A comprehensive education in the art and science of massage.

Massage Therapy Programs offered in New York locations of Finger Lakes Schools of Massage

FULL & PART-TIME PROGRAMS TO PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY

• Science classes in anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and pathology are taught 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.

• New York Community Massage Therapy 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 MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAMS PREPARES STUDENTS TO:

• Take the New York State Licensing Examination

• Take the National Massage Therapy 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 MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAMS:

Every element of our massage therapy program that prepares you for state certification 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 clinicians with a rich range of techniques to offer their future clients.

For more detailed information about each aspect of the curriculum, please contact the admissions offices at our New York locations. To receive a copy of our catalog please call our admissions department at 1-888-222-FLSM.

Massage Therapy Theory & Practice

Our massage therapy modalities 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 Therapy Law

Human Anatomy and 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 and Community Service

Each FLSM student graduates with an enviable resume of supervised clinical experiences. While acting as professional massage therapy technicians in our New York Community Service Clinics, students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients. Some of our sites include community members, 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.

Contact us now to find out more about our part-time and full-time massage therapy programs and how we can prepare you for certification in New York and other states.