Massage Therapy Careers
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There’s an exciting world of opportunities right now for graduates of massage therapy schools, massage therapy colleges and anyone else looking for massage therapy jobs.Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions — and our Frequently Provided Answers on a Massage Therapy Career. |
Q. What is the potential for massage therapy jobs?
A. The potential is virtually unlimited because of all the types of jobs now available to anyone with the proper training in massage therapy as this growing field is being recognized as a health care profession in many states. For example, you can find work in places you would expect, like health clubs and gymnasiums. But graduates of massage therapy schools are now gaining employment from a wide variety of other places you might not expect. These include:
* High School, College and Professional Athletic Teams
* Day spas, health resorts, cruise ships, hotels, casinos, and salons
* On-site chair massage businesses at airports. downtown business centers and high-stress businesses
* Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, MDs, Dentists
* Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities
* Hospitals — for hospital employees, infants centers, and hospice centers
* Massage Clinics and multi-practice clinics
* Veterinarians, Animal Rescue Facilities, Race Tracks.
Q. What is the industry growth potential for graduates of massage therapy schools?
A. Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average over the period from 2006 to 2014 because more people will experience the numerous benefits of massage therapy schools. In fact, many states now actually regulate massage therapy so those who complete formal training programs and pass the national certification exam are likely to have excellent job opportunities for years to come.
Q. What are the salary expectations for massage therapy jobs?
In May 2005, the median hourly wage for Massage Therapy schools grauduates was $15.81 per hour, according to www.top-colleges.com, but the US Department of Labor, though some massage therapy job holders earned as much as $71,060. Plus, they pocketed an extra 15 to 20% in gratuities.
The top paying massage therapy jobs are in junior colleges, professional and similar organizations, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and other ambulatory health care services. It should be noted, however, that hours can be long and weekend work is expected.
In 2004, according to top-colleges.com, massage therapists held about 97,000 jobs across the US, with about two-thirds self-employed and owning their own business. The balance worked as independent contractors, while others found employment in salons and spas; physicians’ and chiropractors$rsquo; offices; fitness and recreational sports centers; as well as hotels.
Q. What are some possible massage therapy schools and courses?
A. NaturalHealers.com is one site that’s very popular and lists featured massage therapy colleges and schools in virtually every state across America.
From: http://www.healthcarecolleges.com/massage-therapy.html
October 4th, 2007 at 10:08 am
You wrote an interesting post today on massage therapy. Here’s a quick excerpt “For example, you can find work in places you would expect, like health clubs and gymnasiums. But graduates of massage therapy…” Thank you for opening peoples eyes to the great opportunities with a massage therapy degree!