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Tiêu đề tương tự

Licensed/Certified/Clinical/Medical/Bodywork Massage Therapist

Mô tả công việc

Massage therapists treat clients by manipulating the muscles and soft tissue to produce relaxation, improved health, rehabilitate injuries, and reduce stress and other benefits.

Các khía cạnh bổ ích của sự nghiệp
  • Help people feel better! 
  • Autonomy: You can set your own hours. You get what you put in. 
  • Dynamic: Holistic healing is becoming more and more popular and so there are more techniques being researched to help people (i.e. massage therapy to treat addiction)
  • Mobility: You are not limited to one city. Massage therapists are everywhere!
Mức lương trung bình
$39,860
Muỗng bên trong
Tổng quan chung
  • 25 hours is full-time for massage therapist. 
  • Flexibility: Massage therapists essentially work for themselves so they set their own schedule and they can work for a hospital for a few hours a week, then a massage clinic for 10 hours, and then have private clients for the rest of the week.  
Các kỹ năng cần thiết trong công việc
  • Cảm
  • Lòng thương
  • Networking and marketing skills
  • Biology: understanding of the body
  • Dịch vụ khách hàng
  • Communication and active listening skills
  • Sức mạnh thể chất
Types of Massage

Aromatherapy: Massage with addition of essential oils to address specific needs (stress-reduction, relaxation, energy…etc.)
 
Deep Tissue: Massage that targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissues.
 
Hot Stone: Heated smooth stones are placed on parts of the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body.
 
Prenatal: Massage used to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and relieve anxiety and depression on pregnant women.
 
Reflexology: “foot massage” Applies pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body.
 
Shiatsu: Form of Japanese massage that using localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians.
 
Sports: Massage for athletes and the focus is not on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance.
 
Swedish: Long smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil.
 
Thai: Like shiatsu, it aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. It also includes compression and stretches. 

Các loại việc làm
  • Private offices
  • Spas
  • Bệnh viện
  • Fitness centers
  • Trung tâm mua sắm
  • Individual (travel to client’s homes)
Kỳ vọng/hy sinh cần thiết
  • Physically and mentally demanding
  • At the beginning of your career, you might need to supplement career with other jobs. 
  • At the beginning of you career, you might work for a massage franchise and here you will be doing back-to-back massages that can be physically draining. 
  • Private practice: You have to develop your brand, spend money on marketing and have business acumen.  
Xu hướng ngành hiện tại

Holistic field is growing and massage therapy is used in many different special populations like addicts, the elderly, pregnant women, and cancer/MS/IV patients. 

Những điều gì mọi người trong sự nghiệp này thích làm khi họ còn trẻ ...
  • “I was a hands-on learner (learn by doing), instead of books.” 
  • Sense of compassion, empathy at an early age. 
Tiêu đề
Việc làm 2016
160,300
Việc làm dự kiến 2026
202,400
Giáo dục và đào tạo cần thiết
  • Massage Therapist education and training requirements vary by state
  • In general, they must hold a high school diploma or GED and complete a full- or part-time accredited training program ranging from 500 - 1,000 hours. They don’t need a college degree but do need a certificate or diploma from their training program 
  • Massage Therapist training includes both classroom study and hands-on practice of massage techniques
  • Common courses include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology. 38% of Massage Therapists are self-employed so many students study business, too
  • There are several different types of massage that therapists can specialize in, such as deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, stone therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, lymphatic, oncology, trigger point, Shiatsu, sports, and pregnancy and infant massage techniques
  • The majority of states require graduated Massage Therapists to obtain a license to work. This usually involves passing either a state-specific exam or the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), managed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
  • Licensure requirements may also include completing a CPR course, showing proof of liability insurance, and passing a background check. Lastly, there’s usually a need to take continuing education classes every two years to maintain licensure
  • Practicing Massage Therapists can boost their credentials through board certification from the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
  • Other massage-related certifications include:
Description of the Program
  • Classes: anatomy, physiology (study of organs and tissues), kinesiology (study of motion and body mechanics), business management, and ethics. 
  • Hands-on practice of massage techniques
  • Might have internship at hospital or nursing home. 
  • Try to find a program that will fit your “style”: Do you want to work with athletes? In a hospital? Or more in spa for relaxation? 
Số liệu thống kê giáo dục
  • 17% with HS Diploma
  • 15% với Associate's
  • 22.5% with Bachelor’s
  • 4.2% với Thạc sĩ
  • 3.9% with Doctoral

