In recent years, more and more people have discovered the benefits of massage therapy.
Once thought of as strictly a pampering activity, various massage techniques are now available to improve people’s health and well-being, and have been found to help those seeking pain management, stress reduction, circulation improvement, and general relaxation. Many medical insurers have also started to recognize the advantages of this service, and have increased the demand for practitioners by covering certain forms of muscle manipulation, as well as adjunctive therapies such as hydrotherapy and reflexology.
You can get in on this growing field when you enroll in Northwestern Business College’s new certificate program in Massage Therapy.
According to Salary.com, massage therapists earn a median salary of $49,159 per year. However, the federal government recently classified massage therapy as a growing occupation, and predicted that growth in this field will increase at a rate more than double the national average for other professions.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-2005 edition.
Massage therapy is a rapidly growing profession, and a number of employers are adding massage therapists to their staff, including sports medicine centers, holistic health centers, chiropractic and naprapathic practices, orthopedic clinics, health and fitness centers, spas, and physical/occupational therapy departments.
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