Massage Therapist Employment

With a growing number of healthcare professionals referring patients to massage therapists for many different health issues and with the educational standards now requiring state licensure, the profession is growing and therefore the job outlook for current students and therapists is estimated to continue to grow over the next several years and beyond.
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A Massage Therapists Career: The Key to Longevity

It is a well known fact that choosing a career in massage therapy means choosing a career of intense physical demands. The hours may be long and the massage techniques requested, even if a relaxation massage, put many demands on a therapist’s body. If done improperly, a therapist will enjoy only a short-lived career with [...]

Massage Pregnancy

Massages during pregnancy are extremely beneficial to the mother and baby.  They help to relax and improve the mothers overall circulation as well as help her with the labor later on.  Pregnancy massage is entirely different than a regular massage in the mother doesn’t lie directly on her stomach.  The massage is done while the [...]

Learn Massage Therapy

If you have the desire to learn massage therapy, you don’t necessarily need to commit to a massage therapy program to become a licensed massage therapist. For those who would like the basic knowledge and techniques without the actual career, there are online courses as well as instructional videos to teach people the how-to’s of [...]

Massage Therapist Education Requirements

Obtaining a Massage Therapy License and Degree

 
As of 2009, 42 states regulate the practice of massage therapy by requiring massage therapists to complete education courses and pass a national or state certification exam.  Massage therapy programs are offered at community colleges, vocational schools, and online institutions.  Many of these programs offer courses that cover anatomy [...]

Swedish and Thai Massages

About Swedish Massages

Swedish Massage

The Swedish massage, also known as massage therapy,is the most common type of massage in the United States.  Massage therapists will use oil or lotion and apply it to the necessary areas of the client’s body.  They will then knead the client’s back and use circular motions on the muscles to relieve tension and soreness.  It [...]

Take a Massage Therapy Class at Universal Class

Universal Class: Massage and Reflexology

Online massage therapy courses are self-paced and convenient for individuals who want to complete their training and education.  Universal Class, an online institution, offers a 6-month course in massage therapy training.  One class that students will have to take is Massage and Reflexology, a course designed to teach massage techniques.  Students [...]

Obtaining a Massage Therapy Degree

What to Expect
Students aspiring to obtain a massage therapy degree should look over all of the prerequisites for the program.  Massage therapy programs can be demanding because of the amount of classes and training required.  Students will have to take various courses in anatomy, physiology, clinical analysis, movement therapies, spa and aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, essential [...]

About Thai Massage

Thai massages are more energizing and thorough than any other types of classic massages.  Therapists will use his or her hands, knees, feet, and legs to perform yoga-like movements on their clients.  Since Thai massage is similar to yoga movements, it is also referred to as Thai Yoga Massage.  Clients will experience muscle compressions and [...]

What are Massags?

According to Wikipedia, “massage therapy is the practice of soft tissue manipulation with physical, functional, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals.”  Massage therapy is applied using the hands, elbows, feet, or the use of instruments to provide a therapeutic effect on the body.  Massags are done utilizing different techniques such as effleurage, pettrissage, kneading, [...]