Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy Trainining Institute

Massage Therapy from Massage Therapy Trainining Institute is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Why Massage Therapy? Massage therapy is the fastest growing segment of natural health care, due largely to the growth in public demand for alternative approaches to health. But there are over 100 different massage therapy techniques available today, and it's hard to know where one should start. If you are uncertain of the type of bodywork you want to pursue, getting an education as a massage therapist first is a great way to begin and to set the groundwork for your future career. You can easily expand from your massage therapy training, and add new therapies to your practice in the future. Developing Your Career as a Massage Therapist There are many jobs available to recent massage school graduates in many diverse industries. Massage therapy is a profession on the rise. With substantial massage therapy career choices and opportunities to work in public or private practice, aspiring massage therapists face a bright future. Employment opportunities for massage therapists are expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate. Through 2012, massage therapists are likely to see a 20% to 35% increase in job opportunities. Massage therapists are hired to work in a number of private and public settings: Airports Fitness Centers Hospitals Nursing Homes Private Offices Shopping Malls Sports Medicine Facilities Studios Developing a rewarding massage therapy career can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Most successful massage therapists reach a good practice level within two years, though some take longer. Your practice will thrive if you focus on these important elements: Strive for quality work with each client Get involved in the community you practice in ? become genuinely involved Understand your ambition and goals Maintain positive energy levels Develop effective marketing and networking efforts Value your local reputation ? word of mouth can increase your clientele Have a warm and friendly personality Employment in a Rapidly Growing Health Industry While the use of massage is growing, the reasons people are turning to massage therapy are also expanding. More and more people recognize it as an important element in their overall health and wellness. ** Almost one-fourth of adult Americans say they've used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief. Of the people who had at least one massage in the last five years, 31 percent report they did so for health conditions such as pain management, injury rehabilitation, migraine control, or overall wellness. Eight-eight percent agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain. Eighty-seven percent agree that massage can be beneficial to health and wellness. Healthcare providers are increasingly promoting the benefits of massage to their patients. In July 2008, thirteen percent of adult Americans reported discussing massage therapy with their doctors or healthcare providers. Of those 13 percent, more than half (57 percent) said their doctor strongly recommended or encouraged it. More than half of massage therapists (69 percent) receive referrals from healthcare professionals. Massage therapy usage in hospitals is common. The number of hospitals offering massage therapy has increased by 30 percent in two years (from 2004 to 2006). Of the hospitals that have massage therapy programs, 71 percent indicate they offer massage for patient stress management and comfort while more than two-thirds (67 percent) utilize massage for pain management.10 Sixty-seven percent of hospitals with massage therapy programs offer massage to their staff for stress management. Massage therapists and consumers are in favor of integration of massage into healthcare. Over half of adult Americans (60 percent) would like to see their insurance cover massage therapy. Ninety-six percent of massage therapists agree massage therapy should be integrated into healthcare. View more details on Massage Therapy Trainining Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.