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Massage Therapist from: http://www.communityhealthcareers.com/careers_massage.htmMassage therapists use massage techniques to relieve physical symptoms of stress and pain in their clients. Massage therapy is also used to aid healing in injured soft tissue or joints. The Cool Things They Do:
Massage therapists usually work indoors, and many travel to clients’ places of business or residence. Therapy is physically demanding work, requiring standing and massaging for many hours at a time. Traveling therapists must often carry a modest amount of equipment from place to place. Hours depend on the physical stamina of the therapist. Many therapists work part-time. Most Massage Therapists Work In:
Personal Characteristics/Skills:
Massage Therapy Certificate or Diploma Program at a Community College Length of Study/Training: 2 years post-secondary followed by 2,200 hours of supervised training Certification (s): Ontario: Registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) Helpful High School Courses:
Registered Massage Therapists are valued health care professionals who can work in many different settings, such as private clinics, wellness centers, medical/rehabilitation clinics, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, geriatric care settings, or clinics offering chiropractic, homeopathic and naturopathic care. Opportunities also exist in health spas/hotels, fitness institutes, sports organizations / sports trainers, theatre and dance groups, and tourist destinations and cruise ships. Self-employment is also an option through the performance of private house visits. Earnings:
Average hourly wages ($17.28) are close to the national average ($16.91). Average annual income varies depending on location, type of practice, skills, experience and number of clients. More Information:
Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance College of Massage Therapists of Ontario Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America Massage Therapy Canada Magazine Massage Magazine Job Futures: Other Technical Occupations in Health Care (Except Dental) |