School of Massage Therapy

New York College of Health Professions School of Massage Therapy offers many currently practiced modalities of massage therapy in addition to its core curriculum of European massage therapy, which is based on standard Western anatomy and physiology and Amma Massage, a form of Oriental bodywork based on the principles of Oriental medicine.

Only recently have the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy and bodywork become widely recognized. Documentation on the effects of massage show that it improves circulation, can help heal sports injuries, alleviate stress, headaches and other aches and pains. When practiced in a full continuum of Holistic health care, massage also can be used to treat arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis and neuromuscular diseases, among others.

Massage Therapists have their choice of career paths practicing in spas, resorts, gyms and health clubs, on cruise ships, with athletic programs and professional sports teams, in holistic clinics, wellness centers, many prestigious hospitals, or in private practice. There are also growing career specialties in academics, research, sports medicine and stress management programs.

Mission Statement

New York College is committed to offering quality programs in health, science and the arts. The mission of the Massage Therapy Program has three main components.

                        Education: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to become expert practitioners in field of Massage Therapy. To provide the knowledge and skills to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life in the larger community, and to develop educational materials to achieve that same purpose.

                        Service: To provide Massage Therapy clinical services to the community as a complement to the program of professional education offered by the College.

                        Research: To develop and implement research strategies to test the effectiveness of Massage Therapy services, wellness and quality of life interventions.

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