Become a Massage Therapist and make a difference in the lives of others

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others and want to help enhance people’s health and well-being? Can you envision yourself providing therapeutic touch to others? Have you ever experienced the numerous benefits of a massage? If so, you should consider becoming a massage therapist! Arizona College offers comprehensive massage therapy training at our Glendale campus. Our hands-on massage therapy program, which takes 35 weeks and has flexible start dates, prepares you with the education and skills required for success in the field.

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Identify Appropriate Therapeutic Treatments

Massage therapists use touch to manipulate soft-tissue muscles of the body, providing beneficial treatments and relief from pain. One of their key responsibilities is identifying appropriate therapeutic treatments for their clients. Massage therapy practitioners can provide different types of bodywork, including deep-tissue massage, Swedish massage, sports massage, and prenatal massage. For many of these techniques, repetitive motion is required for the therapist to fully knead the tissues of the body.

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Flexible Work Environments

Massage therapists have flexibility in terms of work environments and specializations. Therapists can work in a variety of commercial or medical settings, including spas, clinics, and fitness centers. Some even opt for self-employment and open private practices.

What Does a Massage Therapist Do?

Massage therapists’ job descriptions vary based on the type of therapeutic massages they perform and their workplaces. Massage therapist qualifications and responsibilities can include:

 

In most states, including Arizona, you must be a licensed massage therapist to practice in the field. A massage therapy license is obtained through the state board of massage therapy. Certified massage therapists may pursue a credential through the National Certification Board as well.

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What is the Job Outlook for Massage Therapists?

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), massage therapists held approximately 134,300 jobs in 2022. Employment is expected to grow faster than average, with the BLS estimating an increase of 24,600 jobs (18% growth) from 2022-2032.

Are you ready to take your first step to your future as a massage therapist? Fill out a request for information form to connect with the Admissions team at Arizona College of Allied Health and learn more about our massage therapy certificate program!

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