5 Benefits of a Career as a Medical Massage Therapist

A person is getting their back worked on the massage table.

 

Are you looking for a new, stable, and rewarding career in healthcare? Guess what? You don’t have to go through years and years of university classes and come out with a huge debt-load. You can train to be a medical massage therapist in just 9 Months! There are many benefits to being a medical massage therapist (LMT) and helping people get relief from pain.

Here are some of the benefits of a career as a medical massage therapist…

A woman is getting her back massaged by another person.
  1. Helping others: As a medical massage therapist, you have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. By helping them alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve their overall wellbeing, you can positively impact their quality of life.
  2. Flexibility: Massage therapy is a flexible profession that can be tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you prefer to work full-time or part-time, in a spa. medical facility, or in your own private practice, you have the ability to design your own schedule and work environment.
  3. Job demand: As the population ages and becomes more interested in alternative forms of healthcare, the demand for medical massage therapists is expected to increase. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2019 to 2029 — much faster than the average for all occupations.
  4. Physical benefits: Performing massage therapy can also provide physical benefits for the therapist. By using proper body mechanics and applying pressure effectively, massage therapists can improve their own strength, flexibility, and endurance.
  5. Emotional rewards: Finally, helping others and seeing the positive impact of your work can be emotionally rewarding. Knowing that you are making a difference in people’s lives can provide a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that is hard to find in other professions.

Career Options for a Medical Massage Therapist

Medical massage therapy is a stable, high-demand, & exciting career! When you graduate from our 9-month program, you have 2 promising career choices…

  1. Guaranteed job placement – in high demand! Or…
  2. Become an independent business owner!

Whichever path you choose, you can trust us to guide you in the right direction…

If you’re interested in enrolling in the January 2024, program to become a Licensed Massage Therapist, with a Specialty in Medical Massage and Wellness — there are a couple options, call now to discuss. Click here to download our Catalog. The next step is to call us for a personal tour: 800-615-1342. Once this cohort is full, we will start a waitlist for a possible 2nd Fall Cohort.

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