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Massage Therapy 1 Massage Therapy 1 Massage Therapy 2 Applied Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Professional Development & Practicum Massage Therapy 1 Applied Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Massage Therapy 2 LSM Testimonials from some of ourgraduates: “Well, its finally over. Now that it has ended it feels like we just started. I will really miss the infinite knowledge of our teachers here. The great friends I have made here have affected my life in the best way possible.  I will miss my days as a student at LSM.” Angela M. Cummings What an incredible 2 years! I would not trade this experience for anything. I love this school. I love these amazing people... I love massage therapy. Yay…LSM, you rock! Nicole Harding "Its different from any school I've ever been to. I am excited and ready to start doing what I love… Touching People… Changing Lives – The motto is true!" Karen Holbrook I came to LSM to start working toward a career. I expected to find enjoyment in this career choice, but I didn't predict how much I would fall in love with Massage Therapy. The experience of LSM is an utterly remarkable one. Valerie Schwartz In June 2002, I started Louisville School of Massage after graduating from Borden High School , Borden , Indiana . On my first day at LSM, as I walked through the double set of doors I was only 18 years old and truly did not know what to expect. I worried that I may not be able to do this. Could I be a massage therapist? I am now walking out those same double doors. I am not afraid. I feel that I have been well prepared for what may be ahead. I am 20 Years old and I am a massage therapist! Stephanie Hudson The Louisville School of Massage professional preparation program exceeds state and national standards. At LSM, we use a variety of teaching tools and techniques, creating a multi-sensory class experience in order to facilitate individual learning styles and abilities.  Classes feature real life clinical examples and small group interaction.  You will learn the practical side of Massage Therapy as a science and business, as well as its intuitive and artistic side. We are guided by the belief that humans are physical/mental/spiritual beings and that massage touches all these aspects.  We believe that massage is one of the most powerful tools for personal and global transformation. Our goal is to provide outstanding preparation for a successful massage therapy career while positively transforming the lives of students. Program Previews are scheduled monthly on Saturdays at 10 am and last about 1 1/2 hours. It's a good time to see the school and meet some of the instructors and usually some of the students. If those times don't work for you give us a call (502)-429-5765 or 888-487-1740) and we'll set up another time to meet with you. As we state in our mission, Louisville School of Massage offers “continuing education which fosters human development in a variety of modalities and techniques.” Perhaps more than any other profession, massage therapy requires renewal and ongoing learning. As we put our hands on others in a healing and caring way, we discover our own need for deeper understanding of ourselves and our clients. Continuing Education is a vehicle for the meeting this need. At Louisville School of Massage we strive to provide ongoing education that meets the needs of the advanced learner. As we shape our continuing education program, we choose learning opportunities that address both the art and the science of massage and function on physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Hopefully, you will find opportunities here that will meet your particular needs. We are open to hearing what those needs are and encourage you to communicate with us. If there is something you would like to see here, let us know. You can contact the continuing education director, Karen Barth, at or call 502-429-5765. Listed below are the opportunities for 2005. We will be adding more workshops as the year progresses. In addition to what you see here, look for workshops in oriental approaches, in chair massage and in stone massage. We hope to see you in one of our workshops this year. Upcoming Continuing Education Click on a course to see detailed information Integrative Abdominal Techniques II Ethics Positional Release CranioSacral Therapy I A  Career with a Past Massage Therapy is perhaps the oldest continuously practiced healthcare art. Every culture through recorded history has had some form of hands on healing practice. India, China, Egypt, and Greece are among the cultures which have contributed to the development of various aspects of massage. Modern massage began in Europe in the early 1800's and migrated to the United States by the mid to late 1800's. One of the areas it was first practiced as a part of mainstream medicine was in Kentucky in the early 1900's. Though having faded from popularity through negative associations, Massage Therapy was “re-discovered” in the 1970's and is now one of the fastest growing career options in the United States. At the Louisville School of Massage we honor our heritage as part of this long and respected tradition and promote the highest and best from those who went before. A Career with a Future Massage has stood the test of time and will be around for as long as people have stress or pain. More and more, both alternative and mainstream healthcare providers are using Massage Therapy. Opportunities to practice massage include private practice, fitness centers, chiropractic offices, corporate offices, salons, and airports. More Medical Doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and hospitals are beginning to acknowledge the effectiveness of massage and working with massage therapists. To a great degree, where you practice is limited only by your imagination. Massage Therapy offers you the opportunity to work for yourself and to become part of a rapidly growing healthcare field. With massage you truly have the possibility of “Touching People, Changing