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Massage Therapy Degree or Certficate Program at Carrington College
Relax – Massage Therapist jobs are forecast to grow 19% by 2018!*
Massage therapists bring positive well-being to their clients via therapeutic and remedial massage treatments, as well as through other kinds of body conditioning treatments. The Carrington College Massage Therapy classes can give you the skills needed for entry-level positions in health clubs, resorts, retail centers, country clubs, community service associations, or as a self-employed massage therapist.
Study our Massage Therapy program and you’ll receive the practical training you need to help you succeed in a career as a massage therapist. Here are several great reasons to think about attending Massage Therapy classes at Carrington College:
- Our Massage Therapy classes cover techniques like Shiatsu, Sports, and Swedish Massage
- A mix of formal classroom sessions, and lab practice in a spa-like setting
- An externship gives you hands-on experience with actual clients
- The program prepares you to sit for the National Certification Exam
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Graduates of the Carrington College Massage Therapy training program can learn Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue applications, Shiatsu, chair massage, dry room spa techniques, plus a variety of site-specific treatments. Students also learn about anatomy, physiology, terminology, and the function and structure of skeletal, muscular, and internal systems. Our massage therapy education also covers the ethical, legal, and business concerns of running your own massage therapy business, as well as the communication and practice management skills needed to be self-employed.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Carrington College Massage Therapy certificate or associate degree, you should be prepared for the National Certification Exam, and have the skills and the confidence to:
- Perform a variety of massage therapy techniques competently
- Address client problem areas with specific therapeutic treatments
- Build your own practice as a self-employed massage therapist
- Demonstrate your skills and aptitude in critical thinking, information management, personal and professional development, communication skills, respect and responsibility
Touch your future with a career in Massage Therapy
Employment of massage therapists is forecast grow over the coming years. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the availability of massage therapy jobs is expected to increase by 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is from more people learning about the benefits that massage therapy can bring to their overall health.* Discuss you’re your options with a Carrington College Admissions Representative?
The Carrington College Massage Therapy program is available at the following campus locations - Mesa, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Boise, ID, Albuquerque, NM, and Spokane, WA; program availability varies by location, and culminates in either a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Massage Therapy.
