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Turning Stone Announces New Massage Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program for Recent Graduates

Turning Stone  Enterprises is offering massage therapists an opportunity to launch their careers at an award-winning resort, while earning competitive compensation and receiving full reimbursement for their college tuition. Newly hired full-time massage therapists are also eligible to live in The Villages at Stoney Creek, Turning Stone’s luxury employee apartment complex.


Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (February 15, 2024) – Turning Stone Resort Casino announced today the launch of its new Massage Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program, designed to support the significant increase in guest demand at its two award-winning spas – Skʌ:nʌ́: and Áhsi'. Turning Stone’s new program is a unique benefit for massage therapists to launch their careers, while earning highly-competitive compensation and also receiving 100% tuition reimbursement. Newly hired full-time massage therapists are also eligible to live in The Villages at Stoney Creek (based on availability), Turning Stone Enterprises’ employee apartment complex with monthly rent starting at only $500.

Last week, Turning Stone’s Skʌ:nʌ́: Spa earned the prestigious 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award. Skʌ:nʌ́: was also named the No. 1 Spa in New York and No. 4 in North America by Spas of America and has received national recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Spa Magazine and USA Today.

Massage therapists hired to join Turning Stone’s award-winning spa team will work alongside more than 85 spa professionals including massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists, guest service specialists and more, representing decades of industry experience. 

“We are constantly evolving our world-class amenities at Turning Stone and attracting millions of new guests every year – and the demand at our spas is at an all-time high,” said Shane Bird, Director of Spa Operations. “The investment being made in the Turning Stone Massage Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program demonstrates our commitment to attracting the best candidates because they are critical in providing the level of guest service our spas are known for.”

Turning Stone Massage Therapist Tuition Reimbursement Program Highlights:

There is no maximum capped tuition amount. Massage therapists will receive 100% reimbursement for tuition paid for their massage therapy program.

  • Open to all massage therapists hired by Turning Stone Enterprises who:
  • Have graduated from an accredited program within the previous nine months 
  • Possess a current massage therapy license from a qualified* state. 
  • Complete 100 service hours a month to receive reimbursement payments, which are paid monthly over 36 months, beginning after 60 days of employment.
  • Newly hired full-time massage therapists are eligible for housing at The Villages at Stoney Creek, Turning Stone Enterprises’ luxury employee apartment complex (based on availability), offering affordable rent starting at $500 a month.

The new massage therapist tuition reimbursement program is the latest investment by Turning Stone Enterprises in its employees. As its enterprises continue to grow, Turning Stone has developed an innovative recruitment strategy to expand its workforce – one of the largest in the region – that includes starting pay increases, paid training opportunities, the opening of TS Marketplace, a new team-member-only dining venue at Turning Stone, and the first-of-its-kind employee housing and dorm-style housing for interns. 

Massage therapists interested in learning more about the Tuition Reimbursement Program, click here.

 

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