Tuition Breakdown
| Domestic | International | |
| Application Fee | $100.00 | $250.00 |
| Tuition | $10,950.00 | $12,045.00 |
| Textbook and Material Fees* | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Archive Fees* | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Other Fees* | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Total | $11,995.00 | $13,240.00 |
Bodywork Therapy Program Tuition
*For a complete breakdown of each cost category, please see the dropdown menu below.
Fee Descriptions
Tuition for the Bodywork Therapy Program is $10,950 for domestic students and $12,045 for international applicants.
Textbooks Fee ($370)
The fee covers all textbooks, manuals, hand outs, and materials used during the program.
- Trail Guide to the Body Student Workbook, 6th edition & Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel LMP, 6th edition: $218
- Massage Therapists Guide to Pathology: Critical thinking and Practical application by Ruth Wern, 7th edition: $125.00
- Your Irresistible Life: Four Seasons of Self Care by Glynnis Osher and Madlhuri Phillips: $27.00
Materials Fee ($230)
The materials fee includes all perishable supplies in the kits including Ayurvedic Head Massage Kit, Aromatherapy Oil Kit, Aromatherapy Product Making Perishable Supplies, Reflexology Perishable Supplies, Hydrotherapy Perishable Supplies, a Self Care Kit, and Oil, oil bottle, pump and 16oz of oil
In compliance with PTIB bylaws, each student’s enrolment contract, transcript and diploma or certificate will be stored with Datawitness for a period of no less than 25 years, retrievable only by VSOHA administrative staff.
This program includes a technology and equipment usage fee of $150, clinic fees of $95, and a graduation and transcript fee of $50. These fees include all clinic supplies needed such as linens, blankets, pillow cases, towels, curtains, tissue, bowls, perishable product- lotion, epsom salts, laundering fees, and a clinic t-shirt. It also includes all equipment usage including massage tables, shiatsu mats, thermophores, all yoga mats and props, any hygiene equipment such as sprays, paper towels, soap, and also hot stones, roasters and all equipment. Students must provide their own linens for in-person classes during the program. Students must have a massage table, oil & and linens at home to adequately practice outside of class time.
Payment Plans
Option One
- Full payment before classes starting – receive $200 discount
Option Two
- Equal Monthly payments throughout the program
- First payment due before classes starting
- No interest charged
Option Three
- Equal payments, every three months, throughout the program
- First payment due before classes starting
- No interest charged
Refund Policy
Financial Assistance
Student Aid BC
The VSOHA Bodywork Therapy Program has been approved for government funded student loans. Financial assistance may be available to eligible students. For more information and to apply online go to: www.studentaidbc.ca.
