Our mission is to promote excellence and innovation in Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy Aide, and Chiropractor Assistant education and clinical practice. We seek to prepare Massage Therapists, Physical Therapy Aides, and Chiropractor Assistants who are exceptional healthcare professionals and are committed to the pursuit of life-long learning and community service.

Our commitment to our students:

• To enhance the learning experience by making it accessible, engaging, and relevant.
• To prepare students for career success through education, career planning, and job search strategies.
• To continuously update our curriculum to meet the evolving touch-therapy and health care needs of our society.
• To support our graduates with ongoing career development and continuing education

Our commitment to the community:

• To graduate Massage Therapists, Physical Therapy Aides, and Chiropractor Assistants who are dedicated health care providers committed to improving the health and well being of individuals and the community.
• To promote the therapeutic benefits of touch therapy in order to foster the awareness and acceptance of the profession within the community.

Institute of Professional Practical Therapy’s School Code (1925331)
Director………………….. Boris Prilutsky (Cert #123828)
Instructor………………… Boris Prilutsky (Cert #12387)
Instructor………………… Boris Shimunov (Cert #94752)
Instructor………………… Leah Dawidowicz (Cert #JJUZ-4DJ3HR1999)
Head School Administrator…... Victor Dence
Assistant School Administrator…... Kris Clever

The Institute of Professional Practical Therapy was granted institutional approval from the Bureau for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education pursuant to California Educational Code. The Bureau’s approval means that the institute and its operation comply with the minimum required standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private post-secondary educational institutions. Every course in this catalog has approval. Institutional approval must be re-approved every three years and is subject to continuing review.

• Physical Therapy Aide: 50 Hours
• Massage Therapy: 120 Hours
• Chiropractor Assistant Training: 250
• Hours Acupressure Training: 50 Hours
• Advanced Massage Therapy: 150 Hours
• Advanced Physical Therapy Aide Training: 250 Hours
  

All training is offered either at our main facility or at our satellite location. Please contact our office for the next schedule of classes. All classes are tought in English.

Maximum class size is twenty students.

As required by California’s statute, all students who successfully complete a course of study will be awarded an appropriate certificate verifying the fact.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the physical facilities of the school and discuss personal educational and occupational plans with school personnel before enrolling or signing enrollment agreements.

The Institute of Professional Practical Therapy was granted institutional approval from the Bureau for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education pursuant to California Educational Code. The Bureau’s approval means that the institute and its operation comply with the minimum required standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private post-secondary educational institutions. Every course in this catalog has approval. Institutional approval must be re-approved every three years and is subject to continuing review.

Our Massage Therapist, Chiropractor Assistant, and Physical Therapy Aide courses are designed for the students who have little or no prior experience in these fields and wish to enter the industry immediately upon graduation. The advanced massage therapy and advanced physical therapy aide classes are designed for students who have prior experience in the beginning massage and physical therapy aide classes. These students will gain more intensive training in their field of interest. These advanced classes will enhance their opportunities in getting employment. The reasonably diligent student can expect to find employment as a Massage Therapist, Chiropractor Assistant or Physical Therapy Aide upon graduation.

All massage and physical therapy related equipment is located on the premises of the school.

Classes are offered Monday through Saturday. Classes are scheduled on mornings, evenings and weekends. Please click here for a schedule of the next classes.

The Institute of Professional Practical Therapy is closed on all national holidays:

Minimum age is 18 years old. Each applicant will have a phone or personal interview where we will discuss the applicant’s goals. We will provide a tour of the facilities and we will explain the course. Students can arrange interviews and enrollments any day the school is open.

Any student not conducting themselves in an orderly and professional manner, which includes use of drugs and alcohol during school hours, dishonesty, disrupting classes, use of profanity, excessive tardiness, insubordination, violation of safety rules, or not abiding by the school rules will lead to either probation or dismissal from classes.

The average class size is ten to fifteen students with a maximum number of twenty students in any one session.

While placement assistance may be provided, it is understood that the school cannot guarantee or promise employment to any graduate. This is a free service to the graduates of the school only. An active effort will be made to assist all graduates in finding jobs. Students are educated as to proper interviewing conduct and techniques, job opportunities and school placement procedures. Click here for more information.

