Center for Massage & Natural Health-Asheville, North Carolina

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:34:00 +0000

New Career Day Events @ CFMNH w/ FREE Massage Workshop!

Presented once a month at our Asheville, NC Massage School!

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NEW 2012 Massage School Catalog

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Hot off the press! Be sure to fill out our Information Request Form to receive access to our massage school catalog, class calendar, financial aid information, tuition and fees and our Career Day Event brochure!

2012 Massage School Catalog

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noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:49:00 +0000

Greetings, Everyone!

Tomorrow we begin our new journey at our shiny new Downtown Asheville Campus. Everything has been moved in, the beautiful art hung with care, the furniture carefully placed, the scent of lavender essential oil fills the air...and in the morning, 16 new students, filled with anticipation and eager to begin their new careers will walk through the doors of our Massage School.

Our evening class, which is half way through their program, will enter our new campus for the first time tomorrow evening and be welcomed with all the warmth and love our staff provides to all our students. They will be the first graduating class of our new location, and will be remembered with great warmth and reverie.

My Massage School, now in its 14th year, is seeing other changes that will provide a wonderful experience for our students. A change in directorship has taken place, as well as the addition of an enhanced admissions team. It is my goal, and the goal of the Center for Massage & Natural Health to provide the most cohesive, effective and efficient faculty and staff team possible so that our students will have the highest level massage and bodywork therapy education possible.

I have also made a decision to offer our monthly Career Day Events to prospective students, free of charge. These wonderful events are filled with important information about our program, financial aid and other financial options, tours of our campus, and a fantastic 4-hour Introduction to Massage workshop where one can learn basic Swedish Massage techniques and be able to use them on family and friends. It is a truly exceptional opportunity to experience what our education is like in our massage school. Our Career Day Events are held monthly on a Saturday, from 10AM-5PM. Registration is required for this free event.

I wish all of our Fall and new Winter class students the very best as they join us on our journey in our new Downtown Asheville campus, in the heart of the city.

Many blessings to you all.
Peggy

Asheville's Pack Square Cultural District

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:41:00 +0000

I have a long history of maintaining a small business in the heart of Asheville’s “Pack Square Cultural District”. I wasn’t aware that this part of Asheville’s Downtown had a name until recently when I started to notice signage saying this part of town was this way or that part of town was that way.

I started to consider the name they gave to my section of town. What did it include and why did they give it this name? The area includes many restaurants and shops, the City Building and County Courthouse, the fire and police stations, a lovely park area that took a couple of years to complete…but what was the cultural aspect they are referring to? It all seemed pretty ‘white-bread’, tourist centered to me, except for one little corner that is truly culturally rich and diverse. That little corner is called Eagle Street.

I first became familiar with Eagle Street when I moved my fledgling business there in 1999. I immediately fell in love with the small block and our new neighbors, who were ever so welcoming. It wasn’t until after I moved my business there that I became aware of the rather glooming reputation that Eagle Street sported. I heard whispers of ‘that’s the black part of town’ to ‘that’s where the drug dealers hang out’. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand such a rap when I had come to know and love many of the shop owners and patrons of this beautiful tree-lined street. For me, it was a beautiful safe haven for my business in the most ideal location, and the rent was great!

After a couple of years, my business continued to grow, and I soon found myself outgrowing the space I was in. At the urging of my accountant, I purchased some property on the outskirts of town to house the major part of my business, but kept one of the pieces of my business right there on Eagle Street. It was the smallest part of my business, but centrally located and secure, it was to remain right where it was.

Many years later, and in a dramatically different economic climate, I decided to bring the major portion of my business back into the downtown area. I looked at many areas of town, from north Asheville to the River District, and found myself looking at Eagle Street once again. I saw tenants who had been there longer than I had and loved visiting with them, catching up after such a long period of time. Many told me how much they missed me and missed my business. They told me that Eagle Street had become a ghost town after I left, and it was said with great warmth and heavy hearts.

I decided it was destiny that I return to Eagle Street. I contacted the property manager of the building where I already occupied space, and he at once appeared, showing me some of the wonderful units that had been lying empty for year. He agreed to customize them just for my use and even installed shiny new windows for me. Construction continues and is scheduled for completion on November 15^th, the day we plan to begin moving back in to our culturally diverse neighborhood.

I told our neighbors that I was coming back, and they were overjoyed. One of my favorite Asheville shop owners, a barber who goes by the name of “Smooth”, said “Welcome home.”. I was welcomed with open arms by all on this darling street in Asheville. I knew I was coming home the moment I stepped foot back on Eagle Street. With its bricked sidewalks and full-growth trees and truly diverse cultural background, I couldn’t feel more at home. Black, white, Hispanic, men and women from far reaches of the world, all with unique products and services, I am proud to be included in this wonderful family of proud Asheville residents and shop owners.

