How Do You Get Massage Therapy Career Training?
If you want to help heal people and make them feel better, and you’re prepared for a physically demanding occupation, here’s how to find career training in massage therapy. Research your state’s laws. Most states require a license to practice massage therapy but some don’t. Find out your state’s regulations and education requirements. You can most likely find this on the website for your state’s Department of Health (DOH). See if there are any schools in your area. The majority of massage schools are private and can cost quite a bit of money. If money is a factor, try to locate a publicly funded school; for example, a technical or adult education center run by your county’s school board. This can cut the cost to about 25 percent of the cost of a private school. Look into the curriculum taught at the school, how many clock hours are required and what the application procedure is. Check into any scholarships or loans offered, if necessary. Ask your state’s DOH if you can do an apprentice