(*% of employees aged 25 to 44 in the occupation whose highest level of educational attainment is)

Các tổ chức giáo dục hàng đầu
  1. National Holistic Institute
  2. Myotherapy College of Utah
  3. National University of Health Sciences
  4. Miami Dade College
  5. Cortiva Institute Schools of Massage Therapy
  6. The Soma Institute, The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy
  7. Southwest Institutes of Healing Arts
  8. National Massage Therapy Institute
  9. Everest College
Làm gì ở HS và đại học
  • Massage Therapists can expect to do hands-on training and practice in various settings. These experiences are invaluable and could lead to full-time jobs after graduation and licensure 
  • Consider what type of massage you want to specialize in, based on your interests and where you want to work after graduation
  • Cùng với việc học nghề, bạn phải trau dồi kỹ năng con người và phát triển sở trường về dịch vụ khách hàng
  • Tạo ra "tính cách làm việc" của bạn và phát triển kỹ năng nghe và giao tiếp bằng lời nói của bạn
  • Xem hướng dẫn trên YouTube, đọc blog và cập nhật những gì mới và phổ biến
  • Make friends with other Massage Therapists. Keep engaged with your network and help each other
  • Học hỏi từ các sinh viên của bạn. Đặt câu hỏi và sẵn sàng khám phá các phương pháp mới
  • Study additional treatments such as body scrubs, wraps, and hydrotherapy
Làm thế nào để đạt được công việc đầu tiên của bạn
  • During training, you will be interning at different places (hospitals, nursing home). You might be able to get 1 of your jobs through that internship. It will most likely be part-time. You will probably have to work for several places at the beginning. 
  • Work for a franchise like Massage Envy: Here you will get a lot of experience and exposure so you should develop your style here. 
  • Apply for massage shops, physical therapists, spas and acupuncturists through online job websites. 
  • Hỏi nhân viên mạng lưới và chương trình đào tạo của bạn nếu họ biết về bất kỳ cơ hội nào
  • When doing hands-on practice, give clients unbeatable service and earn strong personal references
  • Keep in mind that employers view workers as representatives of their brand and reputation, so learn about the businesses where you apply for jobs
  • Nhà tuyển dụng thường tìm kiếm một sự pha trộn mạnh mẽ của tài năng, tính chuyên nghiệp và tính cách
  • Massage is a very personal experience for some clients. Personal compatibility is a key factor!
  • Many businesses such as spas earn a lot of income through repeat business from loyal guests. During interviews, demonstrate your commitment to customer service and dependability 
  • Post your resume on employment portals like Indeed and Glassdoor. Check out Craigslist for opportunities, too! 
  • Đọc kỹ các bài đăng công việc và đảm bảo bạn đáp ứng tất cả các bằng cấp được liệt kê
  • Study Massage Therapist resume templates 
  • Review sample Massage Therapist interview questions to get an idea of what to expect
  • Thực hành các cuộc phỏng vấn giả để bạn có thể thể hiện mình là người có khả năng và tự tin
  • Stay up-to-date on trends and terminology so you can impress interviewers
  • Open your own Massage Therapist business!
Làm thế nào để duy trì tính cạnh tranh và duy trì trò chơi
  • Brand yourself!: You are essentially self-employed. 1) Self-awareness: You need to know who you are as a massage therapist. What is your intention? What is the experience you are going to be giving? 2) Market and brand outward
  • Think of innovative ways to find clientele (if you are self-employed): bachelorette parties, partnership with local sports team/food/services (free massages for marketing?)
  • Speak different languages.
  • Specialize in more than 1 type of massage and continue to learn new techniques.
  • Network but in a genuine way. 
  • Treat your clients well so they will become your repeat clients. 


"As I ventured into private practice as a massage therapist I knew it was going to be important to stand out. I asked myself questions like who am I, who are the types of clients that I want to attract, what is going to be the " look and feel" of my practice; my "brand". I started from there and worked outward. This gave me a solid foundation to build from." Morgan Henry, Anchor Bodyworks

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