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:
50 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.