3. welcome
to the massage profession
• Presentation Topics
– Benefits of massage
– Approaches to massage
– Career opportunities
– Education credentials
– Financial expectations
– What to expect in massage school
– Professional support
5. • Massage Career
A healthcare profession
where structured,
professional touch is
used to achieve a
broad range of
therapeutic goals
approaches
Defining: Massage Therapy Career
6. • Swedish massage
• Deep tissue
• Spa therapies
• Chair massage
• Others
western approaches
to massage and bodywork
7. • Foundation concepts
– Yin and yang
– Qi (Chi)
– Five elements
• Acupressure
• Shiatsu
– Clothed style
– On floor or table
eastern approaches
to massage and bodywork
8. • Define your career
– Variety of locations
– Varied clientele
– Schedule flexibility
– Full-time
– Part-time
– Continued growth
careers
opportunities in massage and bodywork
9. • Work with other
certified Massage
Therapists to offer
wellness and
healthcare massage
to a variety of
client types.
careers
work in a massage clinic
10. • Work with a variety of
other health
professionals to
support wellness for
body, mind, and
spirit. It may be
Acupuncturists,
Doctors, Nutritionists
careers
work in a wellness center
11. • Self employment
has many benefits,
is flexible and
requires the
therapist to also
be a business
person.
careers
start a private practice
12. • Spa work is varied
and creative
• Spas are currently
the number one
employer of
massage therapists
careers
work at a spa
13. • Chiropractic office
• Hospital
• Hospice
• Naturopathic practice
• Sports medicine clinic
• Physical therapy office
• Rehabilitation center
careers
work in a medical setting
14. • Travel
• Meet new people
• Practice on a variety
of client types
• Long shifts common
• Physical fitness a
must
careers
work on a cruise ship
16. • Geriatric clients
• Pregnancy women
• Athletes
• Chronically ill
• Physically challenged
• Animals
careers
work with clients with special needs
17. BACN Entrance Info
• BPPE Approved
• Basic Math & English entrance exam
• School requirements
– Official HS Transcript
– Medical
– Background Check
– Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
18. financial expectations
• Common price range
for massage $40 - $90 /
hour
• Employee $15 - $40 /
hour
• Annual income range
$10,000 - $60,000
• Rare for a therapist to
give 40 hours of
massage in a week
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what to expect in massage school
• Tolerance
• Respect for diversity
• Draping and proper
technical training
• Acceptance of body types
• Acceptance of all cultures
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What to expect at Bay Area College of
Nursing: Massage Therapy Program
• 600 Program hours
• Many start dates
• Day & Night
Schedules
• Daly City and San
Jose locations