Therapeutic Massage Clinic

In their final semester of training students provide sessions in the Therapeutic Massage Clinic, which is medically oriented.

Clients sign up for a series of 12 one-hour sessions. They will work with one student throughout the 12 weeks of treatment, which focus on a client's specific injury, complaint or condition. Using the assessment techniques they have learned, students tailor an appropriate treatment protocol for the client's chief complaint, using both Eastern and Western massage techniques. They will consult with a clinic supervisor throughout.

Eligibility

Clients in the Therapeutic Massage Clinic must have a particular condition, injury or complaint. Some of these conditions, which make people ineligible for the Stress Reduction Clinic, can be accommodated in the more medically oriented Therapeutic Clinic.

A medical clearance from a physician, chiropractor or nurse practitioner is required for admission to the Therapeutic Massage Clinic. The letter must be on an official letterhead or prescription pad and state that the client has “no contraindication for massage therapy treatments.” The original copy of the health professional’s letter must be on file before clinic sessions begin.

Clinic Hours - Fall 2010

Cost

The cost for the series of 12 sessions is $360. For seniors over 65 the fee is $225. You must enclose a check or money order for the full amount with your Registration Form and your medical clearance. Once you have been confirmed for an appointment, your fee is non-refundable. A $50 fee will be assessed for checks returned for insufficient funds. In the event you do not receive an appointment, all material, including the fee, will be mailed back to you.

Registration 

Due to the popularity of the clinics, advanced registration is required.

You can download a Registration Form for the Therapeutic Massage Clinic here.

To receive a Registration Form in the mail for Fall 2010, please call the clinic at 212.924.5900, press pound (#) 6, then 209, to leave your name and address.

Mail your completed Registration Form to the school, along with the fee and your medical clearance.

Requests for appointments are filled in the order in which they are received and the submission of a Registration Form does not guarantee a clinic appointment. Your appointment will be confirmed by return mail or e-mail. If we are unable to accommodate you in the clinic, all material, including the fee, will be returned to you by mail.

We encourage you to read a brief description of the educational nature of the clinics so you can get the most out of your clinic session.

For more information

For further general questions call 212.924.5900 ext 141.

Current clients can get in touch with the desk during Clinic hours at 212.924.5900 ext 141.

To find out about current research into massage therapy go to Research in our Resources section.

For information on types of massage, history, qualifications, what to expect from a massage session, please go to our Community Education section.

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