Contrary to popular belief, a massage therapist needs to be knowledgeable in a variety of subjects: Anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, assessment, therapeutic applications, history and theory, as well as business and ethics.
You do need a college degree if you want to be a professional massage therapist. There are certain credentials that all massage therapists must posess.
Massage therapists need to know the location and function of muscles, their attachments, anatomy of the body, and the many modalities of massage such as Swedish, Reflexology, Shiatsu, etc. It is also helpful for massage therapists to have a basic understanding of interpersonal skills, business, ethics, and professionalism.
In most cases, massage therapists do need a certification if they want to get a good pay. If you want to give touch massages professionally, then you`ll most definitely need a certification.
They are called massage therapists.
Health massage therapists are also called or referred to as masseuse.
If one sees a chiropractor they can give a referral for reputable massage therapists in the area. There are also massage therapist association websites that maintain a collection of registered therapists by area.
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Massage therapists are hired at: Spa's, Gym's, Chiropractor's offices, Rehabilitation centers/PT...to name a few.
One can get a home massage by contacting a person who would be willing to visit the home. Most massage therapists request clients visit them at an office or at the location where the massage therapists works.
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Why not? Of course.