Elite Massage School

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has proposed a new rule that would impose a “Do-No-Harm” earnings test on postsecondary programs, potentially cutting off Title IV federal student loan eligibility for many massage therapy programs that do not meet the new standard.

This proposal could force up to 89% of massage therapy schools that utilize federal financial aid to close. I want to be clear - Elite Massage School does NOT accept federal financial aid, so this rule does not affect us.

This is why we work so hard to keep education AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE!

While the intent is to ensure students are not financially worse off after completing their education, the rule’s ex*****on is deeply flawed and raises serious concerns about regulatory overreach. Originally designed for degree-granting institutions, the rule has been extended to career training programs, like massage therapy, without accounting for how these professions actually operate. The current earnings metrics fail to reflect key realities of the massage profession, including part-time work, tip-based income, self-employment, and flexible career paths. As a result, many programs could lose access to federal funding by July 2028!

According to the U.S. Department of Education's data provided in their Results of Earnings Test, on Page 18, it lists the non-degree programs most at-risk of failure. According to this data, these are some of the programs most at-risk that are offered at many MAACS Member Schools:

% of programs across the country expected to fail:
Culinary Arts - 100% of programs
Computers/IT - 95.9% of programs
Cosmetology - 92.5% of programs
Massage Therapy - 89% of programs
Dental Support - 58.9% of programs a
Medical Assisting - 50% of programs

Support our students and treat yourself! Sign up for our Student Clinic, available every Thursday at 10:30am and 12:00pm. Massages by appointment only, so book your spot today! The link can be found in our bio.

All massages by donation, just select “skip payment” when booking.

4009 Bridgeport Way West, Suite E
University Place, WA 98466
(253) 353-2275

Today the students learned about other modalities of Functional Stretching, BOGA (boot camp yoga) and Thai Massage.

Nice change of pace and some self care.

Hosted an 8 Hour Clinical Kinesiology Continuing Education Course today!

Elite Massage School provided chair massage at the Dragon Boat Festival at Thea's Park in Tacoma today. Great turn out for our first year there!

Meet our instructors! In 2019, Jeanne partnered with Todd to found Elite Massage School where she teaches a variety of subjects including Massage Theory and Practice, Pathology and Treatment, as well as First Aid certifications. With 18 years in practice, Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge and experience she incorporates into every class.

Favorite class begins tonight... Kinesiology.
Kinesiology 101 in the books for the evening class.

Monday evening class learning about draping and Swedish Massage Strokes.

Local University Place and Tacoma LMTs, EMS is looking for volunteers for our student LMT Evaluations on July 23 at 10:30am and 12:00pm. If you’re interested in volunteering, send us a text at (253) 353-2275.

4009 Bridgeport Way West, Suite E
University Place, WA 98466

Elite Massage School Students Massaging for Safety Week.