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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:

Health clubs
Doctors Office
Chiropractors Office
Other Health facilities
Develop their own private practice
Cruise lines
Dental Offices
Chair massaged corporations
Resorts
Spas
Beauty Salons

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.

• Must be at least 18 years of age or has received a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (G.E.D.);

• Some applicants may be required to appear before the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting for determination of licensure; therefore it is imperative that all application deadlines are adhered to.

• The names and addresses of the appropriate regulatory agencies for all states that regulate the practice of massage therapy and bodywork and/or aesthetics/skin care.

• The understanding that local municipal ordinances may apply in the absence of state law.

For more information regarding state regulations governing massage therapists and massage establishments in the state of Florida , visit:

Note: local municipal ordinances may apply in the absence of state law or a state governing body. It is your responsibility to know and abide by the laws and rules in any state or municipality for which you desire to practice.



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Home Program Content Careers Instructors About Massage Contact Us	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: Health clubs Doctors Office Chiropractors Office Other Health facilities Develop their own private practice Cruise lines Dental Offices Chair massaged corporations Resorts Spas Beauty Salons 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. Careers in Florida Minimum Qualification for Licensure as a Massage Therapist in the state of FL • Must be at least 18 years of age or has received a high school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (G.E.D.); • Completed a course of study at a Board of Massage Therapy Approved School or completed a Board-approved apprenticeship program ; • Must pass the MBLEX Exam or National Certification Examination • Must have completed a two-hour course on the prevention of medical errors. • Must submit an application and fee for licensure as a massage therapist. • Some applicants may be required to appear before the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting for determination of licensure; therefore it is imperative that all application deadlines are adhered to. Note: Requirements vary from state to state Regulation in other states • The names and addresses of the appropriate regulatory agencies for all states that regulate the practice of massage therapy and bodywork and/or aesthetics/skin care. • The understanding that local municipal ordinances may apply in the absence of state law. State Massage Therapy Regulatory Bodies For more information regarding state regulations governing massage therapists and massage establishments in the state of Florida , visit: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage/ma_statutes.html Note: local municipal ordinances may apply in the absence of state law or a state governing body. It is your responsibility to know and abide by the laws and rules in any state or municipality for which you desire to practice.
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