Do i have to go to college to be a massage therapist?

I am a massage therapist. No, you do not neccessarily have to go through a 4 year program, college, or whatever to become a massage therapist. The requirements to become a massage therapist vary from state to state in the US and sometimes from city to city in some states. To find out your state's requirements, visit www.massagetherapy.com, click on "Become a Massage Therapist" and then click "State Boards and Requirements". I would actually advise going to a holistic massage school that specializes in massage and healing work. I can personally attest to the quality of education that you will get from a school that is dedicated to this work alone. Most programs require you to be a high school graduate, at least 18 years of age. Other requirements vary from school to school. I've seen programs that last anywhere from 100 to1,000 hours. Take the time to do your research to get the best quality education and enjoy the road ahead of you. If you have any other questions about masssage, I'd ...  more