Vancouver School of Healing Arts is a private, PTIRU-designated college in Vancouver, British Columbia, focused on education in the healing arts.
Vancouver School of Healing Arts, formerly the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage, is a private institution whose legal name is Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage Ltd. The school describes itself as a college, with its sole focus being education. It is a Designated Institution with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and its programs are approved through PTIRU.
The school's mission is to create a supportive learning community of excellence where individuals are empowered to explore their own unique potential through holistic education and practice in the healing arts. Its programs combine experiential education with lecture-based academics and are tailored to suit the needs of the expanding wellness industry. The school welcomes students of any sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin or religion.
Faculty and staff teach Bodywork & Massage, Yoga and Expressive Arts Therapy. Small class sizes ensure an intimate and personal learning environment. The school is a pioneer in utilizing online learning to help students master the theoretical components. Yoga Teacher Training students gain Worldwide Yoga Alliance certification while studying both online and on-ground, and the training is described as comprehensive, developing confident instructors grounded in traditional yoga philosophy.
The school has 8,500 sq ft of space dedicated to teaching, located in Vancouver at 116 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 1K6. The listed facilities include a student clinic.
General program admission requires an application, an interview and documents. English proficiency may be shown through standardized language exams for international and general applicants. Eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents may use the Accuplacer English Assessment.