Great Bay Community College

&

Your Massage Bodywork

Career

welcome to the massage profession

• Presentation Topics

– Benefits of massage

– Approaches to massage

– Career opportunities

– Massage credentials

– Financial expectations

– What to expect in massage school

– Support from ABMP

• Relaxes

• Stimulates circulation

• Supports waste elimination

• Relieves muscle tension

• Improves muscular balance

• Supports free movement

• Relieves pain

• Promotes wellness

wellnessgeneral benefits of massage

• MassageA healthcare profession

where structured, professional touch is used to achieve a broad range of therapeutic goals

– Relaxation– Pain relief– Better sleep quality

approachesto massage

• Swedish massage

• Deep tissue

• Myofascial release

• Neuromuscular therapy

• Spa therapies

• Chair massage

western approaches to massage and bodywork

• Foundation concepts – Yin and Yang/Balance

– Qi/Prana

– Five elements

• Acupressure

• Shiatsu

• Thai massage

• Others

eastern approaches to massage and bodywork

• Define your career – Variety of locations

– Varied clientele

– Schedule flexibility

– Full-time

– Part-time

– Continued growth/Education

careers opportunities in massage and bodywork

• Work with other massage therapists to offer wellness and healthcare massage to a variety of client types.

careers work in a massage clinic

• Work with a variety of other health professionals to support wellness for body, mind, and spirit.

careers work in a wellness center

• Self employment has many benefits, is flexible and requires the therapist to also be a business person.

careers start a private practice

• Spa work is varied and creative

• Spas are currently the number one employer of massage therapists

careers work at a spa

• Chiropractic office

• Hospital

• Hospice

• Naturopathic practice

• Sports medicine clinic

• Physical therapy office

• Rehabilitation center

careers work in a medical setting

• Travel

• Meet new people

• Practice on a variety of client types

• Long shifts common

• Endurance is a must

careers work on a cruise ship

• Part-time

• Full-time

• Variety of locations – Malls– Airports– Events – Offices

careers work onsite providing seated massage

• Geriatric clients

• Pregnant women

• Athletes

• Chronically ill

• Physically challenged

• Animals

• Children

careers work with clients with special needs

NH massage credentials • Licensed Massage Therapist

• 750 Hours Education– Anatomy and Physiology

– Kinesiology

– Pathology

– Hands on Theory and Techniques

– Ethics

– Business

• Pass a Licensing Exam

• Continuing Education

financial expectations

• Common price range for massage $40 - $90 / hour

• Employee $15 - $40 / hour + gratuities

• Annual income range $10,000 - $60,000

• Rare for a therapist to give 40 hours of massage in a week

grow what to expect in massage school

• Tolerance • Respect for diversity • Draping Procedures• Acceptance of body types • Science/Wellness Focus• Comfortable with touch• Fun!

grow what to expect in massage school

• September 2015 • AM and PM

programs available• 9-1 or 5:30-9:30

• Weekly schedule– Mon, Tues, Thurs

plus clinic hours