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Being a massage therapist is a fun and beneficial experience that, with the right training, can lead to a lucrative, rewarding career.

Just like any other field, massage therapy is a business. So being successful as a massage therapist requires learning real-world skills. Formal training from the right massage school can provide you with the tools you need, including the different massage modalities, their therapeutic applications, and the business skills that come with the territory.

We make it easy for you to find a massage therapy program to suit your needs. To find your massage school, use the form on the right to tailor your search, then browse through schools in your area. Finally, request detailed program information from the schools that interest you. It's that easy.

Massage Therapist Job Description

Massage therapists can learn over 80 types of massage, called modalities. Each modality takes a slightly different approach to massage treatment, with different techniques for different ailments.

Some of the more common modalities include:

• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Thai massage
• Reflexology
• Acupressure
• Sports massage
• Neuromuscular massage

Massage therapists can work in health clubs, spas, hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities. They may also be mobile, working out of offices, malls or in public places. Many take private appointments, working in clients' homes.

To find a massage therapist training program near you, complete the School Finder form to the right

Massage Therapist Training

Massage therapist training programs vary widely, and standard requirements to practice differ between states and localities.

Some common subjects covered in a basic massage therapy program include:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Business Skills
• Ethics
• Hands-on Massage Techniques
• Specific Modalities (depending on the program)

In states that regulate massage practice, it is often required that massage therapists pursue continuing education. Therapists also often take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) to become certified.

To learn more about massage therapy training programs near you, complete the School Finder form to the right and request information from the schools that interest you.

Massage Therapist Salaries

A steadily employed massage therapist usually makes around $50,300 annually, according to the US Labor Bureau, with income levels depending on clientele and hours worked. Many massage therapists work part-time.

The average salaries for the most popular massage industries are below:

To find a qualified massage therapist training program near you, complete the School Finder form to the right and browse through schools in your area.

Massage Therapist Career Outlook

Massage therapist employment is predicted to increase 20% in the next decade, according to the US Labor Bureau.

Industry growth is coming from an increased awareness of alternative health care and holistic healing, as well as a greater acceptance of massage as a medical tool by health care providers and insurance agencies.

Massage therapists who work part-time are expected to be especially in demand.

To learn more about massage training schools near you, complete the School Finder form to the right and request information from the schools that interest you.