2. Qualities needed
• Communication skills.
• Decision making.
• Empathy.
• Physical stamina.

3. How to become a massage therapist
• Go to public or private school.
• Most schools require at least 500 hours of
study.
• Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, business
management, ethics, and hands-on practice.
• Massage Therapy License in Iowa.

4. Carlson College of Massage Therapy
• Costs $8,000.
• Located in Anamosa.
• Only institution in Iowa accredited by COMTA.

5. Salary
• Average pay is $34,000.
• Lowest 10% earn $17,000 and top 10% earn
69,000.

6. Employment
• In 2010- 153,700 jobs.
• Projected for 2020- 184,600 jobs.

7. What a massage therapist does
• Treat clients using touch to
manipulate soft tissue
muscles.
• Talk to clients about
medical history.
• Locate painful parts of the
body.
• Help patients improve
posture, stretching, and
strengthening the body.

8. Work environment
• Most work part time.
• Work in private
offices, spas, hospitals, and
fitness centers.
• Rehab clients- well lit
setting.
• Relaxing clients- dimly lit
room, candles, incense, and
calm soothing music.