Massage Therapy Program
New York College's Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in Massage Therapy is a 72 credit program. In 1996, the College became the first college in the United States to award an independent degree in therapeutic bodywork.
Massage therapy most commonly falls into two categories: European massage, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system and is based on standard Western anatomy and physiology, and Asian Bodywork, which is based on the principles of Oriental medicine and the movement of energy through various channels in the body. In New York College's Massage Therapy Program, students learn both - and much more.
Course of Study
Holism is more than just the way we practice medicine. It is a way of thinking that seeks to incorporate knowledge from various disciplines. That philosophy is evident in the way that we structure educational programs and in our emphasis on integrating Eastern and Western thinking and practice. Students in the Massage Therapy Program study Western health sciences, Oriental anatomy and physiology, European and Amma techniques, learning to tailor treatment to the patient's condition.
Required training in T'ai Chi Chuan , Qi Gong or Yoga helps Massage Therapy students better understand how their bodies function, enhancing their ability to diagnose and treat their patients.
Contacting our Admissions Office
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New York College is committed to providing Massage Therapy students with all necessary means to assist them in succeeding in school and in their goal of becoming licensed health care practitioners. We offer Financial Aid to all students who qualify. All students are provided with the option of installment plans to help with tuition payments.
Internships
For all Massage Therapy students, clinical experience is part of the required training and is completed under the guidance and supervision of health care professionals who are both instructors at the College and licensed practitioners in their respective professions. Internships include practice in both European massage and Amma massage.
Students working in the clinics learn how to behave as professionals in a health care environment. They are exposed to the responsibilities every practitioner faces, yet retain the support system of their supervisors to guide them in the transformation from student to professional.
New York College faculty includes American, European and Asian instructors whose diverse backgrounds and experiences reflect the integration of the principles and methodologies of the East and the West. Faculty members represent the different disciplines within the field of integrative medicine, including specialists in holistic modalities, and Ph.D.'s from the academic world and other health care professions. The combination of clinical proficiency, academic excellence and experience in complementary medicine makes New York College faculty truly unique.
Our Massage Therapy Program requirements far exceed the certification and licensing requirements set forth by the appropriate regulatory bodies. Graduates of this program are well prepared for both national certification and New York State licensing. |