Asheville really does have a Cultural District, and its heart beats on Eagle Street, as do the hearts of the wonderful people who call it home. It is amusing to me that anyone would ever consider it to be anything but wonderful. I’m glad to be coming home.

Peggy Huff is the owner of the Center for Massage & Natural Health. She has maintained a popular Massage Therapy Center on Eagle Street since 1999 and is moving her COMTA Accredited Massage School and upwards of 50 faculty and staff, along with all her students back to Eagle Street on November 15^th, and hosting a Grand Opening Event on November 19^th. For more information, visit her website at http://www.CenterForMassage.edu or call (828) 658-0814.

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:27:00 +0000

SPECIAL GRAND OPENING EVENT—FREE OPEN-HOUSE & FREE WORKSHOP AT OUR NEW DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE CAMPUS: NOVEMBER 19, 2011—Register ONLINE NOW! It's FREE!

Considering a career in Massage Therapy? Dreaming of attending Massage School? We invite you to spend a day immersed in our Downtown Asheville campus exploring, experiencing and learning from our incredible team of instructors.

Come join us for this exciting event at Asheville's oldest and most established massage school!

This wonderful event combines informative presentations, a tour of our beautiful campus, delicious treats and an exciting opportunity to "Be A Student for A Day" by attending our Introduction to Massage workshop!

Career Day begins with our FREE Open House at 10AM. Enjoy the morning at our exciting Downtown Asheville campus. This portion of our event includes a campus tour and information on massage therapy as a career.

You will receive information about how to enroll in our COMTA Accredited Massage School Program, the Federal Financial Aid process and other financial options, learn about available scholarships and so much more.

After a lunch break where you can experience one of the many wonderful eateries in our Pack Square Cultural District, the second part of our Career Day continues with our FREE Introduction to Massage Therapy workshop from 1-5PM. This time is dedicated to hands-on instruction and demonstrating our Massage School Program experience. This workshop introduces you to simple, everyday massage techniques, enabling you to perform basic Swedish massage methods among friends and family. Previous massage or bodywork experience is not required.

To attend this portion of our Career Day Event, you will need the following:

Short fingernails, filed and buffed

Twin sheet set with extra pillow case

A blanket

Wear comfortable, layered clothing that allows for movement.

2011-2012 CALENDAR (Saturdays, 10AM-5PM)
Nov 19 | Dec 17 | Jan 14 | Feb 11 | Mar 17 | Aprl 21 | May 12 | Jun 16 | Jul 14 | Aug 11 | Sep 22 | Oct 20 | Nov 10 | Dec 15

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit one free workshop per person. Participants must first attend the Open-House portion of our Career Day Event. Must be 18 to attend. Hope to see you there!

CFMNH's Tip of the Day: Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:10:00 +0000

Gift Cards Now Available for Purchase ONLINE!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:25:00 +0000

MAKES THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!

We are doing away with paper Gift Certificates and upgrading to plastic re-usable Gift Cards that can be purchased for any amount. Our beautiful custom designed Gift Cards come with a gold card holder where the purchaser can write a personal note, indicate "To" and "From", as well as the dollar amount on the card.

Our Gift Cards are good for FIVE years from the date of purchase, and good for any massage therapy services, retail items or education, including our Introduction to Massage workshop, which is open to the public.

To order online, visit www.centerformassage.com/gift-cards.html

CFMNH's MASSAGE SCHOOL MOVES BACK TO DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Historic Eagle Street

PRESS RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

The Center for Massage & Natural Health’s Education Center is moving back to Downtown Asheville!

Owner, Peggy Huff, made a landmark decision to move her Massage School and Continuing Education Center from Weaverville to historic Eagle Street. Now, her center will be along side the landmark Massage Therapy Center and Clinic, which has been a mainstay in the downtown community for over 12 years.

Ms. Huff is thrilled to be able to offer even greater savings – assisting those who long to achieve their dreams through massage education by lessening both travel and attendance costs.

“I want to make it as easy as pie for our students to attend our program with the least possible costs to them. Lowering our tuition and subsequent attendance costs, as well as, eliminating the commute to Weaverville will help them tremendously, as will our continued ability to offer Federal Financial Aid to qualifying students.”

The Center for Massage & Natural Health was the first massage school approved by the North Carolina Board of Massage - literally school No. 1 – and remains the only COMTA Accredited massage school in Western North Carolina.

