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I went to school for massage therapy and had to drop out, but have still been studying. Can I just take the certification test whenever I am ready, to become a massage therapist?
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Do I need a degree to become a massage therapist?
No a degree is not required but certification is recommended. Just as beauty schools, there are massage therapist schools that offer training and certification. No, you don't need a degree to become a massage therapist. However, it is strongly recommended that you obtain a license to increase your credentials.
Does one need to be certified to be a massage therapist?
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/).
What the difference between a message therapist and a masseuse?
A massage therapist typically has formal training and certification in various massage techniques, anatomy, and physiology. On the other hand, a masseuse generally refers to someone who provides massages without specific formal training or certification. In many regions, the term "masseuse" is considered outdated or associated with illicit activities, while "massage therapist" is the preferred and professional term.
What type of licensing is needed to work in WI as a Massage Therapist?
You can become a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) with 600 hrs of training at an approved school and then passing the NCETMB which is the National Certification Exam.
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.
Is it easier to transfer to physical therapist once you become a massage therapist?
no. a 6 month certification does not exactly equal a 6-8 yrs doctorate degree now does it?
Can a massage therapist do body scrubs?
sometime some of the massage therapist does body scrubs but not all of the therapist does it
Do you have to be an LMT to do massage?
If you want to do massage therapy professionally you will need a license. There are different designations in different parts of the country and in different states. You may be a licensed massage therapist (LMT), a certified massage therapist (CMT), a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT), or just massage therapist.
For insurance appeals purposes how can you appeal that a massage therapist can perform as physical therapist?
well now, that would be illegal wouldn't it? you can't because a massage therapist (which is a certification) does not equal a physical therapist (which is now a doctorate degree). so that would be considered fraud. how can you appeal fraud? you cant. it's called severe fines and/or jail time. good luck with that smartie!
Do you capitalize massage therapist in a sentence in a cover letter?
Yes, Massage Therapist should be capitalized.
What are the licensing requirements for massage therapists in Germany if you are a US citizen and relocating?
Good morning, I am massage therapist with US national certification and ITEC Holistic Massage Certificate for London. I would like to know the certificate requirement for Germany. thank you, Juan
Will massage therapist still be here in the future?
yes, cuss a massage therapist can do thanks that a mashen cant do
