Massage Therapy As A Career

The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S.

Massage Therapy as a Career

Massage therapy can be a rewarding and flexible career

• In 2009, the average annual income for a massage therapist (including tips) who provides approximately 16 hours of massage per week was $37,123, compared to incomes in 2006 of $28,170 for full-time healthcare support workers; $27,190 for full-time medical assistants and $23,290 for occupational therapist aides.

• While massage therapists work in a variety of work environments, sole practitioners or independent contractors account for the largest percentage of practicing therapists (96 percent). Thirty-eight percent work at least part of their time at a client’s home/business/corporate setting or their home, 25 percent in a healthcare setting, and 23 percent in a spa setting.

• Eighty-three (83) percent started practicing massage therapy as a second career.

• Sixty two percent of massage therapists say they would not want to work more hours of massage than they presently do.

• More than half of massage therapists (54 percent) also earn income working in another profession.

• Of those massage therapists who earn income working in another profession 26 percent practice other form of bodywork, while 22 percent work in healthcare and 21 percent work in education.

Become a professional in one of the fastest growing industries in the country.  You can graduate in only 6 months at the Center for Massage & Natural Health.  Federal Financial Aid available-you may qualify to receive $6500 in Pell Grants, scholarships and discounts!  Classes start June 1st.  Visit our website at http://www.centerformassage.com for all the details on our program and how to enroll TODAY!

OR come to our Career Day Event this Saturday, April 17th and experience what it is like to be a "Student for the Day" at CFMNH.  We'd love to have you spend the day with us at our beautiful 24-acre Blue Ridge Mountain campus!  RSVP to info@centerformassage.com, online from our website at http://www.centerformassage.com, or by phone at 828-658-0814.  Hope to see you there!