Careers

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want the flexibility to make your own schedule? Consider a career as a massage therapist!

Massage therapists are in increasingly high demand. People seek out therapists for relief from pain, from accident injuries and disabling conditions. An increasingly high number of people choose massage as a way to help alleviate the daily stress and strains of their lives.

A good massage therapist program provides a student with a good grasp of the basics of anatomy and physiology and a solid grounding in basic business management and professional ethics while teaching the different ways in which massage can relieve pain and promote relaxation.

Once a student has received their training and passed any required state certification, the job opportunities are endless. Here are some opportunities for massage therapists to pursue:

Anyone can become a Massage Therapist (we have students who are over 60 years old), but massage therapy is not only about massage technique, it is about giving and receiving.

Wages vary depending upon the place of employment and years of experience. Massage therapists in private practice in this area generally charge between $55 to $80 per hour.