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A Career in Massage Therapy

Thinking of pursuing a career in massage therapy? Here is a snap-shot of the field of massage therapy and what  licensed massage therapists are saying about their career choice.

According to AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) reports that the average income for massage therapists in 2007-2008 was $41.50/hr. Massage therapists worked on an average of 41 clients a month. Many massage therapists pursued their massage therapy education for supplemental income, in fact 82% of individuals polled use massage therapy as a second career. So how do you get in on all the action?

First step is to select a school to attend  and obtain the required hours of instruction to meet state certification criteria for the state you are in. AMTA’s survey revealed the average number hours spent for massage therapy‘s initial training was 633.

Katie (Massage Therapist in Denver, CO)- “I love this field! The training took me about 9 months to complete, going to school part time and it has been totally worth it. Massage therapy enables me to work out of the comfort of my own home or my clients’. I have this amazing table that is designed to travel so anywhere I go, I can make money doing what I love. I worked in a salon for about a year after I completed my schooling and through contacts and referrals I have built my own business independently. Massage therapy is great for anyone who wants to be their own boss, set their own schedule, and provide a service that makes their clients feel better.”

Maggie (Massage Therapist in Plano,TX)- “Massage therapy has been a great career choice for me. As a massage therapist I have been able to have a career and a family that accommodates mine and my family’s needs. Shortly after I finished my schooling I got married and over the next 4 years had two children. Massage therapy allowed me the flexibility to work and have a family. And my husband has no complaints with the pay-check I bring home each month from  massage therapy.”