Massage Therapy - Career and Jobs Available

1. Massage Therapy - Career and Jobs Available Kings Court

2. Massage therapy jobs can be a very fulfilling career for those who want to be self-employed or want to work in a spa or hotel resort. There are a wide variety of massage techniques to choose from and it can be a very rewarding career. Massage therapy is fast becoming one of more popular alternative therapies for a variety of ailments. Today, massage therapy is becoming one of the fastest growing careers, most notably because the healthcare industry in general is beginning to recognize that massage therapy can treat a variety of conditions. For example, it's been shown to be beneficial to the body both in terms of what it can do medically, and for the relaxation it produces.

3. Receiving an education as a massage therapist You can't simply set up shop and become a massage therapist because you want to. Like almost any profession, massage therapy requires some formal education. Today, you can do a lot of your education online, although you'll also need some hands-on guidance in the proper techniques for your particular type of massage therapy.

4. What training is involved? Most massage training begins with a general overview and then may or may not move into specializations such as Reiki, which will require further training. The most common type of massage therapy is Swedish massage. With Swedish massage, you're simply massaging tired and stressed muscles, giving patient relief from stress and minor pain. You may also wish to receive training in other techniques like deep tissue massage, sports massage and acupressure.

5. Receiving certification Once you've completed your training, you'll receive certification in your particular specialty. Not all states require certification, but it's certainly a good idea if you want to pursue this as a viable career. It shows potential clients that you are a competent therapist and may even affect whether or not your clients' insurance covers the services you offer.

6. Other requirements to get massage therapy jobs Although many people don't think about this, you will have to have superior upper body strength in order to be a massage therapist, and your hands must also be very strong. You'll be using them as the tools of trade on a daily basis, so you'll need to make sure you're up to the task physically as well as educationally. If you decide to be self-employed, you need to know that like any other businesses, it will take time, effort and money or business acumen to build a successful business. Since most massage schools focus on teaching massage techniques and not business skills, any massage therapist that wants to be self-employed should supplement their massage education with business skills.

7. A massage therapist can also decide to work as an employee full time or while building up his or her business in the meanwhile. Some job environments that a therapist can work in are: • Spas and resorts. There are many spas, resorts and salons across the country. They range from low end massage parlour to very upscale resorts in exotic locations. • Cruise ships. Most cruise ships offer massage services to their passengers and are always looking for massage therapists. You get the opportunity to travel to all kinds of different locales and meet a variety of people, although the work hours are long. • Chiropractor's office. Many chiropractors hire massage therapists so they can offer massage services to their clients, as chiropractors have found that soft tissue manipulation supplements their chiropractic services.

8. In today’s modern world, it is quite normal for girls to take up jobs in different sectors of the business world. Similarly in massage business, adult massage jobs and erotic massage jobs are available in many parlours.

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