Application | Massage Apprentice

Build Skills. Change Lives. Thrive.

Start your career in massage therapy with Riversong’s state‑approved apprenticeship program. Learn in a real spa environment, gain hands‑on experience with guests, and prepare for your MBLEx licensure exam — all with guidance from experienced massage therapists.

Why Choose Riversong?

3‑Day Class Schedule – balance training with work, family, and life
Affordable Tuition & Payment Plans – invest in your future without overwhelming debt
Licensed in Less Than a Year – start your career sooner than you think
Real Spa Training & Clinical Practice – learn in the same environment you’ll work in
Strong Earning Potential – our massage therapists earn $55K–$70K in their first year*

Program Snapshot:

Tuition: $10,000 | Deposit: $2,500
Anatomy & Physiology included in tuition
Duration: 7–9 months
Schedule: Mon 9‑3 | Tue 9‑5 | Every other Wed 9‑2

Your Career Pathway:
Welcome. Learn. Grow. Empower. Graduate ready for licensure — and a meaningful career helping others.

The following items will be requried if accepted into the program:

Copy of photo ID
Copy of High School or College Diploma, GED, or Official Transcript
Proof of citizenship or Student Visa if non-citizen
A criminial background check
Downpayment

The application deadline is 30 days prior to program start date. Candidate selection is a competitive process as our class size is limited to 4 students.

Which location are you interested in working at after the program?*

Jefferson CityColumbiaNo Preference

Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Current Address*

Street Address

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Email Address*

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Phone Number*

Are you at least 18 years old?*

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Available Start date (see website for available program dates)*

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Have you applied to work at any Riversong location before?*

YesNo

If yes, when did you apply & did you have an interview?

Where you previously employed at any Riversong location?

If you were referred by a current Riversong employee, please list their name:

Please list all relatives working for any Riversong location & your relationship

Please list any active technical license numbers for any license currently held. Not sure where to find that? It should be on the physical copy of your license or you can search here: https://pr.mo.gov/licensee-search-division.asp for Missouri, if out of state, check your states professional registration website.

Are you currently employed?*

YesNo

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Your Job Title

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May We Contact?

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Job related special skills or experience

Are you able to spend hours on your feet?

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School #1

School #2

List any additional education or training relevant to the position

Candidate selection is a competitive process, and class sizes are limited to four per session. This program is designed to foster lasting professional relationships and to prepare graduates for a successful career within our team. Please answer the following questions to help us understand how you envision your future with us.

What interests you about becoming a Massage Therapist?*

What interests you in getting your license through Riversong's apprenticeship program?*

What is your goal in applying for this apprenticeship?*

What is your learning style?*

One of our company values is communication & so we love learning how others communicate before they join our team! What's your enneagram number?

You can take the test here (FREE version, we just need the #): https://personalitypath.com/free-enneagram-personality-test/

Are you capable of lifting objects that weigh 25-50 pounds?*

YesNo

I believe that I have the strength & stamina to do massage as well as the willingness to take care of myself physically in order to prolong my career. (It is a physically demanding job lessoned by proper body mechanics & self-care that you will learn)*

YesNo

Students must be able to provide acceptable documentation of their legal status as a citizen, or their non-citizen status giving them a legal right to work. Can you provide such documentation?*

YesNo

If accepted into the program, you must apply for a student license through the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage. The Board's application process will require you to pass a criminal background check. Do you understand that, licensure may be delayed or denied for applicants with a previous felony or misdemeanor; and all applicants with a previous conviction may be required to meet face-to-face with the Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage before a license is issued?*

YesNo

Additional remarks concerning employment/training/qualifications and/or accommodations necessary.

Applicant Statement I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the answers given by me to the foregoing questions and the statements made by me in this application are correct and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts in this application may lead to my discharge.

I hereby grant authorization for the contacting of references and others noted on this application for the purpose of verifying my statements. By entering my full name below, I certify that I have read, fully understand and accept all terms of the foregoing Applicant Statement.

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Application for Massage Apprenticeship | Riversong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws concerning discrimination in employment. No question in this application is intended to elicit information in violation of any such law nor will any information obtained in response to any question be used in violation of any such law.

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