The school, as required by law, maintains an attendance record on the student. The school requires a one-hundred percent (100%) completion of lecture hours in order to receive a certificate of completion from the course. If in any thirty-day period your attendance is not at least 80%, you will be notified and placed on probation for a period of thirty days. If you meet the attendance requirement in the next thirty days you will be removed from probation. If you fail to correct your attendance problem you will be dismissed from the school. If dismissed from the school, you will be required to request reinstatement which cannot be done for a minimum period of 30 days. You may be required to provide proof that the problem that caused your chronic absenteeism has been resolved.

The school, as required by law, maintains an attendance record on the student. The school requires a one-hundred percent (100%) completion of lecture hours in order to receive a certificate of completion from the course.

Students must also pass a final examination at the end of the course in order to receive the certificate. The final examination consists of a combination of both practical and written parts. Should the student fail to pass the test, they will be given an opportunity to take a refresher course in their area(s) of deficiency and subsequently be allowed to retake the final examination at no extra cost to the student. All records and grades are permanently maintained by the school for a period of five years and are protected from fire, theft and other perils. All tests are administrated and graded by the instructor.

A student terminated for lack of attendance or lack of progress may be considered for readmission only once. However, the student must show positive proof that the cause for termination have been corrected. Students who wish to re-enroll must arrange to meet with the Director for a reevaluation. Any readmitted student is to start the course from the beginning. No credit for previous training in another school is granted.

A student may be placed on probation for unsatisfactory attendance or academic progress only once. The Director will determine the length of probation and at the end of the probationary period the student will be reevaluated. During the probation the student must maintain 80% attendance and have satisfactory progress based upon the opinion of the instructor. The student can submit a written appeal of their probation to the school director. Appeals will be evaluated and acted upon promptly.

Students may request a leave of absence at any point during their studies. In order to receive a leave of absence a student must submit a written notice to the school explaining the reason they are not able to attend school. If a student fails to notify the school director of their leave of absence the student will be held to the standards discussed in the Attendance, Absence & Tardiness Policy section. This includes probation and possible dismissal for lack of attendance. Students wishing to return to classes after a leave of absence must contact the school director. The school director and student will both determine when and if the student will return to classes.

Refresher courses and practice sessions are available for IPPT graduates. All scheduling for practice sessions and refresher courses must be done with a school administrator.

Students who feel that they need counseling or advising may feel at ease doing so with their instructor or the Director. Counseling and advisement are conducted on an open door policy.

Tuition Recovery Fund:
The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) was established by the Legislature to protect any California Resident who attends a private post-secondary institution from losing money if they prepaid tuition and suffered a financial loss as a result of the school closing, failing to live up to its enrollment agreement, or refusing to pay a court judgment.

To be eligible, you must be a resident of California and reside in California at the time the enrollment was signed or when you receive lessons at a California mailing address from an approved institution offering correspondence instruction. Students who are temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered as residing in California.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the Bureau that the school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the Bureau, you have four years from the date of closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is obtained, you must file a STRF application within two years of the final judgment.

It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers, receipts or any other information that documents the moneys paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education, 1027 10th street, Fourth Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95814, (916) 445-3427.

Deferred Payments:
The Institute of Professional Practical Therapy offers five different payment programs to help students cover the cost of tuition. The Deferred Payment plans have an interest associated with them. For more information, please click here or call the school at (310) 836-8811.

Mandatory Charges:
Registration: Non refundable, to a maximum of $100.00.

Tuition: Refundable prior to the completion of 60% of the program. For detailed explanation and sample please refer to Cancellation and Refund section of this Catalog.

Optional Charges:
There are no other charges to the student. All textbooks and materials are included in cost of the program.

You have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund. The institution, for all students, without penalty or obligation, shall refund one hundred percent (100%) of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the application fee, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), if the notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction.

Cancellation shall occur when you give written notice of cancellation at the address the College shows on the front page of this catalog. You can do this by mail, hand delivery, or telegram. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective the date the letter is postmarked.

The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and, however expressed, it is effective if it shows that you are no longer wish to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement.

You may withdraw from the course after instruction has started and receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of the tuition if you have completed 60% or less of the instruction. The prorated refund is based on the number of hours you have completed multiplied by the fixed rate as provided in the contract. This amount is then subtracted from your total payments less the Registration Fee.

If the school cancels or discontinues a course or educational program, the school will make a refund of all charges. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal.

Cancellation after completing 60% of the course will result in no refund.