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.