Lives.” The faculty and staff of the Louisville School of Massage serve the community as well as prospective and practicing massage therapists by providing a professional preparation program which exceeds national standards and includes both academic and field experiences, and by offering continuing education which fosters human development and improved skills in a variety of modalities and techniques. We are guided by the beliefs that humans are physical/mental/spiritual/ energetic beings, and that massage touches all of these aspects; that massage is one of the most powerful tools for personal and global transformation; that a career as a massage therapist is a vocation or calling, not just a job; that massage therapy is both a science and an art; and that practicing massage therapists and massage therapy teachers should be cognizant of their own journey. We value, promote, and reward enthusiasm, emotional maturity stability, a positive mental attitude, and respect for others. The Louisville School of Massage aspires to be nationally recognized as one of the finest massage therapy schools, providing outstanding preparation for a successful massage therapy career while positively transforming the lives of students. Our teachers are committed to personal and professional growth, and to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for learning massage as well as for healing and change. Through our active involvement in the community, we have achieved a reputation as a place where learning is challenging, yet fun. The Louisville School of Massage is the first massage school to become state approved in Kentucky. We have been recognized by the state since 1995. We have been providing training for the National Certification test since testing began. We are an affiliate school with the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, an international consortium of bodyworkers and bodywork styles. Also we are members of the American Massage Therapy Association Council of Schools. LSM has an on-going teacher and assistant training program to ensure high quality education and consistency between classes. 750 Hour Massage Therapy Program The Massage Therapy Professional Preparation Program consists of 750 hours of training designed to thoroughly prepare students for the ever increasing demands of the massage profession. Coursework includes the following classes: (Click on the link for course description) The complete course of study is usually completed in 1 to 2 years. Admission Requirements and Procedures The Louisville School of Massage admits people of any color, gender, sexual preference, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded and made available at the school. Applicants must be 18 years of age and must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must be physically and mentally able to learn and perform the massage techniques taught in the program. Louisville School of Massage 7410 New LaGrange Road, #120 Louisville, KY 40222 502-429-5765 or 888-487- 1740 fax 502-429-8581 Thank you for your interest in Louisville School of Massage. This page contains information regarding financial assistance for our program. If this page does not answer all your questions, please call Sarah Santos M-Th, 12 am - 5:30pm E.S.T. or While there are no government grants or loans available, we can now offer Sallie Mae student loans – click here for the application. The term of these loans can be as long as 15 years, allowing for very reasonable payments. There is no prepayment penalty, which means you can pay extra each month if you want or pay the loan off in a lump sum without having to pay extra interest or fees. The non-fixed interest rate varies from the prime rate + 1 to the prime rate + 9, depending on your credit rating. While in school, you can make interest-only payments and/or even defer payments for a year.  The only initial expense is a non-refundable application fee of $100, due with your application and registration form. Once we receive this, you will receive additional material to fill out. After we recieve these items we will schedule an interview so we can get to know each other better (nothing scary!). You must come to a Program Preview (see class schedule) and make an appointment to receive a professional massage, prior to your interview. Following this process, you will be eligible for registration. You can register by mail/phone if you call with credit card or your check reaches us by 2 weeks before class starts. Otherwise, call before you come by the week before class starts. The next class semester begins April 11, 2005. Your first tuition payment will be due during our registration period (get registered early and beat the rush). You must be registered before the first class. Total tuition is $7500.  The individual price for each class differs, depending on the number of credit hours. The full amount is not required at registration, you may pay in 6 equal installments per 6 month semester, for the class(es) in which you are registered. Your books will be an additional expense, due when you register. We accept cash, money orders, checks, as well as VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards for both tuition and books. Best Sarah Santos, Financial Assistance Officer Practicum This class is generally completed as a part of Professional Development, but under special circumstances may be taken separately. The goal of this class is to make Massage Therapy available to special populations who might otherwise not have the opportunity to receive the benefits of massage. It allows you to learn to adapt your work in unique circumstance and enhance your communication skills. Our students have worked with people at the Center for Women and Families, Hospice, the Kling Center, and many other placement locales. This class is composed of required volunteer placement hours and in-class supervision, support and feedback. TESTIMONIAL “Practicum was unlike any class I had ever taken. I chose to spend my 10 weeks at House of Ruth, a nonprofit organization that assists people and their families coping with HIV and AIDS. I said I wanted something that challenged me, not only physically and mentally, but emotionally too. House of Ruth did that! Thank you Brent and Katherine for living their Dream with us. I can honestly say that Massage Therapy has changed my life. I am a happier and healthier person now.  