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    The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide: The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy
    The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide: The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy
    The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide: The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy
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    The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide: The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy

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    Congratulations on deciding to become a massage therapist! This is one of the most appreciated professions because of the satisfaction you will deliver to others. Massage therapists are high in demand no matter where you live, and the need is only growing with time.

    More and more people are realizing the true benefits of incorporating regular massages in their routines, thus making it part of their lifestyles. Not only are you guaranteed a lucrative career as a therapist, the jobs are also abundant and only growing. Massage therapists help individuals relieve pain caused by day to day stress build-up, body tightening, injury or illness. Many people these days have incorporated regular massages in their lifestyle routines to proactively mitigate physical problems, maintain good posture and just feel better.

    A massage therapist’s role is very important and extremely meaningful, which is why the demand for this service has continuously increased over time. It has become one of the most popular careers sought after by many today. Most practicing therapists are employed by hospitals, clinics, sports facilities and smaller private companies that are everywhere. In addition, many massage therapists work independently as either business contractors or in private homes. No matter where you live, there will always be demand for your services and thus several options near you that offer these jobs.

    Whether you are just now starting your career in the massage field, or want to grow your existing career, this book’s goal is to help you meet your objectives. In the next few chapters you will find information about the requirements you need to become a massage therapist, information on massage therapy schools, online schooling options, jobs, salaries, career growth and more.

    There is an extremely high demand for massage therapists. With increased population growth, awareness, health consciousness and active lifestyles, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects massage therapist jobs to grow another 20-30% in the next couple years.

    Because of the growing demand for massage therapists, many are becoming more interested in this professional career. Unfortunately, most do not know what the requirements are, how to get into the field and how to thrive in a profession that is saturated with so many other therapists.

    Similarly, many others who are already practicing as massage therapists do not know about the options to advance their careers through either additional training, the appropriate networking opportunities, diversification, specialization and more.

    All the best to you and here’s to your career success!

    Table of Contents

    Foreword
    1. Introduction to a Career in Massage Therapy
    2. Three Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Massage Therapist
    3. How to Find the Right Massage Therapy School for You
    4. How to Find Information on the Best Massage Therapy Schools
    5. Characteristics of the Best Massage Therapy Schools
    6. Why You Should Select an Accredited, Certified Massage Therapy School
    7. Are Online Massage Therapy Schools Legitimate?
    8. The Main Differences Between Local and National Massage Therapy Schools
    9. What Is the Cost of a Good Massage Therapy School?
    10. How to Ensure You Get a Top Quality Education
    11. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School
    12. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School
    13. Courses Offered in Massage Therapy Schools and Continuing Education
    14. The Importance of Massage Therapy Certification
    15. Skills Needed for a Successful Career or Business in Massage Therapy
    16. Three Main Subsets of Massage Therapy Jobs: Clinical, Sports & Spa
    17. The Process of a Successful Massage Therapy Job Search
    18. The Need for Liability Insurance When Practicing Massage Therapy
    19. Why You Need to Pursue Continuing Education for Massage Therapy Summary

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreen Initiatives
    Release dateJan 4, 2014
    ISBN9781311801616
    The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide: The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy
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      The Complete Massage Therapy Career Guide - Green Initiatives

      THE COMPLETE MASSAGE THERAPY CAREER GUIDE

      The Most Comprehensive Resource for a Successful Career in Massage Therapy

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright Green Initiative

      All Rights Reserved

      This book may not be edited, resold or lent with a profit motive.

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes:

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of the author.

      DISCLAIMER

      The information provided in this book is from personal experiences, extensive research and years of interaction with public and private attorneys specializing in the airline industry. The author is not a lawyer and by no means shall any of the information in this book be construed and applied as legal advice. It is recommended you consult your attorney to understand and apply the applicable law as it applies in your specific situation. This book is a generally applicable guide to the Small Claims Court procedure. You are responsible to research, understand and apply all applicable laws before pursuing any legal matter in court. The information in this book is general and applicable to filing complaints against airlines only in Small Claims Court. All other court matters are beyond the scope of this book. You must contact an attorney to pursue such cases. The information provided with regard to website URLs, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, court fees and procedures is all subject to change with time. Whenever in doubt always contact your local court and ask for current information. Laws, rules, regulations, court procedures and precedents change on a frequent basis and can further vary from one State to another. It is your responsibility to ensure the information in this book is accurate as of the time of your complaint. Further, you should consider seeking legal guidance to determine if your case is worthy and can be pursued in small claims court. Pursuing litigation only makes sense when you have a legitimate case against the Defendant. When in doubt consult an attorney.

