Therapeutic Massage - Sandhills Community College

Therapeutic Massage from Sandhills Community College is a Campus Associate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Careers in Therapeutic Massage The Greek physician Hippocrates first documented the medical benefits of ?friction? in Western culture around 400 B.C. Today, therapeutic massage is used as a means of treating painful ailments, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health. The Therapeutic Massage program at Sandhills Community College prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan. Employment Outlook Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than average for all occupations. Increased interest in alternative medicine and holistic healing will translate into new openings for those skilled in massage therapy. Massage therapy?s growing acceptance as a medical tool, particularly by the medical provider and insurance industries, will have the greatest impact on new job growth for massage therapists. Older citizens in nursing homes or assisted living facilities are also finding benefits from massage , such as increased energy levels and reduced health problems. However, demand for massage therapy is presently greatest among young adults, and they are likely to continue to enjoy the benefits of massage therapy as they age. Employment opportunities in North Carolina may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs, and private practice. Our Program The Therapeutic Massage curriculum offers two options, a degree program and a diploma program. Students completing the diploma curriculum will be eligible to take a National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Completion of the degree program is highly recommended as it prepares the graduate with a broader knowledge base in the field of massage. Courses will include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage , ethical/legal issues, business practices and psychology. View more details on Sandhills Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.