be current in order to received certificates or documents of completion.
No requests will be processed if the students account is not up to date.
Student accounts must be current to enroll in any other course at the Lotus School.
Academic:
Students are given evaluation after the first and second payment periods as described in SAP.
If a student falls below published levels of performance, they will be notified in writing and
given one payment period to bring their grade back up to acceptable published levels. If they
do not improve their grade to the acceptable published level, they will be terminated from the
program.
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