“We are incredibly grateful to be celebrating our 14th year in business! We are especially looking forward to becoming more accessible and involved within our tremendous community and offering continued value to our amazingly gifted students. ”

For more information, visit our website at http://www.centerformassage.com or call us at (828) 658-0814.

Best of WNC 2011 | Mountain Xpress | Asheville, NC

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Best of WNC 2011 | Mountain Xpress | Asheville, NC

Vote for Center for Massage & Natural Health under Personal Services!!!

XOXOXO

CFMNH News & Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:23:00 +0000

Fall Massage School Class Starts August 29th!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:19:00 +0000

We are gearing up for a really great Fall Massage School class. Lots of wonderful students enrolled already, and room for more. We hope you will apply for admissions soon! Federal Financial Aid available for qualifying students.

We also have are wonderful Career Day Event on Saturday, August 18th, which includes our FREE Open-House at 10AM and our $25 Introduction to Massage Therapy Workshop at 1PM. Come to one or both. You can register online , call us at (828) 658-0814 or email us at info@centerformassage.com.

Hope to see you soon!

Approved for 2 More Years by the N.C. Board of Massage!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Spa Treatments & Body Wraps Workshop for Massage Therapists

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:32:00 +0000

Massage School Career Day Event on June 18th

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:07:00 +0000

Approval from U.S. Department of Education

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:24:00 +0000

Massage School Started Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:39:00 +0000

Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure) (24-NCBTMB Approved Hours) — American Massage Therapy Association

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure) (24-NCBTMB Approved Hours) — American Massage Therapy Association

Become a FAN and Save 50% on Student Massage Therapy!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Sample Coupon Only

We are happy to announce a great massage therapy special to FANS of our FaceBook Massage Therapy Center page! Become a fan today, and print out a coupon for a $15.00 Student Practitioner Massage at our popular Downtown Massage Therapy Center. It is our way of saying thank you for your ongoing and wonderful support of our massage school and students.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/Massage.Therapy.Center.Asheville, become a fan then print our coupon for your $15.00 massage session TODAY!

Blessings,
Peggy

PELL GRANTS SAVED IN THE 2011 BUDGET

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:40:00 +0000

We are pleased to learn that Pell Grants through Federal Financial Aid were untouched in the heated budget cuts this past week. So, if you qualify, that means you can receive thousands of dollars to apply towards your tuition or living expenses while attending our massage school.

We have no way of knowing what cuts will be made next year, but we know that these grants will be put on the chopping block by the GOP, so if you are interested or planning on attending our massage school, we recommend that you do not wait. This is free money that you don't have to pay back, and it may not be available for much longer.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.centerformassage.edu/financial-aid.html or call our Financial Aid Specialist at (828) 658-0814.

Hope to see you very soon!

Title IV and Federal Financial Aid-What Does That Mean for Students?

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:41:00 +0000

Center for Massage & Natural Health is approved by the United States Department of Education to offer Federal Financial Aid to qualifying students, as well as many other financial oportunities, including the GI Bill, Americorps Education Credit, Vocational Rehab and much more.

From Pell Grants to Stafford Loans, we are here to assist you in finding the right financial solution for your tuition needs. Review all your options below. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Applying for Federal Financial Aid is FREE !

Begin your application for Financial Aid TODAY! Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Center for Massage & Natural Health's school code number: 041294. Please see below for detailed instructions.

Available Title IV Federal Financial Aid:

Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG)
Direct Stafford Subsidized Loans
Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loans
Direct Parent PLUS Loans

At Center for Massage & Natural Health, we have a state-of-the-art Virtual Financial Aid Office which you will be able to access from the comfort of your home using your own computer, or you are welcome to use ours. A link to our Virtual Financial Aid Office will be provided once we receive your Admissions Application.

At our Virtual Financial Aid Office, you will be taken through every step of the application in an easy-to-understand process. If you have a question during the process, our online Financial Aid Representative will be able to answer any questions you may have within 24-hours via email .If you choose to fill out your financial Aid application while at our school, our Financial Aid Specialist will be able to answer general questions on the spot. With our new Virtual Financial Aid Office, you will receive your Award Notice within 7 days, and usually less, once the financial aid application has been completed.

HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

The first step is to review our Admissions process and then submit your Admissions Application. Once you have submitted your application, we will take you through the admissions process and financial aid process at the same time. We recommend that you complete our Admissions Application online to save time, but you are always welcome to fill out the application located in the back of our catalog and mail it in.

