New York College of Health Professions

New York College of Health Professions has been a leader in holistic education and care for over 25 years. The College offers accredited undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs in Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; and Continuing Education in Holistic Nursing for RN's as well as workshops for the community and health care practitioners.

Massage Therapy - Associate's

New York College's Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in Massage Therapy is a 72 credit program. In 1996, the College became the first college in the United States to award an independent degree in therapeutic bodywork.

Massage therapy most commonly falls into two categories: European massage, which focuses on the musculoskeletal system and is based on standard Western anatomy and physiology, and Eastern, in our case Amma Massage, which is based on the principles of Oriental medicine and the movement of energy through various channels in the body. In New York College's Massage Therapy Program, students learn both. In addition to learning both Western and Oriental health sciences and massage techniques, students can take electives in the popular techniques of sports massage, reflexology, infant massage, stone massage, chair massage, shiatsu and other modalities clients ask for today.

For many students, an Associate degree in Massage Therapy is only the first step in their education. They may also wish to continue their educational training and enhance their skills by receiving a Bachelor's degree in Advanced Asian Bodywork.

School of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is a licensed health care profession in New York State. New York College offers an AOS degree in Massage Therapy and graduates are eligible to take the New York State licensing exam.

Training Holistic Practitioners

The student of holistic medicine joins the ranks of those practicing an ancient tradition. As holistic health care continues to make tremendous inroads in Western society, the career opportunities are growing.

Graduates of New York College work in spas, gyms, resorts, on cruise ships, with professional sports teams, in hospitals and doctor's offices, wellness centers and in their own high paying businesses.

Our alumni are prepared to meet the increasing demand for Integrative medicine - taking the best from holistic modalities and working with Western medicine. They have studied the human body from both a Western and Eastern perspective and can offer effective care to their patients.

Facts about the College

• First school in New York State to offer a college degree in Massage Therapy
• First school in the U.S. to offer a bachelor's degree in therapeutic bodywork (Massage Therapy)
• First school to offer a clinical Holistic Nursing program; New York College has provider status from the New York State Nurses Association
• College owns a major health center in China which New York College students can visit on 2-week cultural immersion trips
• College received grants from New York State to train RN's at Bellevue Hospital in holistic nursing and RN's at North Shore/LIJ Medical Center in Job Enhancement Skills to promote retention
• College receives grants from the 1199 SEIU healthcare workers union to train RN's from Flushing Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center in holistic nursing
• College submitted NIH research grant application with North Shore Medical Center
• Active Career Services Office for graduates and alumni including an online registry
• Teaching Clinic, where all students perform their internship, is one of the largest outpatient holistic health clinics with over 35 treatment rooms
• Professional Integrative Health Center on campus
• Large on-site Chinese Herbal Dispensary
• Convenient location - Syosset, Long Island (about 30 miles from Manhattan); accessible by car or railroad (free parking)

Accreditation

New York College of Health Professions is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education, a nationally recognized accrediting agency located at 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234 (518) 474-3852.

Information

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