Why Choose a Career in Massage Therapy?

We asked a few of our students and alumni why they chose this career. For many it was for the flexible schedule, for some it was the money, everyone shared one thing in common, they love helping others. Here are just a few of the reasons they shared with us:

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Massage Therapy is a rapidly growing profession. Did you know…?

Consumers visit massage therapists 230 million times each year.

A total of 30% of adults say they had a massage in the past five years, compared with 17% in 1997.

The percentage of American adults receiving one or more massages from a massage therapist in 2006 (18%) more than doubled since 1997 (8%).

Among people who had experienced severe back, neck or shoulder pain, the rate of use of massage therapy increased from 14.6% in 1996 to 19.4% in 1999.

Doctors and consumers are turning more and more to massage as an adjunct to regular health practices. 59% of physicians recommend massage therapy to inquiring patients.

Employment for Massage Therapists is expected to increase more than 20% from 2004 to 2014.

Annually, Massage Therapy is an $11 billion to $15 billion industry.

Our massage school in San Francisco , Los Angeles, and other California locations not only gives you theoretical training but also lends you practical hands on massage. Be a part of this rapidly growing profession. Feel free to join our accredited massage school in California.