Massage Career Options
Question:I am really interested in being a massage therapist. I am 18 years old and I go to school in Independence, Missouri. It is a type of satellite school they have been talking about for quit some time now. I will be graduating soon and I am interested in being a Massage Therapist and I would like you to send me some information on being a professional registered massage therapist. Also I would like information on good colleges in the area and any other important information.
- Ashley
Answer:
Good career choice and nice to see you are investigating the profession before you attend or apply to school. I am happy with my choice of career because of the help I can provide for others and the flexibility I can get from this type of career. I am independent, but work in conjunction with other professionals; there are numerous career choices to choose from as a massage therapist.
If you want to focus on rehabilitation, you can look into taking additional courses that focus on specific treatments for specific condition. That will open the doors for you to work in a Rehabilitation clinic-type setting.
Relaxation and spa treatments can open the doors to different types of spas or retreat centres.
Pregnancy and infant massage can open another avenue as well, involving labour support, infant massage for colic or even pregnancy related discomfort.
Becoming a registered massage therapist has so many advantages and facets to choose from. But first you need to get the basics and a good educational background is where to start. Once you have achieved that, your doors will begin to open and you will have the choice to choose where you want to focus your career.
Browse this website, as it has several links to colleges and information on becoming a Registered Massage Therapist. That would be a good start!
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