Zardus Massage School @ Pausetively™ Resilient Healing Arts

Located in Lincoln, Maine, the Zardus School of Massage offers a comprehensive massage therapy training program designed to support each student through personalized education, flexible scheduling, and one-to-one clinical mentoring. This is where hands-on healing, professional development, and individualized mentorship come together, including opportunities for reflexology certification.

Why should you choose our massage therapy training program? Not only is our massage curriculum approved by the State of Maine Department of Education, but it is also assigned by the American Massage Therapy Association. This ensures that you receive a personalized education that meets high standards of curriculum, curriculum hours, education standards, and a code of ethics and principles. As an AMTA assigned program, our students benefit from a free student membership with AMTA, which includes valuable perks such as student business liability insurance coverage—protecting you and those you work on while you are active in our program. Additionally, we offer a reflexology certification that complements your massage therapy training.

It keeps getting better! With our approved massage therapy training program, you not only receive your Massage Therapy License Program diploma but also earn a reflexology certification. If you are interested in only obtaining your reflexology certification, personalized education training outside of our Massage Therapy Program may be an option - email us to inquire about how to enroll for Reflexology Classes Only.

Our personalized massage therapy training program offers a flexible, mentor-guided schedule designed to support individualized learning, hands-on skill development, and professional growth. Rather than following a traditional classroom structure, students progress through a personalized education experience tailored to their learning style, pace, and life responsibilities, while fulfilling the integrity and requirements of a state-approved massage therapy education program. 

Students participate through a combination of 

- Flexible weekly scheduling 

- Individualized instructional sessions 

- Guided independent study 

- Hands-on practice and skill development 

- One-on-one clinical mentoring 

- Personalized academic and professional support 

This supportive format allows students to receive focused attention, individualized feedback, and ongoing mentorship throughout the program while building confidence in both technical skills and client-centered care. Additionally, those interested in advancing their expertise can pursue reflexology certification as part of their training.

Application fee $50 Registration $500 Tuition $11,200 - Total $11,750

(Federal Financial Aid / FASFA is not applicable; in-house payment plans are available for those enrolling in our massage therapy training programs.)

Textbooks are not included; the complete program textbooks total between $300 and $400, depending on where a student purchases their books.

Approved applicants are required to submit the $500 registration deposit according to admission guidelines. This registration deposit is refundable up to 30 days prior to the term start date, at which time it will be refunded less $150.

Payment plans are established during the admissions process and the completion of the student financial contract. All financial balances must be paid in full 14 days prior to graduation to receive your graduation diploma. Additionally, for those pursuing reflexology certification, it’s important to note that with a signed enrollment contract, the student is responsible for tuition in full regardless of their academic results. We are dedicated to providing personalized education to ensure your success in these fields.

Our tuition for the massage therapy training program includes the costs of classes aligned with our approved massage program curriculum, general class supplies, and a basic massage table, which will be provided to students once clinic practice begins. Please note that the table is non-returnable and non-refundable. This personalized education also prepares students for reflexology certification.

Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Kinesiology as applied to massage therapy training are crucial for a comprehensive understanding. Our massage classes cover a range of techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Infant, Geriatric & Chair Massage, as well as a reflexology certification program. You'll also learn about Hydrotherapy and Trigger Point techniques, along with the benefits and application of Pure Grade Essential Oils. The curriculum includes clinical protocols with supervised hands-on experience, ensuring personalized education tailored to your needs. We emphasize the foundations of Touch Ethics and offer self-care and centering techniques for body/mind balance. Additionally, introductions to Energy Bodywork may feature modalities such as Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy. To support your journey, we provide insights into business design, marketing your service business, presentation skills, and community involvement.

Class schedules are designed to support our students' balance of life in mind, body, and spirit, especially in their journey through massage therapy training. Each student will meet with the Director of Administrations to create a personalized education plan that is mutually beneficial for both the instructor and student. Our goal is to assist each student in making their vision of a successful massage therapy career, including obtaining their reflexology certification, a reality! Let us make it possible together.