I have made new friends and family that I will keep for a lifetime. I will never forget my days here at LSM!!" Rachel Long Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Massage Therapists This unique class features an applications approach to learning anatomy and physiology specifically oriented to the needs of those practicing massage or other bodywork modalities. Learn not only the anatomy, but what anatomy means to you as a practicing massage therapist. The class will also help you learn how to relate to others in the health care field. TESTIMONIAL “I thought it couldn't get any harder, then I entered A&P and learned the curriculum is based on that of a first year med student!” Stephanie HudsonDates: March 19 Positional Release                 Instructor: Bill Paravano Times: Saturday                     Contact Hours: 8 Tuition: $120.00, $100.00 LSM students, deposit 1/2 tuition by March 5 will hold your space Description: In this course students will gain a greater awareness of the body's positions of comfort. Through engaging the body's own self-corrective reflexes, students will be able to help facilitate the release of difficult tension points and patterns, gaining a deeper understanding of how to support their clients where they are at.  The students dill have a functional understanding of how to apply positional release to the practice by the end of the course. Dates: March 31-April 3 Upledger Institute CranioSacral Therapy I                        Instructor: Upledger Staff Contact Hours: 25 Tuition: $495 if paid one month in advance, 250 if student Description: For more information and to register call 1-800-233-5880, ex. 470960  1-800-233-5880, ROS #470960 Dates: March 12 Ethics                                 Instructor: Katherine Williams Times: Saturday, 12-6          Contact Hours: 6 Tuition: $90.00, $45.00 deposit by March 1 will hold your space Description: This one day workshop offers an experiential exploration that focuses on the healing and empowerment that lie at the heart of ethical behavior—the intent of ethical codes.. Participants will learn to identify their personal ethical vulnerabilities, to prevent and/or respond to misuses of power by developing their skills in recognizing and resolving difficulties in their personal and professional relationships in healing and nonviolent ways. Dates: February 19-20 Integrative Abdominal Techniques II                      Instructor: Marty Ryan Times: Saturday           Sunday                           Contact Hours:
Prerequisite: IAT 1 or permission of the instructor Tuition: $275.00, $75.00 deposit due February 5 Description: This course builds on the information from Integrative Abdominal Techniques I and specifically addresses some the common pathologies and complaints of the abdominal cavity.  Conditions such as gall stones, obstructive bowel, low back pain, menstrual and ovulation pain, endometrioses, and hiatal hernia/acid reflux syndrome will  be discussed along with  treatment routines for each.   An organ detoxifying and tonifying routine will also be introduced and practiced. Professional Development This class covers a wide spectrum of topics to help you: Build your business Expand your hands-on skills Enhance your well-being Business and marketing Communication It also introduces: Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Rolfing and much more. The class teaches self-care skills to enhance your well-being and that of your clients and may include: Yoga Awareness-through-movement Qi gong Tai Chi Stretching Nutrition and moreThese can be integrated into your practice immediately or provide a foundation for more in-depth study. Prerequisite is Massage Therapy Course I. TESTIMONIAL"I want to thank Brent for making me put together a business plan, and for stretching me past my comfort zone and helping me to believe in myself." Elizabeth Nickell Dates: March 31-April 3 Upledger Institute CranioSacral Therapy I                        Instructor: Upledger Staff Contact Hours: 25 Tuition: $495 if paid one month in advance, 250 if student Description: For more information and to register call 1-800-233-5880, ex. 470960  1-800-233-5880, ROS #470960 The faculty and staff of the Louisville School of Massage (LSM) serve the community as well as prospective and practicing massage therapists by providing a professional preparation program which exceeds national standards and includes both academic and field experiences, and by offering continuing education continuing education workshops which foster human development and improved skills in a variety of modalities and techniques. We are guided by the beliefs that humans are physical/mental/spiritual/ energetic beings, and that massage touches all of these aspects; that massage is one of the most powerful tools for personal and global transformation; that a career as a massage therapist is a vocation or calling, not just a job; that massage therapy is both a science and an art; and that practicing massage therapists and massage therapy teachers should be cognizant of their own journey. We value, promote, and reward enthusiasm, emotional maturity (stability), a positive mental attitude, and respect for others. The Louisville School of Massage aspires to be nationally recognized as one of the finest massage therapy schools, providing outstanding preparation for a successful massage therapy career while positively transforming the lives of students. Our teachers are committed to personal and professional growth, and to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for learning massage as well as for healing and change. Through our active involvement in the community, we have achieved a reputation as a place where learning is challenging, yet fun.