How Do I Choose the Best Massage Therapy Education or School?

September 9, 2009 by whymassagetherapy
Filed under Career

If you are considering a career in massage therapy, you need to make sure that you are going to purse the best education possible. This choice will set the stage for years to come, so choose your school wisely. After all, the best massage therapy education won’t be cheap or easy, but it will set you up for future success as a massage professional if you decide to go for it.

Here are some quick tips on how to choose the best education possible:

1. Get to know the massage therapy regulations in your state or province concerning the practice of massage therapy. Does the school in which you are interested comply with the standards? Is the college or education program recognized by these regulatory bodies?

2. How successful are previous graduates? Do they own their own businesses, or are they working in the type of field in which you’re interested? For example, sports, rehabilitation, spa etc. Keep in mind that someone’s ambition is not dependent on the school where they went, but a good educational foundation will help set a therapist up for success.

3. How interested are potential employers in the school’s graduates? For example, how many students have jobs before graduation, and where are the jobs located? (hint: graduates who are going to well-established and reputable clinics are an indication of the quality of the massage training program.)

4. Is there a job board at the school? What types of employers are actively seeking the graduates?

5. Are the students and graduates generally happy with the program?

6. Do students have the opportunity to treat members of the public at a student clinic, and do they have opportunities to network with professionals in the industry?

7. What do current massage therapists think of the program you want to pursue? No school is perfect, but if you get an overall thumbs up for the program then it will in all likelihood be worth your while.

There are several great options for massage therapy education, so sometimes it may just come down to how a college “feels” to you. If you get good feedback from students and professionals alike, and the school “feels” right to you, you can be quite confident that you are pursuing the best massage therapy education for your needs.

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