Why massage therapy?...

Growing opportunities in massage therapy
Massage has grown to become a recognized insurance-eligible member of mainstream health care. With the establishment of national certification and the spread of licensing laws for massage, the profession has moved toward recognition and credibility among health-care providers and insurance companies. This means the massage therapy profession is one with many opportunities.

Places of employment
Employment areas for professional services include: health service centers and athletic clubs, private spas, beauty and tanning salons, hotel and resort fitness facilities, private practices and clinics, and many other providers of therapeutic treatment. Many practitioners work on their own or set up their own clinics.

Massage therapists in the medical field
Numerous health-care providers such as chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, and athletic/fitness organizations  actively employ qualified, well-trained massage therapists.

In the above settings the massage professional may work alone or in conjunction with a health-care provider.

Along with doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors, Licensed Massage Therapists are an important part of the healing arts profession. Today, massage therapy is one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in America.

Upon graduation there are many areas where you will be able to seek employment including:

Private Practice Cruise Ships Holistic Health Clinics Biofeedback Clinics Massage Therapy Clinics Body Care Salons Health Clubs and Spas Resorts and Hotels

Sporting Events Athletic Teams Large Corporations Hospitals Burn Units Nursing Homes Chiropractic Centers Osteopathic Clinics Physical Therapy Clinics Mental Healthcare Facilities