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Do you have good communication skills and enjoy working with people? If so, you already have two of the most important qualities for building a successful career in massage therapy, and building trust with your clients. With more than 80 types of massage, or modalities, you can continue to learn and grow with a career as a massage therapist. Most specialize in more than one modality, with Swedish, trigger point/neuromuscular, deep tissue, sports massage, and Shiatsu being the most commonly practiced.

How to Prepare for a Career as a Massage Professional

Therapeutic massage training requirements vary by state, but massage programs usually require 500 hours or more of study. Programs generally take about one year to complete, even with a part-time class schedule. Some massage programs offer intensive training that takes as little as eight months to complete before earning a massage certificate.

Career Outlook for Massage Therapists

Massage therapists charge an average of $63 for one hour of therapeutic massage, and earn an average of $41.50 an hour (including tip), according to the American Massage Therapy Association. As for work environments, massage therapists often divide their time among several different settings, including:
  • Massage offices
  • Hospitals
  • Wellness centers
  • Nursing homes
  • Chiropractic offices
  • Fitness centers
  • Hotels and resorts
  • Spas
  • Cruise ships
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of massage therapists is expected to increase by almost 20 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations.
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Everest College

Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

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  • San Bernardino
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American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.

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  • Anaheim
  • Ontario
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San Joaquin Valley College

San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates.
Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California-including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.

Students benefit from a balance of classroom instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today’s competitive job market.

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  • Salida
  • Bakersfield
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  • Therapeutic Massage
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Carrington College California

Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

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  • Antioch
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  • Certificate in Massage Therapy
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Intercoast Colleges

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Kaplan College - KHE

Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

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  • Vista
  • Salida
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  • Diploma: Therapeutic Health Technician
  • Diploma: Healthcare and Rehab Therapy Technician
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Stratford Career Institute

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Southern California Health Institute

Since 1996, Southern California Health Institute has been dedicated and committed to helping students achieve their dreams by providing an exceptional education that enables them to become skilled and successful manual therapists.

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  • Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab Program
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Milan Institute

Prepare for an exciting new career at the Milan Institute.

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Charter College

You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.

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