Admission Requirements: 

  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Demonstrate the commitment necessary to complete the required coursework.
  4. Be in good physical and emotional health.
  5. Be able to meet the financial obligations.

 Application Procedure:

  1. Complete the application.  Or call the school location you wish to attend.
  2. Send the completed application with $75 non-refundable application fee to the school location you wish to attend.
  3. The school director will be in contact with you to schedule an admissions interview.
  4. Upon completion of the admissions interview, the school director may request a second interview or letters of recommendation.
  5. The school director will review all information and will send you a letter regarding acceptance to the program.

The cost of tuition of our 550 Hour Therapeutic Massage Program, including deposit is $6,800

Tuition includes books, and lotion/cream needed for classroom use. Natural Touch locations offer various payment options and financial assistance may be available. *Please call the location you wish to attend for more information

Natural Touch offers a payment plan as follows:

Evening students must pay a $1,500 deposit to hold a space in class. The remaining tuition may be paid in 11 monthly payments of $482.

Day students must pay a $1,800 deposit to hold a space in class. The remaining tuition may be paid in 6 monthly payments of $834

The cost of tuition of our 600 Hour Esthetics Program, including deposit is $6000. Please contact the Hickory location for more information about payment options and fees.


Upon acceptance applicants must provide:

  1. A copy of their resume.
  2. Proof that they have received at least two professional massages.
  3. Criminal background check.
  4. Copy of high school diploma or equivalent.
  5. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
  6. A recent photograph.
  7. Proof of professional liability insurance (applications are available at the school).

*Natural Touch School of Massage Therapy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion or national origin.