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Yes, you do need to be certified to be a massage therapist. Check out the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork website (http://www.ncbtmb.org/) or the American Massage Therapy Association website (http://www.amtamassage.org/).

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What type of schooling does a person need to become a certified massage therapist?

To become a certified massage therapist, one must at least have these type of schooling or training: Anatomy and physiology of muscles and skeletal system, this includes the back, arm and abdomen, leg and foot, head, face. The classic massage is the best known and most widely used form of massage. It consists of four successively performed techniques: the gentle brushing to contact the client, the kneading technique, the friction technique, and the tapping and light hitting.


Can you practice massage therapy without certification in Virginia if client is told you are not certified?

Virgina is one out of 37 states that require message therapists be certified. If you are not certified, it would be illegal to practice as a message therapist under any condition.


How does one become a massage therapist?

To become a massage therapist one must complete a training program to get the right qualification. One must enroll with a massage school and many US states require over 500 hours training.


What types of service does the American Massage Therapy Association have?

The American Massage Therapy Association provides many different services. It allows one to find a massage therapist and also provides information on how to become a massage therapist.


How much should i pay a massage therapist assistant?

There is no such thing as a massage therapist assistant, at least I never heard of one. I will assume you are referring to a massage therapist that is not yet fully trained and licensed. Depending on your local laws where you live, that may or may not be legal.


Will a white man massage a black man?

If the one is a massage therapist, and the other a customer, it is expected that he would.


Where can one find Massage Therapist Schools online?

If one wants to find a Massage Therapist School online it is a good idea to go to the website of NCBTMB, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. There one can find reliable and cerfitied schools.


Which websites have supplies for a massage therapist?

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Where should one inquire about a male massage therapist?

There are a number of places one could inquire about the services of a male massage therapist. A good website to use is 'Masseur Finder' where one can enter their zip code to find all male massage therapists in that area.


Using A Professional Therapist For Good Health?

One of the things that you need to do if you want to have complete health is getting professionals on board to help enhance your body. You need to use a massage therapist who has had actual therapist training. Though many people don't know the value of a good massage therapist, they should try one out and see the effects. Simply speaking, a good therapist can be the difference between good health and extremely poor health. This can relieve stress, make you feel better, and keep you young, too. Part of good health is caring for the entire body and this is what a good massage is all about.


What is the best massage therapist school available online?

There are no accredited massage therapist schools online, as part of one's schooling, includes working with patients in an in person, hands-on setting.


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