| "...before you decide to pursue careers in massage, it is | | | | infant massage, prenatal massage, geriatric massage, |
| equally important to acquire the appropriate education | | | | chair massage, Tuina, Thai massage, reflexology, |
| and training in order to fulfill individual State/Province | | | | Trager therapy, Esalen massage, cancer massage, |
| requirements for certification and/or licensure to | | | | lymphatic drainage massage, and meridian therapy, |
| practice..." | | | | among others. |
| Explore Careers in Massage in the United States | | | | Is learning other therapies beneficial for careers in |
| and Canada. Today, careers in massage are | | | | massage? |
| expected to grow faster than average so | | | | One of the great aspects of acquiring a massage |
| occupational outlook is very promising. However, | | | | education is that many training opportunities exist at |
| before you decide to pursue careers in massage, it is | | | | healing arts schools; aside from traditional massage |
| equally important to acquire the appropriate education | | | | instruction. For example, a number of holistic schools |
| and training in order to fulfill individual State/Province | | | | also provide training in kinesiology (muscle testing), |
| requirements for certification and/or licensure to | | | | energy healing (Reiki, chakra balancing, etc.), nutritional |
| practice. | | | | counseling, holistic skin care and nutrition, and other |
| Why careers in massage? | | | | relevant subject matter. Of course the more you |
| For starters, the ancient healing art of massage | | | | learn the better chances for your professional |
| therapy is broadly used as a complementary | | | | success. |
| medicine throughout the world. Besides its healing | | | | Are careers in massage limited to massage therapy |
| attributes, massage therapy is proven to relax and | | | | clinics? |
| revitalize tired muscles and enhance overall wellbeing. | | | | Definitely not. Today, certified massage therapists |
| In addition, there are well over 80 types of massage | | | | work in hospitals, nursing homes, primary healthcare |
| modalities in which one can specialize; so the field is | | | | facilities, aboard cruise liners, resorts, sporting/athletic |
| wide open to prospective massage therapists desiring | | | | facilities, physical therapy offices, airports, day spas |
| certification in more than just one particular therapy. | | | | and other health and wellness clinics. |
| As an example, typical careers in massage are | | | | What earnings do careers in massage produce? |
| available to those who have completed a minimum of | | | | Though income varies according to education, |
| 300 hours in basic education (anatomy, physiology, | | | | experience and environment; professional massage |
| pathology); and training in Swedish massage, deep | | | | therapists have the potential to earn over $30 hourly; in |
| tissue massage and sports massage. However, to | | | | addition to gratuities. |
| become Nationally certified, and to acquire more | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| advanced careers in massage therapy, candidates | | | | in finding careers in massage, let |
| seek courses that offer a minimal 500 hours training, in | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries like |
| addition to specialty instruction in more massage | | | | massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental |
| modalities like acupressure, Trigger Point, craniosacral | | | | medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! |
| therapy, and the like. | | | | Explore career school programs near you. |
| What modalities are taught for careers in massage? | | | | *Occupational Resources: BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor |
| That depends on the healing arts school or massage | | | | Statistics) |
| school in which you enroll. While the vast majority of | | | | Careers in Massage Today |
| massage institutes offer general training in the top | | | | © Copyright 2007 |
| three modalities (aforementioned), a growing number | | | | The CollegeBound Network |
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| programs have begun offering a greater variety of | | | | to relevant websites, as long as Copyright and Author |
| modalities. Some of the many massage techniques | | | | Resource Box are included; and ALL Hyperlinks |
| offered to students pursuing careers in massage | | | | REMAIN intact and active. |
| include animal massage (canine/equine massage), | | | | |