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Great Bay Community College
&
Your Massage Bodywork
Career
welcome to the massage profession
• Presentation Topics
– Benefits of massage
– Approaches to massage
– Career opportunities
– Massage credentials
– Financial expectations
– What to expect in massage school
– Support from ABMP
• Relaxes
• Stimulates circulation
• Supports waste elimination
• Relieves muscle tension
• Improves muscular balance
• Supports free movement
• Relieves pain
• Promotes wellness
wellnessgeneral benefits of massage
• MassageA healthcare profession
where structured, professional touch is used to achieve a broad range of therapeutic goals
– Relaxation– Pain relief– Better sleep quality
approachesto massage
• Swedish massage
• Deep tissue
• Myofascial release
• Neuromuscular therapy
• Spa therapies
• Chair massage
western approaches to massage and bodywork
• Foundation concepts – Yin and Yang/Balance
– Qi/Prana
– Five elements
• Acupressure
• Shiatsu
• Thai massage
• Others
eastern approaches to massage and bodywork
• Define your career – Variety of locations
– Varied clientele
– Schedule flexibility
– Full-time
– Part-time
– Continued growth/Education
careers opportunities in massage and bodywork
• Work with other massage therapists to offer wellness and healthcare massage to a variety of client types.
careers work in a massage clinic
• Work with a variety of other health professionals to support wellness for body, mind, and spirit.
careers work in a wellness center
• Self employment has many benefits, is flexible and requires the therapist to also be a business person.
careers start a private practice
• Spa work is varied and creative
• Spas are currently the number one employer of massage therapists
careers work at a spa
• Chiropractic office
• Hospital
• Hospice
• Naturopathic practice
• Sports medicine clinic
• Physical therapy office
• Rehabilitation center
careers work in a medical setting
• Travel
• Meet new people
• Practice on a variety of client types
• Long shifts common
• Endurance is a must
careers work on a cruise ship
• Part-time
• Full-time
• Variety of locations – Malls– Airports– Events – Offices
careers work onsite providing seated massage
• Geriatric clients
• Pregnant women
• Athletes
• Chronically ill
• Physically challenged
• Animals
• Children
careers work with clients with special needs
NH massage credentials • Licensed Massage Therapist
• 750 Hours Education– Anatomy and Physiology
– Kinesiology
– Pathology
– Hands on Theory and Techniques
– Ethics
– Business
• Pass a Licensing Exam
• Continuing Education
financial expectations
• Common price range for massage $40 - $90 / hour
• Employee $15 - $40 / hour + gratuities
• Annual income range $10,000 - $60,000
• Rare for a therapist to give 40 hours of massage in a week
grow what to expect in massage school
• Tolerance • Respect for diversity • Draping Procedures• Acceptance of body types • Science/Wellness Focus• Comfortable with touch• Fun!
grow what to expect in massage school
• September 2015 • AM and PM
programs available• 9-1 or 5:30-9:30
• Weekly schedule– Mon, Tues, Thurs
plus clinic hours