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Touch Your Future – Become a Massage Therapist Today

Take a deep breath… and exhale. Smell the aroma from the scented candles as gentle music plays softly in the background. Are you ready to begin your massage?

Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare training. There are roughly 1,300 massage therapy schools and training programs throughout the country.

This web site was designed to assist you in your massage therapy school search.

Search our network of Massage Therapy Schools. You can search by state or view a complete list of Massage Schools. Request free information from any of the school(s) listed. There is no cost or obligation.

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Massage Therapy Schools

Massage therapy ranks as one of the oldest known healing arts, dating back more than 3,000 years based on Chinese records.  The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians also applied some forms of massage for many ailments.  It improves circulation and relieves muscle tension and pain.  If you enjoy giving massages, you may want to take a look at … [Read More...]

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Massage Therapist Training

A massage therapist professional, also called a “masseuse”, helps people feel better by relieving stress, alleviating pain, and helping heal injuries.  This is a rewarding and challenging profession and a massage therapist needs the best training to excel in this field.  You can attain a solid training in massage therapy by attending an accredited … [Read More...]

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How to Obtain a Massage Therapy License

In most states, you must have a massage therapy license before you can practice your profession as a massage therapist.  The exact requirements needed to obtain a license varies from state to state, but they all require a formal education program before you can take a state examination or the national certification examination for massage therapists.  … [Read More...]

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  • Highest Paid Types of Massage Therapists

    With a few exceptions, the types of massage therapists that are earning the highest wages in the industry are those that specialize in medical massage and sports massage. Medical massage therapy treatment is a relatively new form of massage therapy when it comes to mainstream medicine. While massage has always been regarded as a means of healing all types of illnesses in Eastern cultures, Western medical communities are now beginning to embrace the benefits of massage.

  • Best Types of Jobs for Massage Therapy Students

    Massage therapy students can benefit greatly from taking a part-time job that will provide real-world work experience to compliment their studies. Any job that concerns human anatomy and physiology, massage therapy benefits, the benefits of relaxation, or the effects of long-term muscle tension can be important in the massage therapist’s career. This is especially true for students who intend to specialize in sports massage or medical massage.

  • Types of Massage Therapists
    While most massage therapists are cross-trained in multiple areas of massage, some choose to specialize in a single type of therapy. These massage therapists spend the majority of their time training and practicing the art of a specific technique (or ‘modality’) on their clients. Some types of massage therapists have found that by focusing on a specific modality, they are better able to secure loyal customers.

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