Massage Therapy Higher Learning Opportunities and Course Options

In order to obtain the training that is needed for a professional career, you will need to enroll in an accredited massage therapy school. This will help you to choose the educational path that fits your needs. Massage therapy higher learning opportunities and course options exist to assist you in obtaining the necessary skills. Studies can be selected at different levels and specific areas of the field. Several steps can be taken to ensure that you receive the quality education that you deserve.

1. The first thing you will need to decide is the career that you would like to enter into. This will help you to choose the level of education and courses that should be studied. Opportunities for careers can include employment as a:

    Massage Therapist
    Reflexologist
    Chiropractor
    Acupressurist
    Physical Therapist

...and other professional occupations. To enter into one of these professions you will need to make sure you are prepared. This can be done by choosing a level of education and completing the coursework and training that is required.

2. The second step that you should take is to select the level of higher learning that you want to complete. Accredited schools and educational programs offer massage therapy training at the certificate and associate degree levels. Certificates can require several months to one year of higher education and associate level degrees will take a total of two years to obtain. The level of educational training that is chosen for completion can help decide the specific areas of study that are available.

3. Choosing a specialized area of study is the third step that will need to be completed. You can learn various forms of this therapy by studying more than one specific area. Training is available in:

    Aromatherapy
    Myotherapy
    Chinese Medical Massage
    Shiatsu
    Sports Massage

...and much more. After selecting the type of coursework and hands on training that will be necessary you can begin training for a new career.

4. The forth and final step that will be required is to complete coursework. By studying a variety of topics you can learn how to provide various forms of massage therapy treatment to others. This type of therapy is used to help relieve stress and physical pain, which you can learn more about in training. Coursework can cover reflexology training, nutrition, modalities, anatomy, meridian pathways, and more. You may have the opportunity to also learn acupressure, myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, somatic education, and psychology.