This is it: after many months in a massage therapy program (and, in most states, after successfully passing the MBLEx exam), you’re ready to launch your massage practice. Congratulations! The road hasn’t been easy, but you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back. While every state has different requirements when it comes to […]
With an estimated 325,000 to 375,000 massage school therapists and students attending massage school in the U.S. alone, the state of massage has never been better. The sometimes rigorous educational guidelines one must meet to become a licensed massage therapist are there to ensure quality and proper therapeutic value is being transferred. In order to […]
Massage is a traditional practice nearly as old as humanity. The relaxation and muscular relief from a good massage can, at the very least, lift your spirits. There are many ancient traditional massages that have passed down from generation to generation, and its practice has yet to be lost to history. Perhaps it’s because 87% […]
Getting a massage is one of the most relaxing, therapeutic ways you can spend your money. Research indicates that many people feel the same way. The massage therapy industry grew to $12.1 billion in 2015 in the United States and shows signs of continued growth. For the average person, getting a massage is just relaxing […]
Today, your massage therapist earns an average wage of $46 an hour for all massage-related work. That’s because the modern massage therapist must be familiar with a wide variety of techniques, from therapeutic sports massage to relaxing couples massages. In fact, to stay up to date, many massage practitioners must take massage therapy CEU courses […]
A career in massage therapy can be wonderfully rewarding. The American Massage Therapy Association has found that 89% of consumers who receive massages believe that massage therapy can be effective in relieving pain. In addition, more and more insurance companies and health care organizations are offering massage as an alternative to high-cost, high-risk pain relief treatments. However, […]
If you are looking for a career in massage therapy, you should consider taking a continuing education unit (CEU) course. In fact, 94% of massage therapists have taken continuing education classes, making it all but necessary for an aspiring professional to do the same. Competition is tough in this field, especially for those looking to […]
Courses in continuing education can be beneficial to anyone, but especially massage therapists. NCBTMB requirements for massage therapy are targeted to help refresh the therapist’s daily practice and assist them to learn new skills to meet the needs of their clients. It may seem daunting to consider taking massage therapy courses on top of your […]
What are CEUs? Much like other professional practices, massage requires a constant knowledge update. For LMTs, this update comes in the form of massage continuing education units or CEUs. Depending on your state, you will need to complete a certain number of CEU hours periodically. These can be completed in person, but many massage therapists […]
As a massage therapist, you studied and practices extensively to earn your title. And now, you are able to grow your career. Much of this career development and growth is dictated by NCBTMB requirements. With an estimated 325,000 to 375,000 massage therapists and massage school students in the United States, these requirements ensure that those […]