Finding A New Career In Massage Therapy Schools
December 25th, 2009 | 
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Those gifted enough to perform massage on a regular basis are typically vastly experienced and enormously trained. A career as a massage therapist brings with it the power to emotionally – and sometimes physically – heal their clients, enormous flexibility, and the chance to do something that you profoundly love. Those professionals who practice the art of massage do so after attending one of many massage therapy schools designed to train, and often place, those interested in pursuing massage therapy as a career.
Massage therapy schools exist throughout the world and offer comprehensive programs that allow those who are interested to become licensed massage therapists. The length and prices of the program differ from school to school but the general nature of the material taught tends to remain consistent throughout; a massage therapy school will train students in the art and science of massage including the techniques required to perform specific types of massage.
Upon completion of the program, massage therapy schools will offer their students the opportunity to acquire National Certification through an examination given by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Such certification makes you exceedingly more marketable to any potential employers and puts your clients at ease that they have chosen a massage therapist that adheres to the NCBTMB’s stringent guidelines. There are over 80,000 massage therapists who are certified through the NCBTMB.
Schools dedicated to massage therapy will also often offer comprehensive career counseling – helping to place newly accredited massage therapists into their first positions. It’s important to look for a school that has a standing in the community in which you hope to work. Ask about their track record in placing students into jobs following the completion of the program. In some cases, the school will offer apprenticeships in area establishments. In other cases, the school itself is the apprenticeship – offering discount massage to clients who allow students to work on them in the name of training.
The NCBTMB can also be quite helpful in actually choosing between massage therapy schools; you can look for those programs that have been endorsed by the NCBTMB and work from there regarding location, course schedule, and price.
The school that you choose should also ensure that you are well-versed in all areas of massage; everything from Swedish and deep tissue massage to hot stone therapy and cranial-sacral massage – giving you instant marketability in the ever-growing spa industry.
But there is also therapeutic massage – such as infant massage, geriatric massage, sports massage, and massage that is used in the rehabilitation and medical arenas. This type of massage makes therapists marketable in medical environments where their work can be instrumental in promoting healing.
Massage therapy schools can ultimately change your life; if you feel that massage is something that you would get pleasure from giving on a regular basis then it may be the career for you. Not only will you be bringing stress relief to your clients, you will also be helping them to have an increased physical and emotional wellbeing.
Candice Sabrina
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Massage therapy school & career?
I am going to be going to school for massage therapy in March of next year. I know a lot of people say "make sure it’s what you want" because it’s a demanding job, but that’s not my issue…I very much enjoy the art of natural healing and making people feel good. I’d like to hear from people that are already in the profession. When you first get out of school is it easy to find work?? Especially with the economy right now, is it still a profitable business?? My dream first job as a massage therapist would be on a cruise ship! But I’d like to eventually be partnered with a chiropracter’s office and/or have my own business.
Just would like to hear some input on the job market for this career field! Thanks
You can do it part time, mate. Step outside and look up. The world is filled with opportunities with your name on it. On your deathbed, "the greatest massage therapist" or, "the greatest surgeon". If your on here (yahoo answers) and wrote a thoroughly provocative question, you have enough curiosity to become a surgeon or a doctor. Someone who can save my life or another’s. Life is short if rubbing people "helps the world" do it, but from the sounds of it. You have possibilities that you are afraid to encounter. Sorry to be rubbish.
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Well, I’ve just had a session with a massage therapist this evening in an Osteopathy/Massage clinic. They do great work there and because a lot of people like me work in offices crouched over a computer all day there are a lot of customers with sore necks and shoulders out there.
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Most people start their own business so if you are motivated, committed and willing to learn how to start and run a business you will do fine. Jobs for the most part are really low paying. Entry level jobs are $15 an hour and you usually don’t work more than 20 -25 hours because of the physical and emotional demands. When you don’t have a client you are paid minimum wage and have to clean and do other things. So it is much better to start your own business.
Becoming a massage therapist is not about helping people. Helping really has a dark side to it. People want to help others so they can stay in control and feel good about themselves. Many massage therapists end up burned out because of their helping. When you can look more deeply into the reasons why you want to help and figure out what needs helping is fulfilling for you and get them met outside of your massage business you will be able to work with clients on a whole other level of healing.
Cruise ship jobs are a great way to travel and see parts of the world you wouldn’t go to but it is hard work. You usually work many hours and don’t have many breaks. Most of your clients will be old people who can afford cruises. It is good experience because you will see alot of clients.
Is any business profitable in this economy? That really doesn’ t have anything to do with whether or not you will be successful or not. Your success depends on you and your beliefs about success.
You can never be sure if it is what you want until you actually try it – just like anything else. Most people have many careers and it is all just a learning process and a part of life.
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http://www.massage-career-guides.com/cruise-ship-jobs.html
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