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Ten Steps to a Job as Massage Therapist

Published with permission from FabJob.com. Visit www.FabJob.com to discover how to break into the career of your dreams.

This is a condensed version of the full article, which may be found here. It was written by by Sharon A. Alfonso, LMT and a Registered Massage Therapist who has taught classes on how to become a massage therapist and how to market massage therapy businesses. FabJob Guide to Become a Massage Therapist

Ten Steps to a Fab Job as Massage Therapist

The world can be a stressful place. Most of us feel like we�re living at the speed of light, running here, there, and everywhere. And to top it off, because of life�s pace, a lot of us have chronic pain. Tight shoulders, aching necks, tired lower backs. And we seem to get sick more than we used to.

As a Massage Therapist, you can help others overcome chronic pain, recover from injuries and illness, reduce stress, and just plain help them feel better. 

Now is an exciting time in the field of massage therapy, which is expanding like never before. The public's use of massage as a healthcare modality has tripled in the last decade, which in turn has caused a tremendous increase in the demand for therapists. Massage therapists can be seen working almost everywhere, and spas, healthclubs, cruise ships, physician�s offices�even the local mall�are just a sampling of the places where a therapist can work. 

Here are the first 3 of 10 steps you can take toward your dream career as a massage therapist.

1. Is Massage Therapy a Career for You?
Before deciding on a career as a massage therapist, you should first ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I like working with people?
• Do I enjoy caring for and helping others?
• Can I work quietly, without much conversation, for much of the day?
• Can I empathize with someone, without taking on their “stuff”?
• Can I work independently, without much supervision?
• Do I have strong communication skills?

If your answer was yes to the above questions, a career in massage therapy may well be for you.

2. Discover the World of Massage Therapy

As a massage therapist, you will be trained in the fundamentals. Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy are usually taught by most massage therapy programs. However, there are many other forms of bodywork out there, ranging from Myofascial Release to Reiki (a form of energy work.) Not only are there many different modalities of massage to choose from, there are many areas of specialization as well, including Pregnancy Massage, Medical Massage, and even Animal Massage.

Do some investigating to find out what types of massage might appeal to you as a practitioner. Contact local therapists or schools and ask questions about the different types of massage, or do a search online using the terms “massage therapy”, “bodywork”, or “therapeutic massage” to find out more.

3. Know the Requirements for Practice in Your Area

Before choosing a training program, one of the first things you should investigate are the requirements for becoming a massage therapist in the area you wish to practice in. Each state and/or city or town has different requirements for massage therapists. If you are unsure where to gain information about practice requirements, contact the school/training program you are considering, or contact a local massage therapist. Either should be able to point you in the right direction.

Massage Therapy is a rewarding and challenging field. Not only can you help others, massage therapy is a career that will enhance your own life over and over. Now that's a Fab Job!

Want to become a massage therapist, or just learn more about the possibility? Read FabJob Guide to Become a Massage Therapist. The complete guide offers advice on how you can get hired as a massage therapist or start your own massage business. Visit www.FabJob.com/massage.asp for information.

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