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How to become a Massage Therapist : Overview

A massage therapist is a person who does massage to help people maintain or regain their health.

How to become a massage therapist

Lots of paths can take you to your goal of becoming a massage therapist. You can attend college, community college, or technical school and get a two-year A.S. degree in therapeutic massage. Or you can specialize and earn a Diploma at a massage school. You'll have to become nationally certified to get the best jobs. Demand for therapists is high and growing.

What's it like to be a massage therapist?

Becoming a massage therapist means growing your own practice. Whether you work in a medical office or chiropractic clinic, at a health club, or for yourself, your income and success will be in your own hands. If your clients like your work, they'll come back--and they'll send their friends.

Sources

Occupational Outlook Handbook (bls.gov)
Exploring Careers. JIST Publishing, Inc. 2003.

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