| Learning massage therapy is not only a great | | | | good match for a person who likes to travel and |
| way to help people, it is a great career move. | | | | meet a wide variety of people. |
| More and more people are interested in | | | | Sports Massage - A sports massage therapist |
| alternative health care options, and massage | | | | works with athletes to help heal and prevent |
| therapy is one of the faster-growing | | | | injuries. A perfect match for some one who loves |
| sub-industries in healthcare. It is a great | | | | sports or physical fitness, learning massage |
| opportunity for anyone interested in helping people | | | | therapy for sports can net a job with a sports |
| in a field with lots of personal interaction. | | | | team or at a fitness center. |
| Here are four common career options for a | | | | Medical/ Clinical Massage - Many therapists take |
| qualified massage therapist: | | | | this career route because it offers the best |
| Relaxation/Spa Massage - Perhaps the most | | | | opportunities to help people in need. Clinical |
| popular, this field focuses on stress management | | | | massage therapists help patients deal with pain |
| and relaxation treatments. Often the location of | | | | and recover from injuries and often get referrals |
| practice is upscale, like a city salon, casino, cruise | | | | from doctors for pain management. |
| ship, hotel or resort. | | | | No matter what your motivation for learning |
| Corporate/Onsite Massage - This field requires | | | | massage therapy, you can be certain that there |
| travel to the client site, sometimes an office | | | | are plenty of diverse opportunities available and |
| setting, to perform massage therapy. It can be a | | | | plenty of chances to develop a fulfilling career. |