The Bay Area College of Nursing offers a comprehensive massage therapy program that covers various massage techniques and the benefits of massage, including career opportunities and financial expectations. Students can work in diverse settings such as wellness centers, spas, medical offices, and even cruise ships with flexible schedules. The program consists of 600 hours of training, with multiple start dates and locations in Daly City and San Jose.

1. Bay Area College of Nursing: Massage Therapy Program
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Your
Massage
Bodywork
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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

4. • Relaxes body/mind
• Stimulates circulation
• Supports waste elimination
• Relieves muscle tension
• Improves muscular balance
• Supports free movement
• Relieves pain
• Promotes wellness
wellness
general benefits of massage

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

15. • Part-time
• Full-time
• Variety of locations
– Malls
– Airports
– Events
– Offices
careers
work onsite providing seated massage

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