A comprehensive education in the art and
science of massage.

FULL-TIME & 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 Ithaca’s Cayuga Medical Center.

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

• Take the New York State licensing examination

• Take the National Certification examination that qualifies students to practice massage in most other licensing states

• Work fluidly with both allopathic and holistic medical models

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

CURRICULUM FOR FULL-TIME & 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, available on our website or by contacting us at info@flsm.com, or at 607.272.9024, ext. 10.

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 Elders
• 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 & Physiology, providing practical knowledge of the systems of the body and their relationship to massage
• Kinesiology, providing an embodied understanding of the structures of the body that interact to create movement

Professional Clinic Practicum & Community Service

Each FLSM student graduates with an enviable resume of supervised clinical experiences. In our Community Service Clinic, students choose among several specialized settings where they offer massage to local senior citizens, to hospital patients at Cayuga Medical Center, to adults with developmental disabilities, to clients living in nearby long-term care and memory-care facilities, and to athletes at a variety of regional sporting events. Students frequently express how greatly these clients have inspired them. Other interested members of the Ithaca community also receive massage in our afterschool clinic.