What Is Massage School?

A massage school trains students to work as licensed massage therapists. Massage therapy is a type of integrative medicine that involves manipulating the muscles and soft tissues of the human body to relieve pain, help with recovery from injury and illness, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce stress.

Do you need a degree to be a massage therapist?

No, you don’t need a college degree to become a massage therapist. This makes becoming a massage therapist an attractive way to join the growing healthcare industry without needing to spend years getting the required education. U.S. News and World Report ranked massage therapist as #6 on its list of best jobs that don’t require a college degree.

What do you learn in massage school?

At a reputable institution like the Schools of Medical Massage, you’ll get instruction in popular massage therapy techniques, but you’ll also learn anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the pathology of common injuries and illnesses treated by massage therapy, medical ethics, and business law.

How long does massage school take?

At the Schools of Medical Massage, students complete 900 hours (36 credit hours) of instruction. To allow students to get literal hands-on practice with the new skills they’re learning, each of our locations has its own student clinic, where our students benefit by working on their techniques in a professional atmosphere under the close supervision of a licensed massage therapist. All students get 30 hours of experience in clinic operations and complete 75 one-hour massages in the student clinics before graduation.

How hard is it to get a job after massage school?

According to the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18% job growth is projected for massage therapists through the year 2033, with an estimated 22,000 job openings each year. At the Schools of Medical Massage, our Career Services team will work with you on professional development and job placement assistance, and we maintain strong relationships with a wide network of employers actively seeking trained massaged professionals.

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The Schools of Medical Massage have been helping people get ready for careers in massage therapy since 1996. Enroll today at one of our five locations across Ohio or contact us for more information!

Follow the links below to learn more about becoming a massage therapist:

• Why Massage Schools
  • What Is Massage Therapy
  • What Is Massage School