Recommendations for massage therapy classes

[Guest guest]

Hello, Everyone.

 

I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

most appreciative. Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Greetings and welcome to the group!

In finding a Massage Therapy school, I looked at the curicculum, the

availability for

financial aid and also to make sure they were accredited and recognized for

the National Certification. I'm not sure what area you live in, but there are

several good schools, as well as the " cattle car " types that shove people in and

out in 6 months.

Make sure your school gives a comprehensive, structured learning program.

Nothing will completely prepare you for everything you may face, but getting

with a good school that also offers Continuing Education will be a great thing

to check as well!

I wish you well and Good Luck in your search!

Keith

 

tlcoombes <tlcoombes wrote:

Hello, Everyone.

 

I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

most appreciative. Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Keith

 

 

 

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Hippocrates

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

, " tlcoombes " <tlcoombes

wrote:

>

> Hello, Everyone.

>

> I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

> massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

> by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

> I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

> most appreciative. Thanks.

>

Well, first off, you want to make sure that your school is recognized

by the National Board for Bodywork and Massage Therapy. They're the

licensing organization. The 2nd thing I'd look for is a school that

is part of a community or technical college curriculum. The 3rd thing

to consider is price.

 

Mary

[Guest guest]

I agree with everything that Keith said here. I would add some specific

questions to ask of schools as you interview them. They will want to

interview you (or they should-there's a clue-if they don't want to

interview you, you probably don't want their program). You need to come

to the interview with your own questions of them.

 

1) How long have the teachers of various courses been teaching?

(are they recent grads themselves or have they been in practice for a

while)

2) Does the program include an " integrated " process, that is, teach

you significantly in 2 or 3 modalities (e.g. Swedish Massage, Deep

Tissue, Neuro-muscular therapy)? 2 or 3 is about all you should expect

in a 500-750 hour program. If they promise to teacher 10 modalities in

that time, you are being short-changed.

3) Does the program include a business course (full course) or a

weekend discussing business topics. You cannot beat a full course, and

you will need it in ways you cannot imagine right now.

4) Does the program teach you how to screen cold-calls? Sounds

cynical, but this is important for your safety and for your practice.

5) What sort of continued ed opportunities does your school offer

after you graduate.

 

Robert

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Keith Wyrick

Tuesday, August 01, 2006 1:05 PM

 

Re: Recommendations for massage therapy

classes

 

Greetings and welcome to the group!

In finding a Massage Therapy school, I looked at the curicculum, the

availability for

financial aid and also to make sure they were accredited and recognized

for the National Certification. I'm not sure what area you live in, but

there are several good schools, as well as the " cattle car " types that

shove people in and out in 6 months.

Make sure your school gives a comprehensive, structured learning

program. Nothing will completely prepare you for everything you may

face, but getting with a good school that also offers Continuing

Education will be a great thing to check as well!

I wish you well and Good Luck in your search!

Keith

 

tlcoombes <tlcoombes (AT) (DOT) <tlcoombes%40> com> wrote:

Hello, Everyone.

 

I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

most appreciative. Thanks.

 

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Keith

 

 

 

" Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm "

Hippocrates

 

 

 

Groups are talking. We & acute;re listening. Check out the handy changes

to .

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you, everyone, for the advice. It already is a great help in

helping me narrow down my list. Wish me luck!

[Guest guest]

Hi

 

I would also look for a school that includes in their curriculum, an in depth

study of all the bones and muscles of the body as well as all the systems of the

body.

 

If you can gain a better understanding of how the body works and can visualize

all the muscles under skin as you work, you'll be a better therapist.

 

I agree that you've GOT to find a school that's recognized by the National

Board. Don't settle for a school that claims to teach you massage without

details on body systems and every muscle and bone in the body.

 

Good luck to you! It's a wonderfully fulfilling job. Don't get caught up in

how much money you can make, that will come if you first focus on the good you

can do.

 

Best wishes to you,

~Connie

LMT and mother of 3!

 

Mary <mary_mizio wrote:

, " tlcoombes " <tlcoombes

wrote:

>

> Hello, Everyone.

>

> I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

> massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

> by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

> I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

> most appreciative. Thanks.

>

Well, first off, you want to make sure that your school is recognized

by the National Board for Bodywork and Massage Therapy. They're the

licensing organization. The 2nd thing I'd look for is a school that

is part of a community or technical college curriculum. The 3rd thing

to consider is price.

 

Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I has the same dilema when I was looking to go to school as a LMT. I

called each school and made an appointment to visit and talk to the

instructors. The one school that I chose had me take a placement test.

What works for others may not work for you so an afternoon visit is your

best bet. Also, talk to the schools financial aid department. Make

sure that they are knowledgable and can help you with getting you funded

for your schooling!

 

 

 

Good Luck!

 

 

, " tlcoombes " <tlcoombes

wrote:

>

> Hello, Everyone.

>

> I am a new member to this group. I am very interested in becoming a

> massage therapist. I have been looking at different programs offered

> by different facilities around my home. I guess my question is how do

> I choose a good school? If anyone has any suggestions, I would be

> most appreciative. Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Great advise....

Appreciate another therapist taking the time to care.

todd, va beach

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Im not sure where you live >But I attend Heritage Institute , you

can look them up on the internet ,I am pleased with all they teach .

The class is longer than alot of offers ,But we learn about alot of

different aspects related to massage . Suzy