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Massage Therapy is a growing industry with applications in a variety of settings ranging from medical offices to gyms, salons, and spas. Those who seek to practice massage are generally required to obtain licensure within their state. Often, a condition of such licensure includes a certain number of both classroom and clinical hours spent in the process of learning and practicing massage therapy.
Selecting the right school is an important part of becoming a licensed massage therapist. The first step in finding the school that will lead a prospective student to a rewarding massage therapy career is determining whether or not the school is properly credentialed. Schools which have not received proper certification by the state cannot issue diplomas for use in application for licensure. A search with the regulatory agency for that state (often the board of health or department of professional regulation) will yield a list of credentialed schools.
It is also important to find a school that offers some flexibility. Often, massage therapy students have regular employment. It is important to ask the school’s counselor about class schedules and time slots for clinical practice. A school that is exceedingly rigid in its scheduling can place extra strain on a working student.
In addition, financial considerations may also be a concern for many students. Although a school has the proper credentials to operate in its home states, it may not be certified at the federal level to offer such options as grants or government-subsidized loans. If these options are not available, it is important to ask a financial aid officer at the school about other options for funding, as massage therapy training can cost anywhere from several thousand to nearly ten thousand dollars, depending on length of study and other factors.
Finally, a future student should take the time to speak with the instructors at the school to learn about teaching methods. An ideal massage program should allow for a variety of learning styles, including visual, auditory, and tactile learning.
Taking the time to choose the right massage school can help a student along a path to a rich and rewarding career in massage therapy.
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When was Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage created?
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage was created in 1997.
When was Bancroft School of Massage Therapy created?
Bancroft School of Massage Therapy was created in 1950.
When was Finger Lakes School of Massage created?
Finger Lakes School of Massage was created in 1992.
Where can I find massage schools in Florida?
The best massage school in Florida is the Florida School of Massage, website www.floridaschoolofmassage.com/. They have a wide variety of progams and courses.
Where can I find massage institutes?
If you go to massage schools guide.com you can search for massage institutes by state to find the one closest to you or where you want to go to school. Tuition for massage school generally ranges from $5,000 to $40,000 depending on the quality of the school. When you find which school you are interested in you can request more info from that school.
What is Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto?
Finger Lakes School of Massage's motto is 'A Journey Worth Taking'.
What is Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage's motto?
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage's motto is 'Change lives. Start with Yours.'.
How does college life differ from a regular university and a massage therapy school?
Massage theropy school life differs from regular universities or college life because at a school for massage therapy is much smaller and more personal.
What experience is required when applying for a massage therapy job?
It is required that you go through a massage school for anywhere from 7 months to a full year. Then directly out of massage school you can be hired into a spa or start your own spa or massage lounge.
Where is massage therapy training available in the Houston TX area?
There are a few schools in the Houston, Texas area that offer massage therapy training. A couple of these schools include "Houston School of Massage" and the "Phoenix Massage Therapy School".
My massage therapist tells me she makes a really nice living from her trade, are there any schools of massage in Philadelphia that I can look into for myself?
The Professional Massage Therapy Institute is a good place to learn. They are at 1st Flr, 12018 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA - (267) 231-8191 If you are interested in massage therapy as a school, there are a number of courses offered in Philadelphia. Among these course offerings are those offered at the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia, a massage school that offer massage therapy at its school of massage.
What are some good websites describing how to become a massage therapist?
degreedirectory.org, california-massage-school,thebodyworker.com, massage-career-guides.com
