Schools of Massage Today

"While most schools of massage provide core trainingWhile most schools of massage provide core training
to become certified massage therapists, a number ofto become certified massage therapists, a number of
massage institutes afford extensive training thatmassage institutes afford extensive training that
enable graduates to take and pass the Nationalenable graduates to take and pass the National
certification exam through the NCTBMB (Nationalcertification exam through the NCTBMB (National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage andCertification Board for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork)."Bodywork). To be eligible for National certification,
Find Schools of Massage in the United States andgraduates must have completed a minimum of 500
Canada. With the many varieties of massage therapyhours training in massage therapy. As well, schools of
available today, schools of massage offermassage may offer associate degree programs in
prospective students healthcare career training formassage therapy (i.e., Associates of Occupational
the 21st century. Depending on particular interests,Studies Degree in Massage Therapy).
applicants can select courses from training inIntroducing students to a broad assortment of
acupressure to Trigger Point therapy.massage modalities like medical massage, craniosacral
In addition to "human" bodywork, schools oftherapy, and meridian therapy; additional studies that
massage will sometimes offer specialized training inare offered at schools of massage include healing
animal massage and equine massage. Thesearts in vibrational healing, energy healing (Reiki),
therapeutic programs are usually taught as electives,hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and herbal applications,
continuing education or as stand-alone courses foramong others. Whichever educational route you take
aspiring vet technicians.in massage therapy, rest assured that the majority
Practical instruction in most schools of massageof schools of massage programs can be completed in
includes base education in anatomy, physiology,under a year's time.
kinesiology, and sometimes CPR and first aid. TheIf you (or someone you know) are interested in
differences in curricula vary from school to school,finding schools of massage, let professional training
but most schools of massage follow standardwithin fast-growing industries like massage therapy,
educational guidelines to meet academic requirementscosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki,
for certification. In most cases, you will find thatand others get you started! Explore career school
training hours range between 300 and 500; but mayprograms near you.
surpass 1,000 training hours.Schools of Massage Today
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