I was incredibly fortunate to study massage therapy at the Finger Lakes School of Massage in beautiful Ithaca, NY. It was an amazing experience and I can't say enough about the school, the area, my instructors, the challenge of the coursework...it's a time of my life that I look back on with both pride and fondness.
Ithaca remains one of my favorite places and was a perfect environment for immersion in the study of healing, but it is quite a trek. I made the decision to move to the area for the year because I felt strongly about attending that school, but I know that relocation of that type is not possible for everyone. So I'm excited to see that the first program of the FLSM sister school in Mount Kisco NY is kicking off next month.
For anyone in the New York City area or the Hudson Valley, Mount Kisco is an easy and accessible commute. FLSM's state approved 1000-hour curriculum gives students program certification in as little as six months, moving on to sit for the New York State Licensing Exam and the National Certification Exam. Starting a new career in bodywork is possible within one year.
Massage therapy was my calling and is my full-time work. But I feel so strongly about the experience, I learned so much about myself and my relationships with others, and was so impacted by the healing power of touch, that I would attend all over again even if I never practiced bodywork as a career path. It was that powerful.
If you've ever considered massage school, I would urge you to check out the new Mount Kisco campus.
