There are no specific classes to minor in High School for a career in Massage Therapy. However, a good base of classes that would be helpful are: Latin, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology or Social Studies.
Anatomy and Physiology
Bodymind therapy
Kinesiology
Pathology
Swedish massage
Hydrotherapy
Muscular Anatomy
Deep Tissue or Neuromuscular therapy
Self-care
Oriental studies
Ayurveda
Student clinic
Sports massage
Pregnancy massage
and more...
Courses offered at massage therapist schools may include basic health safety, such as First Aid/CPR and Infection Control. Courses also include Anatomy and Physiology, Massage Theory, and Massage History.
You have to take Math and all of your Algebra courses,Biology (or some other science), Literature and some, and some music or Art classes.
Definitely take all the science classes you can, especially biology which includes anatomy and physiology. What would also help are psychology, social studies, and business classes.
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The North Texas School of Massage is located near Arlington. Here's their link: http://www.ntssm.com/
No. My Dad's a psychotherapist and he said some of the classes are sort of clinical but you don't have to take medical classes.
To become good at foot massage you should take massage classes. You should also study the pressure points for feet.
There are several massage therapy schools that offer programs to help a person become a licensed massage therapist. Depending on the number of contact hours required by state the programs can take a few weeks to two years.
To become an occupational therapy assistant, you will take courses in anatomy.
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You don't need to take college classes. All that is required to go to massage school is a high school diploma. That being said, you will be learning anatomy, physiology, pathology and will need to learn some basic biology to have a base for learning. Also massage school doesn't teach you how to become a successful massage therapist. It only teaches you to do massage. To be successful, you need to be a business person and know how to market your business. The average age of massage therapists is 45 so get some life experience and business and marketing skills first.
that depends on where you live. It varies state to state to find out about your area visit the AMTA website (American Massage Therapy Association) THey are very helpful, I am massage therapist and have use them for my insurance for three years.
You would have to become certified. You can become certified through a trade school, college (university, community, or other wise) or online courses.
Yes, it's possible to become a massage therapist at the age of 21 in many places. The specific requirements for becoming a massage therapist vary depending on the location and the regulations set by local governing bodies or professional associations. In some regions, you may need to complete a formal education program in massage therapy, which can range from several months to two years in duration. These programs typically cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, massage techniques, ethics, and business practices. After completing the required education, you may also need to pass a certification exam to become a licensed massage therapist. Visit: fraserlifephysio.ca
To become a physical therapist, a person needs to have educational courses pertaining to the medical field. These courses include anatomy and biology.