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Lexington Healing Arts Academy
Lexington, Kentucky · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 272 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503 · Phone: (859) 252-5656 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lexington Healing Arts Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Lexington, Kentucky offering massage therapy training, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Lexington Healing Arts Academy carry a median debt of $7,600 and earn a median of $33,193 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lexington Healing Arts Academy; the school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 43.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $30,210 | $59,790 | $85,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 77 | $17,123 | $21,508 | $7,600 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lexington Healing Arts Academy is a private for-profit trade school located in Lexington, Kentucky. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for their education. The school focuses almost entirely on one program family: massage therapy, with 77 students enrolled in that program area out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 78.
Federal data shows some, but not all, outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the Kentucky state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 55.5%. Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $7,600. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,193. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 43.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students.
This campus is built around a single, focused massage therapy program, which suggests a shorter, hands-on training path rather than a multi-year associate degree model — a structure that can suit adult learners or career changers looking to enter the workforce relatively quickly, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly can also clarify current tuition, schedule, and licensing requirements not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lexington Healing Arts Academy offers one program family, massage therapy, with 77 students in that program according to federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and 43.5% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A direct completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. Kentucky's average completion rate for comparable programs is 55.5%, but the comparison for this specific campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,600, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,193, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (859) 252-5656 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and financial aid outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review cost and debt data carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedule and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450632.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's single, focused massage therapy program suggests a shorter, hands-on training track that can suit career changers, though exact program length and schedule are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing for massage therapy in Kentucky.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lexington Healing Arts Academy at (859) 252-5656 or through its website, https://www.lexingtonhealingarts.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided does not include a direct comparison with other massage therapy schools in the area; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side data on nearby institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.