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Alternative medicine is an umbrella term that covers a wide variety of different medicinal treatments, procedures, and exercises.  What many of these aspects of alternative medicine have in common is their focus on solving the root of a medical problem instead of covering up the symptoms.  In other words, alternative medicine often focuses on overall health and the prevention of illness. 

 

Therapeutic massage is one of the many treatments that fall under the umbrella of alternative medicine.  Many people believe that massage helps maintain health in a number of ways.  It improves circulation, which helps remove toxins from the body.  It increases muscular resilience, which in turn protects the patient from injury, aches, and pains. 

 

If you feel like you would like to become a masseuse, there are many schools that provide quality massage therapy education programs.  These programs will typically consist on a class or two on human anatomy, basic physiology, etc.  Programs also tend to require a student to practice massage skills in a classroom setting under supervision for a number of hours before being allowed to practice privately.  This ensures that the masseuse is being safe and following proper massage procedures with every patient.  After finished with the program, a student will typically earn a massage therapy certification, or in some cases, a degree.

 

Jobs in massage therapy are increasing with the popularity of alternative medicine.  Health spas, gyms, and clinics are just a few places where massage therapists are hired.  There is an ever-increasing acceptance of massage therapy as a holistic approach to health care and health maintenance. As a result, opportunities for Massage Therapists are abundant.  Massage Therapist opportunities are predominantly in health care facilities that offer massage therapy including but not limited to a massage clinic, hospital, chiropractic office, nursing home, health club, or spa.

 

Browse our directory of Massage Therapy Schools.  If you are interested in any of these courses, simple click on the degree or on the "Request Info" link to receive complimentary information.

Featured Massage Therapy Degree Programs

California College - Andon Modesto

 

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Massage Therapist
Our mission is to help students achieve their dreams of a rewarding career. Classes at this accredited school are taught in specially built typing, dictation, and computer rooms, as well as fully equipped medical laboratories.
 
 

 

Hesser College

 

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This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of massage therapy. Students who successfully complete the Massage Therapy program should have the necessary knowledge and skills to take and pass the NCETMB exam (National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
 

 

Indiana Business College

 

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This program will provide you with the skills for applications of muscular and general relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, recovery from injury, health promotion, education and body awareness. Areas of emphasis include Swedish full-body massage, seated/corporate massage, sports massage, facial/scalp massage, prenatal massage, kinesiology, reflexology, accupressure,and therapeutic massage.
 

 

 

Missouri College - St. Louis

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Medical Massage Therapist

Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the health care field. There is an ever-increasing acceptance of massage as a holistic approach to health care and health maintenance. As a result, opportunities for Massage Therapists are abundant.  Click Here for More Info

 

 

 

Schuylkill Institute of Business & Technology

 

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Schuylkill Institute of Business & Technology, Pottsville
Professional Massage Therapist

 

 

 

Western School of Health and Business

 

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Careers in this industry are among the most in-demand. They tend to be stable, rewarding, and high paying. Jump on this bandwagon—and get a career you can truly feel good about.
 

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