Once you have submitted your Admissions Application you must meet these general eligibility requirements for federal assistance:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Be registered with the Selective Service System (if applicable)
Not be in default on any previous student loan
Not owe a repayment on a Federal Pell Grant or Federal S.E.O.G. Grant
Not have borrowed in excess of the loan limits under Title IV Programs at any institution
Not have been convicted of a drug related crime in the past year

If you meet the above eligibility requirements for Federal assistance, you are ready to begin the Federal Financial Aid application process.

If you have not already done so, please apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN number from the U.S. Department of Education. If you have a federal PIN number but have forgotten it, you can ask to have it sent to you from the PIN web site.

Complete the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be required to enter Center for Massage & Natural Health's school code number: 041294.

Once you have completed your FAFSA, you are ready to begin at our Virtual Financial Aid Office. Here we will determine what financial aid you qualify for (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, etc..) and you will be able to complete your financial aid application. You will be taken through a Student Loan Entrance Interview. This process will provide you with essential financial aid counseling and provided you with your Master Promissory Note. All your data is encrypted for security throughout the application process, and your records are maintained electronically in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education. We will provide you with a link to our Virtual Financial Aid Office when we receive your Admissions Application.

NOTE: Students must demonstrate financial need for Pell Grants and subsidized loans, but not unsubsidized loans. To calculate eligibility, the aid office considers the cost of attendance (COA) at Center for Massage & Natural Health, as well as your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by the information you provide on the FAFSA.

QUESTIONS?

For general questions about federal financial aid or for help completing the FAFSA, please visit www.studentaid.ed.gov or call (800) 433-3243.

2011-2012 Massage School Catalog

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:16:00 +0000

2011-2012 Massage School Catalog

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Open House Tomorrow at 10AM

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Attend this exciting free event tomorrow morning. Tours, treats, Q&A and lots of fun! Then, stay for our $25 Introduction to Massage Therapy workshop in the afternoon!

Register online or by phone at (828) 658-0814. Hope to see you there!

http://www.centerformassage.com/open-house.html

2011 Continuing Education Workshops posted!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:01:00 +0000

We have just posted our brand new 2011 Continuing Education Workshops for massage therapists! We have many new and exciting workshops to choose from this year, including Esalen Massage, all the way from Big Sur, California!

As always, we offer our workshops with FREE Professional Ethics, as well as options to make it an Educational Retreat Vacation, right here in Asheville, NC. You can enjoy an all-inclusive experience that includes beautiful private or semi-private accommodations at our campus Retreat Center and all your meals. You can even extend your stay and explore the area for a few days!

Please visit our website for a complete listing of our upcoming workshops and register online TODAY! http://www.centerformassage.com/continuing-education.html

Hope to see you soon!

New Massage School class started today!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:42:00 +0000

Our Winter massage school class has begun today. I wish all of our 28 new students the most wonderful Orientation and Introduction today. Each one has begun a journey into their new career as Massage & Bodywork Therapy Professionals. What a beautiful journey it will be! Congratulations on your first day!

Much love,
Peggy

CONGRATULATIONS NEW GRADUATES!

noreply@blogger.com (Peggy M. Huff) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:48:00 +0000

OUR 60TH GRADUATING CLASS!

I wish to congratulate all our wonderful new graduates who are now Certified Massage & Bodywork Therapists! I hope you will enjoy the benefits of their vast education from our massage school for many years to come. We are all so proud of you!

Center for Massage & Natural Health-Asheville, North Carolina

NEW 2012 Massage School Catalog

Asheville's Pack Square Cultural District

SPECIAL GRAND OPENING EVENT—FREE OPEN-HOUSE & FREE WORKSHOP AT OUR NEW DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE CAMPUS: NOVEMBER 19, 2011—Register ONLINE NOW! It's FREE!

CFMNH's Tip of the Day: Shoes

Gift Cards Now Available for Purchase ONLINE!

CFMNH's MASSAGE SCHOOL MOVES BACK TO DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE!

PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Best of WNC 2011 | Mountain Xpress | Asheville, NC

CFMNH News & Updates

Fall Massage School Class Starts August 29th!

Approved for 2 More Years by the N.C. Board of Massage!

Spa Treatments & Body Wraps Workshop for Massage Therapists

Massage School Career Day Event on June 18th

Approval from U.S. Department of Education

Massage School Started Today!

Shiatsu (Japanese Acupressure) (24-NCBTMB Approved Hours) — American Massage Therapy Association

Become a FAN and Save 50% on Student Massage Therapy!

PELL GRANTS SAVED IN THE 2011 BUDGET

Title IV and Federal Financial Aid-What Does That Mean for Students?

2011-2012 Massage School Catalog

Open House Tomorrow at 10AM

2011 Continuing Education Workshops posted!

New Massage School class started today!

CONGRATULATIONS NEW GRADUATES!

PRESS RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA