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Welcome to the American Massage &
Bodywork Institute!
Why Massage Therapy?
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of
massage therapists is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the
average for all occupations. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new
openings for massage therapists”.
What do Massage Therapists do?
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body.
Through the power of their touch, massage therapists relieve chronic pain, help to rehabilitate
injuries, improve blood circulation, relieve stress, promote relaxation, and aid in the overall
wellness of clients.
Where do Massage Therapists Work?
Today massage therapists work in spas, wellness centers, medical and chiropractic facilities,
private offices, fitness centers, and some choose to see their clients in the privacy of either the
client or therapists’ home.
Why come to the American Massage & Bodywork
Institute?
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded to provide an elite introduction and
education to those individuals who express a great interest in helping others feel better through
the power of touch. With many years of combined massage experience, the ownership team at the
AMBI shares the same vision: to enhance the student and alumni experience to provide the most
talented and work-ready therapists in the country. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute
will be establishing its education based upon the findings from the Coalition of national Massage
Therapy Organizations announced in the publication of their Entry-Level Analysis Project (ELAP).
The coalition collected and analyzed survey data from massage profession projects and documents
to make an informed recommendation of core content and training hours. The group’s members
used accepted and successful instructional design methods to create an outline based on the most
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current and up-to-date topics that need to be included in the training of new therapists. The
coalition is comprised of some of the most well-known and respected authorities, including:
• Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE)
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
• Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA)
• Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
• Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF)
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
With the recommendations of this panel, combined with the experience of our ownership team, it
is our goal to provide the best educational experience for each of our students, and to keep our
alumni engaged to new developments in this dynamic industry.
At the American Massage & Bodywork Institute, we are truly committed to your success, as when
you graduate and join the profession you are not only ambassadors of our school, but also
ambassadors of massage therapy and all of the wonderful health and wellness benefits that are
available because of the meaningful power of touch.
You really can love what you do, and your journey to becoming a massage therapist starts here at
the American Massage & Bodywork Institute!
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the American Massage & Bodywork Institute! ........................................................................ 2
Why Massage Therapy? ............................................................................................................................ 2
What do Massage Therapists do? ............................................................................................................. 2
Where do Massage Therapists Work? ...................................................................................................... 2
Why come to the American Massage & Bodywork Institute? .................................................................. 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 4
General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 6
History/Ownership/Governing Body ........................................................................................................ 6
Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................... 6
Purpose and Institutional Objectives ........................................................................................................ 7
School Licensure, Accreditation and Memberships .................................................................................. 7
Description of School Facilities ................................................................................................................. 8
Program......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Massage Therapy – Diploma Program (Full-time) .................................................................................... 8
AMBI School Calendar/Holidays Observed by the School ...................................................................... 10
Admissions and Entrance Requirements .................................................................................................... 11
General Admissions Requirements ......................................................................................................... 11
Additional Admissions Requirements ..................................................................................................... 11
Technology Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 12
Credit for Previous Training .................................................................................................................... 12
Statement of Non-Discrimination ........................................................................................................... 13
Disability Services .................................................................................................................................... 13
Student Disclosure Information .................................................................................................................. 13
Successful Completion of All Programs .................................................................................................. 14
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .................................................................................................... 14
Leave of Absence (LOA) .......................................................................................................................... 15
Student Records .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Student / Graduate Records ................................................................................................................... 15
Tuition, Fees and Refunds ....................................................................................................................... 15
Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Refund Policy – Massage Therapy Program ........................................................................................... 16
Program Curriculum .................................................................................................................................... 17
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Massage Therapy Diploma Program Curriculum .................................................................................... 17
Career Services ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Ownership and Faculty Information ........................................................................................................... 19
AMBI Ownership Team ........................................................................................................................... 19
Chief School Officer................................................................................................................................. 19
Faculty & Staff ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Disclaimer
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute fully reserves the right to change policies,
fees, regulations, and calendar and to revise massage curriculum as deemed necessary and
desirable. The information contained in this catalog is subject to change, and therefore,
should not be considered as a contract between the school and the student. When there
are changes to information in the catalog, AMBI will issue an Addendum for use until new
and updated catalogs have been printed.
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General Information
History/Ownership/Governing Body
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute (AMBI) school is owned by the American Massage &
Bodywork Institute, LLC, formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The owners of
AMBI are Lester Zuckerman, MD, Marc Loev, MD, Henry Kim, Stephen Vereb, and Scott Deidun,
MBA. Together this ownership team has over 50 years of education and massage business
experience combined. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded in 2015.
The campus contact information is as follows:
American Massage & Bodywork Institute
1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210
Vienna, VA 22182
571-620-7170
AMBI normal hours of operation for administrative personnel are Monday through Friday from 9:00
– 6:00, and from 9:00 – 1:00 on Saturday. All business will be conducted from this campus, and an
answering service will be provided to receive calls outside of normal business hours.
Mission Statement
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will attract and offer educational opportunities to
individuals expressing interest in massage as a career. We will become active proponents in each
of the communities in which we operate schools to educate the public on the benefits of massage
therapy, both for the reduction of pain and stress relief as well as the overall health and wellness
benefits it can provide.
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will provide an elite introduction and education to
those individuals who express a great interest in helping others feel better through the power of
touch. The school will also offer continuing education opportunities to licensed massage therapists
that wish to expand their education and improve their skillset and knowledge in this industry.
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will keep current on new developments in this ever-
changing industry. The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will provide a safe, nurturing
environment and each of our new massage therapists will be able to build a strong foundation, so
that each student will have the opportunity to thrive.
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute will remain compliant and up to date with all state
requirements ensuring our students and alumni the resources required to build and maintain their
professional careers.
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Purpose and Institutional Objectives
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute was founded to address a growing, nationwide
concern: as Americans are becoming more health-conscious and receiving regular massage
therapy, how do we meet the demands of the public at large in inviting and training qualified
individuals to enter the profession as massage therapists. The programs at AMBI are designed for
those individuals who seek to help others through the power of meaningful touch achieve a career
in the massage therapy profession. As massage therapy continues to grow in demand, many other
professionals are also adding massage therapy to their chosen profession.
With this in mind, AMBI is committed to being a change leader in the training of new therapists,
providing continuing education for the existing therapist, and to work with the public to increase
awareness of the benefits of massage therapy. AMBI is dedicated in their desire to provide a
meaningful introduction to the massage therapy profession as well as to assist our graduates in
finding meaningful employment upon the successful completion of our program.
School Licensure, Accreditation and Memberships
AMBI is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). AMBI is
located at 1593 Spring Hill Road Suite 210, Vienna, VA 22182. AMBI is Institutionally Accredited by
the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). In addition, COMTA endorsed our
curriculum, recognizing us as one of the best programs in the country! COMTA’s mailing address is
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, and phone number is 202-888-6790.
AMBI is an NCBTMB Assigned School, a Board-Certified Continuing Education Provider, and a
School Member in good standing with ABMP and AMTA.
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Description of School Facilities
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute is located at 1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 210,
Vienna, VA 22182. It is conveniently located in the Tyson’s Corner area with access to public
transportation as well as ample parking for its students.
The campus features 6 total classrooms outfitted with the necessary and appropriate teaching
tools for the program, to include: whiteboards; muscle and skeletal posters; skeletons; anatomy
posters; and massage tables. Included in the campus is a student-operated massage clinic that is
open to the public and is supervised by the faculty. There is an internal student break area that
includes a refrigerator, and microwaves. There are administrative offices for staff to include
Admissions, Faculty Office, Financial Aid, and Reception area.
AMBI has provided computers and a reference library for its students. AMBI will maintain and
ensure that students have access to the library with a collection of additional massage resources,
equipment, and facilities that are adequate and appropriate for a massage therapy school.
Program
Massage Therapy – Diploma Program (Full-time)
Program Description & Objective: The AMBI massage therapy program consists of 20 hours per
week of supervised training and 5 hours per week in online independent study. The program
consists of seven, 100-hour courses for a total of 700 hours of training. The massage therapy
program is taught in a linear fashion meaning every student will progress through the program in
the same fashion to ensure that components are taught in a logical and orderly fashion. Upon
graduation, the students will have a thorough understanding of the major muscle groups of the
body, be able to identify the origin, insertion, and action of all major muscle groups, name
anatomical structures in all body systems, define and discuss basic physiology, and define and
discuss common pathologies of the body. In addition, students will be able to perform full 60 and
90-minute Swedish massage sessions, learn different massage techniques and modalities, and will
be prepared to take the MBLEx state licensing examination, offered by the Federation of State
Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
In addition to the successful completion of the MBLEx examination, to apply for a state license the
applicant must also:
1) In the Commonwealth of Virginia: a student must graduate from a minimum 500-hour
massage therapy program and submit an application and payment for licensure to the
Virginia Board of Nursing.
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2) In the District of Columbia: a student must graduate from a minimum 500-hour massage
therapy program and submit an application, payment, and proof of CPR/First Aid
certification to the DC Department of Health.
3) In the State of Maryland: a student must graduate from an accredited institution and submit
an application, payment, and proof of CPR/First Aid certification to the MD Board of
Chiropractors. Applicants must also successfully complete the MD Jurisprudence exam prior
to licensure.
For questions regarding any other state where you may wish to consider
licensure/certification, please visit:
https://www.abmp.com/practitioners/state-requirements
AMBI’s 700-hour massage program is taught in two versions, (day or night/weekend), and is
approximately 7 months in total length, depending on holiday schedule. At AMBI, we use the
following clock-hour standard: a clock hour is defined as a 60-minute block of time consisting of
50 minutes of instruction with appropriate breaks.
The Massage Therapy Day Program meets Monday through Thursday from 9:15 – 3:00. Students
are given 45 minutes for lunch each weekday. Each student is required to complete 25 hours of
instruction each week.
The Massage Therapy Night/Weekend Program meets Tuesday through Thursday 6:00 – 10:30, and
Saturday from 9:00 – 6:00. Students are given 30 minutes for dinner each weeknight, and 60
minutes for lunch on Saturday. Each student is required to complete 25 hours of instruction each
week.
Total Program Length: 700 hours
Required Courses
Course # Course Description Clock Hours
MT 100 Foundations of Massage 100
MT 200 Orientation of the Human Body 100
MT 220 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications I 100
MT 240 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications II 100
MT 260 Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications III 100
MT 300 Pathologies and Adaptive Massage 100
MT 350 Clinic and Clinical Reasoning 100
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*A detailed description of the curriculum can be found starting on page 16.
AMBI School Calendar/Holidays Observed by the School
AMBI’s academic year is hereby defined as July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, and next year is July 1,
2023 – June 30, 2024. For a class start schedule, please contact AMBI. We observe the following
holidays and are closed on each day listed below.
Month Holiday
January Closed January 1st
January Closed in observance of MLK Day (Monday)
March / April Closed for Spring Break the week prior to Easter
May Closed in observance of Memorial Day (Monday)
July Closed July 4
th
in observance of Independence Day
September Closed in observance of Labor Day (Monday)
November Closed in observance of Veterans Day
November Closed in observance of Thanksgiving (Thursday)
December Closed from 12/24 through 12/31
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If AMBI needs to close for an additional day due to building issues, weather, or other reason,
students will be notified, and makeup days will be announced when class resumes.
Admissions and Entrance Requirements
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants for the Massage Therapy Diploma program must attest that they have a high school
diploma, GED or equivalent prior to enrollment.
All foreign high school equivalency documents will need to be translated to English (by a reputable
agency) and evaluated, at the student’s expense, and be presented to the school for inclusion in
your enrollment packet. For reputable service providers, please see an AMBI school administrator.
All programs are conducted in English, and students must be proficient in verbal and written
English to begin the AMBI Massage Therapy Diploma program. In addition, each student must be
able to display the physical ability to lift and position clients and display the ability to walk and
stand for extended periods of time for their occupation. AMBI reserves the right to determine if
applicants can meet these requirements. Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory school
attendance recognized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Admissions process consists of the following:
• Meeting with an AMBI Admissions representative
• Completing all admissions documents
• Participating in New Student Orientation
• A financial assistance appointment may also be conducted at the campus, or online
depending on how the student wishes to pay the tuition. AMBI accepts credit cards and
checks for enrollment. In addition, AMBI offers in-school payment plans.
Additional Admissions Requirements
The Massage Therapy Diploma Program offered by the American Massage & Bodywork Institute is
being taught in a hybrid fashion. What this means is that each week, you will be required to
complete 5 hours of online independent study in addition to your normal scheduled class time.
Before registering for a hybrid course, it is important to make sure that you meet the following
minimum requirements. All online coursework can be completed on campus.
Registering for a hybrid program requires access to technology such as a computer, laptop, or
tablet as well as a set of technical skills, and certain personal behaviors that may be different from
those required in a traditional classroom.
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Technology Requirements
Minimum technology requirements: Internet access and a modern browser such as Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome or Internet Explorer 7 or later. Access to Microsoft Office 2007 or later. All of the
above are met by the computers made available to students in the campus library.
Skill Requirements
• Sending and receiving emails
• Attaching and retrieving documents to emails
• Using search engines such as Google or Bing
• Navigating websites
• Ability to construct a document using Microsoft Word
• Saving and retrieving documents and files on your computer
Learning Requirements
• Good at written communication
• Self-motivated
• Organized
• Ability to study independently
AMBI does have a computer laboratory for the students, so the online portion (online independent
study) could be completed at the campus outside of the students’ normal class schedule.
Credit for Previous Training
Transferability of AMBI Credits
AMBI cannot and does not imply or guarantee that any credits earned at AMBI are transferable to
another institution. The institution you choose to attend after AMBI controls the acceptance of any
such credits earned. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not another institution
will accept credits earned from AMBI.
Academic Transfer Credit for Postsecondary General
Education from Outside Institutions
At AMBI, in order to graduate, you must successfully complete our 700-hour massage therapy
program in its entirety. As such, we do not offer credit for previous education completed at other
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institutions or for experiential learning. No tuition discounts will be awarded based on previous
education or experience.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, ancestry, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, sexual orientation, gender, marital
status, or veteran status in the recruitment of students or for the purposes of implementing one of
its policies, procedures, or activities.
Disability Services
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the 1990 Americans with
Disability Act (ADA), AMBI will provide reasonable and individualized accommodations for students
who have provided proper documentation outlining their disabilities and have requested
reasonable and appropriate accommodations. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities to
seek available assistance and make their needs known at the time of enrollment or as the need
arises due to disability.
Documentation to support a disability request must be provided to AMBI at the time of the request.
This information is voluntary and confidential. The information provided is used by AMBI to
identify reasonable and necessary accommodations in an attempt to overcome the effect of
conditions that limit the participation of qualified disabled students.
Student Disclosure Information
Grading Systems
Students of AMBI are tested, both via examinations as well as with practical demonstrations (to
include formative assessments of learned material) and must successfully complete each course
with a passing grade, or the course must be repeated. Students are not able to re-take individual
exams.
Grading for all Courses
Letter Grade Description Percentage CGPA
A Outstanding 89.5 – 100 4.0
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B Above Average 79.5 – 89.49 3.0
C Average 69.5 – 79.49 2.0
F Failure Below 69.5 0.0
I Incomplete N/A N/A
I = Incomplete. This grade is assigned if a student withdraws or is dropped from a course. The
grade is considered attempted but not earned when calculating maximum timeframe (MTF) for
determination of satisfactory academic progress (SAP). All attendance earned for an “Incomplete”
course will be used when calculating SAP.
All coursework is due by the final day of each course. A student may be granted an extension of up
to 7 calendar days from the last scheduled day of a course to complete all course requirements. If
the student fails to complete the necessary coursework and meet SAP within 7 calendar days, the
earned grade will be assigned for the course and be a part of the students’ permanent academic
record.
Successful Completion of All Programs
A student has successfully completed a course when they have earned a passing grade of “C” or
better (a 2.0 GPA or higher) and has successfully met the required attendance of 90% attended for
a course.
Once a student begins, they must be able to complete the program within 16.5 months: this is
150% of scheduled time (10.5 months) to complete, plus 180 days (6 months). Any student not able
to complete program within that timeframe will be withdrawn. Any student wishing to re-enroll
must complete the entire program again and must wait a minimum of twelve months prior to re-
enrolling from withdrawal date.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All students must meet established minimum standards of attendance and achievement with
regard to GPA and successful course completion while enrolled at AMBI. For our current SAP Policy,
please visit our website, or see an AMBI administrative staff member.
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Leave of Absence (LOA)
A student wishing to request a LOA should see a member of the Administration, explain the reason
for requesting a LOA, and complete the Request for LOA form. LOA requests must always be made
in writing unless an unforeseen circumstance prevents the student from providing a prior written
request. In this type of scenario, AMBI can initiate an Administrative LOA on the student’s behalf.
The total maximum number of days a student may be on leave of absence within a 12-month
period cannot exceed 180 days.
If a student does not resume attendance at the institution on or before the end of an approved
leave of absence, the institution must treat the student as a withdrawal and the last date of
attendance will be considered the withdrawal date for cash and Financial Aid refund and/or final
billing purposes.
A student may request to go on a LOA, but there are specific reasons that we will grant the student
a LOA. These reasons include but are not limited to; Medical (including pregnancy); Family care to
include loss of a family member, illness, or injury; Military duty; Jury duty; and Hardship.
Student Records
Student / Graduate Records
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute strives to provide privacy and security of personally
identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Our FERPA Notification of Rights can be found on our website.
Student records are permanently retained by AMBI and are available to students/graduates on
request. Student education files are kept on campus for a period of 3 years of leaving AMBI, though
transcripts will be housed electronically. Students wishing to receive a copy of their transcripts are
encouraged to call the campus and request a copy of their record. Academic transcripts shall be
provided upon request if the student is in good financial standing with AMBI.
Tuition, Fees and Refunds
Massage Therapy – Diploma Program
Tuition Books & Supplies
$11,100 $850 to include books, student uniforms, MBLEx examination, and
miscellaneous costs.
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The total cost of the 700-hour Massage Therapy Diploma program is $11,950. AMBI will provide all
books, student insurance, and student uniforms. AMBI does not charge a registration fee or an
enrollment fee.
*For the August 29
th
and August 30
th
, 2022 cohort, AMBI will honor its previous program cost of
$11,495 provided the student has enrolled and starts classes no later than August 30, 2022.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to those that qualify. AMBI accepts financial aid, grants, credit cards and
checks for enrollment. Our Federal School Code is 042763, and applications for financial aid can be
found at https://fafsa.ed.gov/ .
Refund Policy – Massage Therapy Program
For new students, AMBI offers a 3-day cancellation period, in which all tuition and fees will be
returned to the student if they cancel their enrollment within the first 3 scheduled class days,
including weekends and holidays.
AMBI’s program is broken down into two payment periods. Payment Period (PP) 1 covers the first
350 hours of the program, and PP 2 covers the second 350 hours of the 700-hour program. In
addition, one half of the books & supplies charge will be added to each payment period.
A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the first quartile (25%) of the
payment period shall be entitled to a refund of 75% of the cost of the program.
A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the second quartile (more
than 25% but less than 50%) of the payment period shall be entitled to a refund amounting to 50%
of the cost of the program.
A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the third quartile (more than
50% but less than 75%) of the payment period shall be entitled to a refund amounting to 25% of
the cost of the program.
A student who enters the school but withdraws or is dismissed during the fourth quartile (more
than 75%) of the payment period shall not be entitled to a refund.
Return of Unearned Title IV Funds (R2T4) Policy can be found on our website.
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Program Curriculum
The educational objective of our 700-hour Massage Therapy Diploma Program is to provide an
elite introduction to massage therapy and prepare our students to successfully complete their state
licensing examination (MBLEx), offered by FSMTB. After successfully completing our diploma
program and passing the state exam, students will be allowed to apply for their massage license.
The AMBI Massage Therapy Program is taught in a linear fashion, meaning that the successful
completion of each course is the prerequisite to taking the next course.
Massage Therapy Diploma Program Curriculum
MT 100 – Foundations of Massage
During MT 100, Foundations of Massage, the student will learn about the history and evolution of
massage, preventing disease transmission, laws and regulations, and ethics of massage. Students
will also learn the benefits and effects of massage, massage cautions and contraindications, and
the therapeutic relationship. In addition, the student will learn about the massage equipment, body
mechanics principles, core concepts for massage and bodywork application, and several common
massage strokes.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
MT 200 – Orientation of the Human Body
In MT 200, Orientation of the Human Body, the students will receive an overview of the
Integumentary System, the Skeletal System, and the Fascial System. In addition, the students will
receive an Orientation to the Human Body, and the Muscular System. In massage application, the
students will learn the rest of the basic massage strokes, and how to plan a session. Pre-requisite is
course MT 100.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
MT 220 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage
Applications I
In MT 220, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications I, students will learn
several body systems, to include: Lymphatic; Immune; Digestive; Respiratory; Endocrine;
Reproductive; and Urinary Systems. Students will also learn the muscles of the head, neck, jaw,
spine, and thorax. In addition, students will learn about the nervous system. Pre-requisite is course
MT 200.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
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MT 240 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage
Applications II
In MT 240, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications II, students will learn
about the Cardiovascular and Urinary System, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and take a Mid-term
Evaluation. In addition, the students will learn about the muscles of the elbow, forearm, wrist,
hand, shoulder, and arm. Finally, the student will be introduced to client assessment and session
planning to achieve massage session goals. Pre-requisite is course MT 220.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
MT 260 – Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage
Applications III
In MT 260, Elements of Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Applications III, students will learn
about a career in massage therapy, and all the options available to the therapist for employment.
In addition, students will learn additional client assessment techniques. During this course,
students will learn about the muscles of the pelvis, hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot. Pre-
requisite is course MT 240.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
MT 300 – Pathologies and Adaptive Massage Techniques
In MT 300, Pathologies and Adaptive Massage Techniques, students will learn about
documentation and client files, adapting sessions for clients with common pathologies, and special
populations. In addition, students will learn professional communication skills and prepare for
work in the student clinic. CPR and First Aid is also taught in MT 300. Pre-requisite is course MT 260.
60 lecture hours / 40 laboratory hours
MT 350 – Clinic and Clinical Reasoning
In MT 350, Clinic and Clinical Reasoning, students will learn to work daily in a student-run
massage clinic. In addition, students will complete eight case studies and four practice
examinations in preparation for the MBLEx exam, offered by FSMTB. Pre-requisite is course MT 300.
40 laboratory hours / 40 MBLEx review hours / 20 case study hours
Faculty members will maintain posted office hours for academic and/or course advising outside of
normal class time. Tutoring services will be provided, and schedules will be posted.
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Career Services
AMBI does not guarantee job placement, however, our staff is committed to assisting each student
with the successful transition from student, through the state licensing exam, to applying for
licensure, and to help them secure gainful employment after graduation. AMBI is committed to
maintaining an open job board and to assist the students and employers to fill open positions with
our talented graduates. AMBI will host campus career fairs and have employers as guest speakers
from time to time.
Ownership and Faculty Information
AMBI Ownership Team
The American Massage & Bodywork Institute is owned by five individuals, who also serve on the
Board of Directors for the school.
Marc Loev, MD, is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Marc also holds a
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tulane University with a double major in Biology and Political
Economics.
Lester Zuckerman, MD, is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Les also
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from City University of New York Biomedical Program.
Stephen Vereb holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication from Pennsylvania State
University.
Henry Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Scott Deidun, MBA, is a graduate of Walsh College in Troy, Michigan. Scott also holds a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
Chief School Officer
Scott Deidun, MBA will serve as the CEO & President of AMBI and will be responsible for
all daily operations of the school. Scott will also meet regularly with the Board of Directors
(the 4 other owners).
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Faculty & Staff
Scott Deidun, MBA President & CEO
Phyllis Myers Financial Aid Director
John Smith, LMT Campus Coordinator / Instructor
Erin Hughes, PT, LMT Admissions Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor
Sylvia Harris, LMT Day Lead Instructor
Marisa VanDyke, OT, LMT Night Lead Instructor
Chrystal Sterling, OT, LMT Faculty Instructor
Shanelle Pollard, LMT Faculty Instructor
Trace Berg, LMT Faculty Instructor
Jesse Byrd, LMT Faculty Instructor
Jessica Liu-Kebaili, LMT Faculty Instructor
Angela Serabian, LMT Faculty Instructor
Steven “JB” Park, LMT Faculty Instructor
Hannah Harris Campus Administrator
AMBI maintains a student to instructor ratio of no greater than 20 students to any
instructor, in both lecture and bodywork (lab) classrooms.
