Physical Therapy & Massage

Eligibility for services

As of June 1, 2024, Physical Therapy & Massage Therapy services are available only to enrolled students and their spouses/partners. Learn more about this change.

Temporarily located at Cornell Health 

110 Ho Plaza, Level 1

Due to extensive construction underway at Schoellkopf Hall, physical therapy and massage services are currently being offered at Cornell Health (110 Ho Plaza) on Level 1.

Contact information:

  • Phone: 607-255-7217
  • Fax: Send records to 607-254-2805
  • Appointments: Call to schedule appointments Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 (10:15-4:30 on Wednesdays)
  • Physical Therapy clinical hours (academic year):
    • Monday – 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
    • Tuesday – 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
    • Wednesday – 10:15 am - 4:30 pm
    • Thursday – 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
    • Friday – 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Massage hours (academic year):
    • Mondays & Tuesdays – 1:00-4:30 pm

About our Physical Therapy services

Our licensed physical therapists specialize in treating:

  • Neck and back pain
  • Orthopedic and neuromuscular injuries and conditions
  • Arthritic and repetitive-motion conditions
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Post-surgical conditions

Patients are led through rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise, exercises to improve posture, and home exercise programs. PT staff often augment rehabilitation methods using heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy.

  > See our collection of PT exercise videos

PT appointments

Please call us to schedule an appointment: 607-255-7217. Phone scheduling is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (10:15 am start on Wednesdays). Physical Therapy services are now available only to enrolled students and their spouses/partners. Learn more about this change.

PT fees and insurance

  • Students studying on Cornell's Ithaca campus pay $10 / visit for Physical Therapy services. Your insurance may be billed as the primary payer and your remaining costs will be capped at $10. Students can Bursar-bill visit fees or pay online or by phone. Learn more on our Cost for Service page.
  • Student spouses / partners should check their insurance plan for coverage information. Visit our Billing & Insurance page for information about what insurance plans Cornell Health is in network with. 

About our Massage Therapy services

Our licensed massage therapist specializes in popular massage techniques including Swedish, connective tissue, trigger point, and reflexology.

Massage appointments and fees

Call 607-255-7217 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are currently available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00-4:30 pm. Massage Therapy services are now available only to enrolled students and their spouses/partners. Learn more about this change.

Costs for all clients are:

  • 30-minute massage: $35.00
  • 60-minute massage: $70.00

Students may Bursar-bill charges during the academic year. All clients can pay for charges by credit card by calling 607-255-7492.