Finger Lakes School of Massage

A Journey Worth Taking...Now in Mount Kisco, NY!

Full-time Classes begin October 2008

The Finger Lakes School of Massage is proud to announce the opening of its new branch campus in Mount Kisco, NY! Just one hour north of Manhattan, the new branch campus is an easy commute for those traveling from New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and the surrounding Hudson Valley area including Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties.

Complete 1000 hours of high-quality, holistic education in Westchester County, New York. Start your career as a nationally certified or New York State licensed massage therapist within one year in our 6-month, full-time program.

FLSM's hands-on education includes a full course of anatomy and physiology, seven styles of eastern and western massage technique, business and communication skills classes along with exciting clinical opportunities. Students learn by giving and receiving massage every day.

The Finger Lakes School of Massage is dedicated to meeting the individual learning style of each student. Our talented teaching staff offers multi-sensory (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) teaching methods to create a stimulating, enjoyable classroom for adult learners. For over a decade, FLSM has been providing students with a deeper awareness of themselves as individuals, as healers and as compassionate members of the human family.

FLSM's Innovative Approach to Massage Education
Offers You:

• A 6-month, full-time program
• Affordable alternative to a college degree
• Earning power in the fastest growing health care profession
• A flexible and fulfilling career within a year
• New York State and National Certification for over a decade
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Tour FLSM

Our tours provide the opportunity to observe students learning massage technique, get a glimpse at our lively hands-on science classes and explore the fields and wooded paths of our campus. You will have opportunities to speak with staff about the program, ask questions and get an overall feel for the "FLSM experience."

Please contact us to schedule a tour at a convenient time for you. Prospective students at a great distance from our school may call to schedule a personal phone interview.

Apply to FLSM

We are committed to assisting students at each phase of their journey. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and admissions to any class are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us for information about:

• Our 6-month full-time program
• Admissions and visiting our school
• Scholarship opportunities
• Financial aid options

Financial Aid Options

Career training loans are available through several loan programs including SLM Financial. A payment plan is also available. Students may be eligible for funding through the following government sources: New York State Vocational Educational Services for those with Disabilities, New York State Employment and Training, Veterans Administration, and unemployment benefits. Credit cards are accepted for tuition payments.

Mount Kisco/Westchester County/NYC Area

The new branch campus of FLSM will be open for classes starting in October 2008. Westchester County is steeped in a rich history with Giovanni da Verrazzano and Henry Hudson among the area's first inhabitants. Westchester County is a mecca for nationally known personalities from television, theater and radio. The area is home to several major colleges and universities, major historic sites and the Rye Playland Amusement Park.

Often referred to as the "Golden Apple," Westchester County is easily accessible by 10 major highways and the Metro North Railroad. Westchester is culturally diverse and embraces alternative healing therapies including massage therapists who specialize in various forms of bodywork and classes in yoga, meditation, martial arts and dance abound. For more information about Westchester County, visit www.westchestergov.com.

Massage Therapy as a Growing Profession

As greater numbers of people integrate complementary health care modalities into their lives, the demand for massage therapy continues to grow. Massage therapists are enjoying wider application of their skills than ever before, working in both traditionally alternative and allopathic venues. We frequently hear from graduates that practicing massage has afforded them the option to work their own hours in stimulating health care settings, work in their homes, or otherwise create more satisfying lives with time for family or other pursuits.

FLSM'S full-time programs provide:

• Support for students of all ages and educational backgrounds
• Thorough content as well as the possibility to participate and grow from the process of learning
• The opportunity to practice massage in professional settings through our community service clinics
• Financial aid to support your commitment to learning massage
• A quick return on your educational investment both personally and financially. Licensed therapists consistently make from $50 to $120 per hour.
• 100-hour, New York State education allowing you to also work in most other states in the U.S.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.