The Beginner's Guide to Establishing a Career in Massage

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The Beginners Guide to Establishing a Career in
Massage
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• With massage therapy gaining popularity these
  days, more and more people are becoming
  interested about pursuing a career in massage.
  Another consideration individuals are choosing
  this profession because of work flexibility.
  Massage therapists can practice their skills at
  their preferred time and location and can even
  work as independent practitioners.

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• So, what does it takes to start a career in
  massage?
• This guide will briefly explicate the steps one
  has to undertake in order to establish a
  successful career in this field.

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1. Choose a Reliable Massage School
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• They are over 300 accredited massage institutions
  in the United States and choosing the best one
  wont surely be as easy as abc.

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2. Complete an Accredited Training Program
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• Massage programs only require a minimum of high
  school diploma, but post-secondary education is
  an edge.

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3. Meet the Requirements
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• Upon graduation, the next step is to comply all
  the requirements of your state or anywhere you
  desire where massage therapy is strictly
  regulated.

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4. Obtain a Board Certification
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• A board certification indicates that a massage
  therapist has accomplished a higher degree of
  professional achievement above entry level
  licensure.

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5. Join a Professional Association
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• Professional organizations, like the American
  Massage Therapy Association, provide massage
  therapists assistance and opportunities in the
  field and help advance them in their practice.

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