Massage School, Scottsdale, AZ
by Joanne Lubitz
(Scottsdale, AZ)
RainStar College, Scottsdale, AZ
RainStar College of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
www.rainstarcollege.com
RainStar College was established in 1994 by Jody Russell, current President and CEO.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to elevate the stature of the therapeutic massage and bodywork professional to the level of mainstream acceptance as is that of traditional health care practitioners by providing
excellence in the education and training
of the art, science, and business of therapeutic massage in order to enhance the quality of life for students and those they touch.
Programs, Curriculum
Associate in Applied Science Degree 1,335 hours
Diploma Program 1000 Hours
Certificate Program 750 Hours
Financial Assistance
No Interest Payments
RainStar College also offers no interest trimester or module payments.
Monthly Payments
RainStar College has been approved by SLM Financial to offer student loans of up to $25,000 per year.
VA Students
RainStar College is approved for Veteran’s Benefits. Educational benefits may be available to qualified
veterans.
Vocational Rehabilitation
RainStar College is approved for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.
Scholarships and Grants Scholarships and grants may be available from the Lifelong Learning Association.
Academic and College Policies
Admissions Reapplication Process
Students who have previously attended RainStar, but have not been enrolled for one term or more and have
not been granted a formal leave of absence, are required to apply for re-admission for the term in which enrollment is intended. If the student has attended another college/university, that student must submit official transcripts of all completed academic work to the Registrar. Failure to report such attendance is considered misrepresentation and falsification of college records. RainStar reserves the right to deny any student based on falsification of application materials.
Ethical Standards
All employees and students are expected to maintain the highest level of ethical standards. To that end, no
employee may solicit either students or RainStar clients for personal gain. Further, no student may approach RainStar clients for potential gain. Any violation is to be reported to the President.
Attendance
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of each course in order to be eligible to receive a passing grade for the course and attain satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Late for Class
Students who are more than fifteen minutes late or leave more than fifteen minutes early will be denied the full hour credit for attending that particular class.
Repeating Courses
Failure to complete the minimum requirements for any course will necessitate repeating that course.
Students may take that course at the next space available offering and will be charged the standard tuition rate appropriate for the program (see the section: Tuition Rates and Other Fees).
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Students are required to notify RainStar College
in writing of their intention to withdraw by completing and signing an Official RainStar College Status form and submitting to the RainStar Administrative Office. Students who are on academic, financial, or other probation or suspension will be involuntarily withdrawn at the end of the second month of the probation or suspension period if not rectified.
Class Size
Class size varies depending on the particular course, time of the year, time of day that classes are scheduled, and type of classes. The average instructor/assistant to student ratio is a maximum of 10:1 in massage classes and a maximum of 20:1 in lecture classes.
Grading Policy
Faculty will provide students with a course syllabus that outlines course requirements, including methods of
evaluation to determine achievement of course content.
Grade: A 90%-100% 4.0 Excellent
Grade: B 80%-89% 3.0 Good
Grade: C 70%-79% 2.0 Average
Grade: F 0%-69% 0 Failure
Grade: I Incomplete*
Grade: IP In Progress
Grade: W Withdrawal
Grade: AU Audit
Grade: S Satisfactory
*The “I” remains on the student’s transcript until the course is completed for a grade.
Qualitative Evaluation
Students are required to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). If a student is not maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA when measured at any of the checkpoints, the student will be placed on Academic Probation until the next checkpoint. If the student does not achieve a 2.0 GPA at the end of the probationary period, the student must be removed from the College.
Grade Disputes
A student disputing a grade should first attempt to resolve the issue with the Instructor. If the dispute
is not resolved at that level, the student may appeal in writing to the Dean of Education. Grade disputes must be initiated within four weeks from the course end date.
Number of practicing massage after 1 year
100%
Number of practicing massage after 5 years
80%
Number of students who have graduated 300
Work/Massage Experience of Teachers
Blaire Baillargeon, L.M.T., NCBTMB Part Time
RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Jason Brusca, L.M.T Part Time
Lyn Eden, L.M.T., NCBTMB, Reiki Master Part Time
RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Lee Myers, L.M.T Part Time RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Stephanie O’Brien, L.M.T., TPT Part Time
RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Kayte Soasey, LMT Part Time RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Dr. Tara Swartz, B.S., ND Part Time
Dr. Gwen Worthington, B.A., M. Ed., Ph. D Part Time
Adrian Hillyar, L.M.T. Part Time
RAINSTAR GRADUATE
Chad Massena, L.M.T. Part Time
Don Miller, M.A., M.F.T., B.A., L.M.T., NCBTMB Part Time
Victoria Molinger, L.Ac., Aesthetician
She graduated from San Francisco State with a degree in Broadcasting. Victoria graduated from Doctor Worsley’s Five Element Acupuncture. Her journey continued, bringing her to skin care school in Maui, Hawaii at Spa Luna where she became a licensed aesthetician.
Andrea Ward, L.M.T. Part Time
Her education includes extensive work in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation with the Upledger Institute in Florida. The last few years have brought new focus to her work as she has studied with Dr. Michael Shea of the International School for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
