Becoming A Massage Therapist

2008-10-15 10:14:59

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If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist, then you might want to explore this career further and find out for yourself if it fits your personality. The following are just some of the things that you can do to start investigating this career of becoming a massage therapist.

Have a Massage

If you have never gotten a massage before, then it is time for you to get one from different massage therapists. There is nothing like having a first-hand experience on how massage therapists do their work. Observe how these therapists perform the massage, and whether or not they are enjoying what they are doing.

You may also want to check out if massage therapist schools exist in your locality. In case you can only afford to get a massage from one therapist, you can check out student clinics of massage therapist schools. They usually offer massage services at a lower price as an important component of the student's training.

Ask Questions

It does not hurt to ask a therapist on how to start in becoming a massage therapist. Chances are therapists would be glad to tell you the highlights of their career experiences, whether good or bad. You may ask the questions during your massage session, or you can request for an appointment.

Practice Massage

Tell your family or friends that you have the desire to becoming a massage therapist and would like to practice massage with them. If they are amenable to it, provide them a short massage. See for yourself if your recipients feel good, or ask them if they are relieved of their stress or tension.

Enroll in One of Massage Therapist Schools

You would still need to take some classes in anatomy and physiology when becoming a massage therapist. Find good massage therapist schools in your area.


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