Course Curriculum
Massage Therapy:
290 hours (teacher-student ratio is 1:9)
History, theory, indications, contraindications, demonstrations, and practice of modalities. Covers Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Neuro-muscular Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Connective Tissue Massage, and Sports Massage.
Anatomy and Physiology:
125 hours (teacher-student ratio is 1:18)
While studying the entire body, special emphasis is placed on the Cardiovascular System, Metabolism, Neurology, and Pathology. Additional discussions include the physiology of Musculoskeletal Pathology, maintenance of health through prevention, and an introduction to the principles of nutrition.
Pathology:
40 hours (teacher-student ratio is 1:18)
Covers beginning pathology as it applies to therapists.
Awareness, Communication Skills, and Ethics:
42 hours (teacher-student ratio is 1:9)
Classes in group dynamics and personal awareness will range from group play to use of personal journals, art, movement, sound, and stillness and silence. A variety of classes in communication give students therapeutic verbal skills to enable them to be available to clients as sensitive, caring practitioners without judging or advising. Ethics are integrated into each modality taught and explored in group discussions.
CPR and First Aid:
Both courses will be offered at Lancaster School of Massage, and are required for graduation. Ephrata Community Hospital provides this education on-site at LSM.
Business Practices:
20 hours (teacher-student ratio is 1:18)
Class prepares students to understand the basic business aspects of a professional massage practice. Discussions include obtaining employment, setting up one's own practice,
finances, obtaining and keeping clients, business card design, brochure
development, advertising, record keeping, working with the public, and
interacting with insurance and the medical profession.
Student Clinic Requirements:
75 hours
Each student will be required to sign up for at least 50 hours of student clinic. These massages are scheduled after school hours.
Introductory Modalities:
Spa Modalities:
A day is assigned to learn and experience various services offered in a spa
setting. Modalities that are demonstrated may change from class to
class and can include such things as
paraffin dips and wraps, salt glows or various heat applications. This is valuable exposure for our students to meet the rising demand for these services.
Aromatherapy:
Certified Aromatherapist and Certified Massage Therapist Eileen Cristina introduces students to the specific qualities intrinsic to different massage oils and essential oils and offers ways to utilize these tools in their practice.
Admission Policy
Prospective students applying for the program must:
1. Be eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Submit a Student Application Form along with non-refundable application fee of $75.00.
3. Arrange for a personal interview with the school administrator.
4. Submit transcripts from high schools (GED), or college.
5. Enrolling for the entire 567 hours of training. No modality or segment may be taken separately.
Students may be accepted for admission to the program any time prior to the beginning of a new class, providing there is still space available.
*Transfer of credits will be determined on an individual basis. Acceptance into the school is determined without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual preference.
Cost of Program
Tuition: $7500.00
Deposit: $600.00 (required to secure placement in the class, will be deducted from tuition)
Parking: $100.00
CPR and First Aid Training: Approx. $31.00
Books will range from $170 to $350 (talk to us about how you can find
your own used books)
All credit cards are happily accepted.
While financial aid is not available through government loans, we do work with students on payment arrangements. Generally, 1/3 of the tuition is due on or before the first day of school, the second payment 6 weeks later (9 weeks for night class) and the third payment 12 weeks from the start of class (18 weeks for night class). Other plans can be available by speaking with the Director.
Schedule of Classes