      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      1. Introduction to a Career in Massage Therapy

      2. Three Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Massage Therapist

      3. How to Find the Right Massage Therapy School for You

      4. How to Find Information on the Best Massage Therapy Schools

      5. Characteristics of the Best Massage Therapy Schools

      6. Why You Should Select an Accredited, Certified Massage Therapy School

      7. Are Online Massage Therapy Schools Legitimate?

      8. The Main Differences Between Local and National Massage Therapy Schools

      9. What Is the Cost of a Good Massage Therapy School?

      10. How to Ensure You Get a Top Quality Education

      11. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School

      12. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School

      13. Courses Offered in Massage Therapy Schools and Continuing Education

      14. The Importance of Massage Therapy Certification

      15. Skills Needed for a Successful Career or Business in Massage Therapy

      16. Three Main Subsets of Massage Therapy Jobs: Clinical, Sports & Spa

      17. The Process of a Successful Massage Therapy Job Search

      18. The Need for Liability Insurance When Practicing Massage Therapy

      19. Why You Need to Pursue Continuing Education for Massage Therapy

      Summary

      Foreword

      Congratulations on deciding to become a massage therapist!

      This is one of the most appreciated professions because of the satisfaction you will deliver to others. Massage therapists are high in demand no matter where you live, and the need is only growing with time.

      More and more people are realizing the true benefits of incorporating regular massages in their routines, thus making it part of their lifestyles. Not only are you guaranteed a lucrative career as a therapist, the jobs are also abundant and only growing.

      Massage therapists help individuals relieve pain caused by day to day stress build-up, body tightening, injury or illness.

      Many people these days have incorporated regular massages in their lifestyle routines to proactively mitigate physical problems, maintain good posture and just feel better.

      A massage therapist’s role is very important and extremely meaningful, which is why the demand for this service has continuously increased over time. It has become one of the most popular careers sought after by many today.

      Most practicing therapists are employed by hospitals, clinics, sports facilities and smaller private companies that are everywhere. In addition, many massage therapists work independently as either business contractors or in private homes. No matter where you live, there will always be demand for your services and thus several options near you that offer these jobs.

      Whether you are just now starting your career in the massage field, or want to grow your existing career, this book’s goal is to help you meet your objectives. In the next few chapters you will find information about the requirements you need to become a massage therapist, information on massage therapy schools, online schooling options, jobs, salaries, career growth and more.

      There is an extremely high demand for massage therapists. With increased population growth, awareness, health consciousness and active lifestyles, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects massage therapist jobs to grow another 20-30% in the next couple years.

      Because of the growing demand for massage therapists, many are becoming more interested in this professional career. Unfortunately, most do not know what the requirements are, how to get into the field and how to thrive in a profession that is saturated with so many other therapists.

      Similarly, many others who are already practicing as massage therapists do not know about the options to advance their careers through either additional training, the appropriate networking opportunities, diversification, specialization and more.

      All the best to you and here’s to your career success!

      1. Introduction to a Career in Massage Therapy

      Massage therapy has been in practice for over 4,000 years; however, it was only recently that the masses found out about the benefits that have given a big boost to its popularity.

      Massage therapy can be used for several purposes such as preventive measures to maintain bodily health. It is considered a great substitute to hospitals, so more and more Americans are now opting for regular massage therapy as a means to relieve pain, improve circulation, and help control blood pressure.

      More than 47 million Americans get a massage every week, so certified massage therapists are in great demand all over the United States, with new entrants being absorbed into the industry every day. Massage therapy schools, universities, and community colleges offer courses that enable students to take up massage therapy as a full-time career.

      The BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) projects a growth rate of 20% in massage therapy jobs in the next few years. The median salary of a massage therapist is around $35,000, with highs in the $60,000 range and lows in the $18,000 range. This clearly shows the potential the industry holds.

      If you want to be a massage therapist, you need to follow the three-step route explained below.

      The three steps are:

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