A comprehensive education in the art and
science of massage.

FULL & PART-TIME MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAMS

• Science classes in anatomy & physiology, kinesiology and pathology are required along with coursework in both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques.



• Classes in professional communication skills, ethics and business skills are integrated into the full course of study.

• Student and Public Clinics offer immediate, hands-on experience in a professional setting.

• Community Service Clinics prepare students to work professionally with a variety of populations including developmentally disabled clients, seniors and patients at local medical centers.

COMPLETION OF OUR FULL & PART-TIME CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS PREPARES STUDENTS TO:

• Take the New York State Licensing Examination

• Take the National Certification Examination. Passing this exam qualifies students to practice in most states with licensing requirements

• Work fluidly with both allopathic and holistic medical models

• Practice compassionate, therapeutic, beneficial massage therapy sessions with future clients

CURRICULUM FOR FULL & PART TIME CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS:

Each element of our curriculum is vital to the understanding and practice of client-centered therapeutic touch. FLSM's distinctive focus on therapist self-care and our approach to professional communication skills enhance every course and uniquely prepare students for long, fruitful, healthy careers. Our students become superior clinicians with an uncommonly rich range of techniques to offer their future clients.

For more detailed information about each aspect of the curriculum, please see our catalog or contact us.

Massage Therapy Theory & Practice

Our massage courses build upon each other, deepening skill and understanding. FLSM specializes in incorporating comfortable, practical body mechanics into each modality, supporting students to establish postural patterns that will serve them well over many years of practice. Breadth of coursework includes:

• Swedish Massage

• Kinesthetic Awareness through Movement

• Energy Palpation

• Shiatsu I and II

• Connective Tissue Therapy

• Neuromuscular Therapy

• Medical Massage

• Sports Massage

• Essential Oils for Massage Therapists (Aromatherapy)

• Hydrotherapy

• Professional Communication Skills

• Business for Massage Therapists

• Massage for Specific Populations, including Infants, Pregnant Mothers, and the Elderly

• New York State Massage Law

Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Kinesiology

Our in-depth science curriculum is presented through lecture and a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities, bringing theoretical concepts to life and illuminating their real-world relevance to massage. Hands-on exploration and in-class laboratories are common features of these information-rich courses:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology provides students with practical knowledge of the systems of the human body and their relationship to massage

• Kinesiology provides students with an embodied understanding of the structures of the human body that interact to create movement

Professional Clinic Practicum & Community Service

Each FLSM student graduates with an enviable resume of supervised clinical experiences. While participating in our Community Service Clinic, students can choose to work with senior citizens, hospital patients at local medical centers, adults with developmental disabilities, clients living in local long-term care and memory-care facilities, and athletes at a variety of regional sporting events. Students frequently express the ways in which these clients have inspired them. Other interested members of the local community also receive massage in our afterschool clinic.