| If you're looking to start a new career massage | | | | spas, and physical therapists offices. The number |
| therapy may be the right choice for you. Many | | | | of jobs for therapists is growing along with the |
| people are looking for skilled work that pays well | | | | demand for treatment. The more people know |
| and will help improve their lifestyle. Massage just | | | | about massage the more they realize that using |
| might be the career that fits perfectly into your | | | | massage as part of their health maintenance |
| professional and personal goals. Here are some | | | | routine will save them money on doctor's fees in |
| reasons to choose a massage career. | | | | the long run. |
| Get Training Fast | | | | Covered by Insurance |
| Unlike other professions you can get certified in | | | | As massage gains acceptance in the medical |
| massage therapy in less than a year. Many | | | | community, it is being covered by more and |
| schools offer training in this therapy at affordable | | | | more insurance companies. When people realize |
| prices. You can train at a community college or a | | | | that massage is covered by their insurance |
| specialized school. Student loans are available to | | | | they're more likely to get treatment on a regular |
| help you pay for your education. | | | | basis. |
| Enjoy a Flexible Career | | | | Help People |
| Most therapists work for themselves. | | | | The best jobs are jobs that help others. Doing |
| Self-employment takes discipline and motivation, | | | | something to help someone else feel great makes |
| but working for yourself has its perks too. You | | | | you feel great too. Many people suffer from |
| have complete control over your schedule, the | | | | chronic pain and stress. Massage helps ease pain |
| clients you see, and where you work. | | | | and relieve stress. After someone gets a |
| Get Started in a Growing Career | | | | treatment they are happier and feel much better. |
| The massage industry is growing. As massage | | | | Since people will always feel pain and stress, your |
| becomes more accepted you can find therapists | | | | services will always be in demand. |
| working in clinics, hospitals, chiropractic offices, | | | | |