You need to attend massage school for at least two years to to become a massage therapist. In addition, it is recommended that you have a few more years of hands on experience
The type of education required to become a regulated massage therapist will vary depending on the local regulations. However, the vast majority of this education will be anatomy based, as it is essential for a massage therapist to have a detailed understanding of musculature and bone, as well as the blood, lymphatic, and nervous systems.
It depends on where you live. In most places in the US you will need at least 500 hours of training, and possibly passing the national, regional, or state written exam. The training includes both hands-on and academic topics, such anatomy and physiology.
Beauty therapists can offer a wide range of services depending on their facilities and training. Some of the services that can be offered include massage, waxing, manicures and hair services.
You will need a massage therapist's license in most states.
You cannot become a therapist when you are addicted with Marijuana. A good therapist must not be a patient of any kind of addiction.
A massage chair (the mechanical kind) may be able to produce some muscle tone enhancement, but this remains to be proven.The best way to receive muscle tone improvements is through regular ecersize and massage by a professional massage therapist.
When you get a massage of any kind, it is not necessary to be disrobed of all your clothing. Not even a French massage. Some modalities are performed more easily if the cloths are removed, but this is not a requirement and no professional massage therapist will ever force their client to do something they are not comfortable doing, even removing clothing.
It would be helpful to understand that the term masseuse is commonly used to describe a woman who works in the adult entertainment field (provides sex) and who has little or no massage training. A massage practitioner or massage therapist is a graduate of an accredited school of massage, which teaches a certain skill set, including anatomy & physiology; pathology; history and theory of massage; a range of systems, approaches and forms, and more. Typically, massage is a kind of calling. It requires empathy, intuition, a healthy body, and a desire to bring holistic healing to others. Indigo and crystal people are particularly well-suited.
a degree
you need at least 8 years of training to become certified
To receive the most benefit from a massage, generally the person being massaged should give the therapist accurate health information, report discomfort of any kind, and be as receptive and open to the process as possible.
Aromatherapy is beneficial in the field of alternative medicine. It can be a compliment to another healing art such as massage therapy or reflexology. With aromatherapy training alone, you can become an aromatherapeutic counselor, essential oils store manager, custom aromatherapy blender for an aromatherapy bar, etc.