Pams Massage School Student Application - Buffalo Ridge Resort & Spa

Step 1: About You

Pams Massage School at Buffalo Ridge Resort and Spa. Our hybrid program pairs 300 hours of online study with 200 hours of hands-on training on campus over six weeks. This application takes about 10 minutes. Have ready: your high school or GED details, and the names and phone numbers of three references who are not related to you.

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Phone Number: *

Email Address: *

Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Best way to reach you *

Phone Call

Text

Email

Are you 18 years of age or older? *

Yes

No

Step 2: Education and Work

High school or GED program: *

Year Completed: *

College, if any:

Major or Degree:

Massage or other healing arts training:

Current Employer:

Position:

Length of Employment:

Other employers in the last 3 years:

Step 3: Your Session

Which hands-on session are you interested in? *

Spring 2027: April 19 to May 28, 2027

Fall 2027: October 25 to December 10, 2027

A later session, or not sure yet

Preferred Start: (Only answer if you choose a later session, or not sure yet)

What date do you plan to begin your online theory?

How do you plan to pay for the hands-on training? *

Paid in full upfront

Weekly, on arrival each campus week

Not sure yet

How will your tuition be funded? *

Personal funds

Other

Please explain if you answered other for tuition:

Would you like more information about any add-ons?

On-site lodging

Weekend lodging (out-of-state students)

Lunch package

Step 4: References

List 3 personal character references who are not related to you and have known you for at least 3 years. Please provide a letter of reference from each.

Reference 1 name: *

Reference 1 phone: *

Reference 1 years known: *

Reference 1 address or email: *

Reference 2 name: *

Reference 2 phone: *

Reference 2 years known: *

Reference 2 address or email: *

Reference 3 name: *

Reference 3 phone: *

Reference 3 years known: *

Reference 3 address or email: *

None of these people are related to me, and each has known me for at least 3 years: *

Yes

Step 5: Background and Accommodations

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?: *

Yes

No

Please explain crime: (Only fill out if you answered yes)

Massage therapy is physically demanding work. Students must be able to safely and fully perform its physical, mental, and emotional demands.

Are you able to perform the essential functions of massage therapy, with or without reasonable accommodation? *

Yes

No

Would you like to request a reasonable accommodation? *

Yes

No

Accommodation details:

How did you hear about Pams Massage School?

Step 6: Acknowledgment

I certify that the information in this application is true and complete. I understand that a high school diploma or legal equivalent is required for admission, that to become a licensed massage therapist in South Dakota I must pass the MBLEx exam (the exam fee is paid directly to the FSMTB) and meet state requirements, and that completing Pams Massage School does not by itself guarantee licensure.

I agree with the statement above: *

Yes

Type your full name as your signature: *

Date: *

Thank you for applying to Pams Massage School. We have received your application. Please ask each of your three references to send a letter of reference to the school at Pamsmassageschool@buffaloridgeresort.com or 1312 Coteau St, Gary, SD 57237. Questions? Call 605-513-3337.

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