*** Summer '24 Change to Service Location ***
Due to extensive construction currently underway at Schoellkopf Hall, beginning July 22, 2024:
- Most services will be offered at Cornell Health (110 Ho Plaza) through Fall, 2024.
- Some services will be offered at Noyes Fitness Center (306 West Ave.).
Please read your appointment reminder carefully to confirm the location of your visit.
Phone: 607-255-7217
Fax: Send records to 607-254-2805
Appointments: Call to schedule appointments Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 (10:30-4:30 on Wednesdays)
Physical Therapy clinical hours (academic year):
• Monday – 7:30-5:00
• Tuesday – 7:30-6:00
• Wednesday – 10:00-5:00
• Thursday – 7:30-6:00
• Friday – 7:30-6:00
Massage hours (academic year):
• Mondays & Tuesdays – 3:00-8:00
Eligibility for PT & Massage services
Cornell Physical Therapy & Massage Therapy currently offers services for students, student spouses/partners, faculty, and staff members.
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.
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
Appointments
Please call us to schedule an appointment: 607-255-7217. Phone scheduling is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (10:00 am start on Wednesdays).
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.
- Other PT patients should check their insurance plan for coverage information. Most fees for PT services are covered by Cornell insurance plans for employees. 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.
Appointments and fees
Call 607-255-7217 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are currently available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:00-8:00 pm.
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.