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3. Your
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Massage
Bodywork
Career

4. 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

5. wellness general benefits of massage Relaxes Stimulates circulation
Supports waste elimination
Relieves muscle tension
Improves muscular balance
Supports free movement
Relieves pain
Promotes wellness

6. approaches to massage Massage
A healthcare profession where structured, professional touch is used to achieve a broad range of therapeutic goals

7. western approaches to massage and bodywork Swedish massage Deep tissue
Myofascial release
Neuromuscular therapy
Spa therapies
Chair massage
Others

8. eastern approaches to massage and bodywork Foundation concepts
Yin and yang Qi
Five elements
Acupressure
Shiatsu
Thai massage
Others

9. careers opportunities in massage and bodywork Define your career
Variety of locations
Varied clientele
Schedule flexibility
Full-time
Part-time
Continued growth

10. careers work in a massage clinic
Work with other massage therapists to offer wellness and healthcare massage to a variety of client types.

11. careers work in a wellness center
Work with a variety of other health professionals to support wellness for body, mind, and spirit.

12. careers start a private practice
Self employment has many benefits, is flexible and requires the therapist to also be a business person.

13. careers work at a spa Spa work is varied and creative
Spas are currently the number one employer of massage therapists

14. careers work in a medical setting Chiropractic office Hospital Hospice
Naturopathic practice
Sports medicine clinic
Physical therapy office
Rehabilitation center

15. careers work on a cruise ship Travel Meet new people
Practice on a variety of client types
Long shifts common
Physical fitness a must

16. careers work onsite providing seated massage Part-time Full-time
Variety of locations
Malls
Airports
Events
Offices

17. careers work with clients with special needs Geriatric clients
Pregnancy women
Athletes
Chronically ill
Physically challenged
Animals

18. massage credentials Massage designation Education requirements
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Massage designation
Education requirements
Credentialing process
Continuing education
Legal regulations

19. financial expectations Common price range for massage $40 - $90 / hour
Employee $15 - $40 / hour
Annual income range $10,000 - $60,000
Rare for a therapist to give 40 hours of massage in a week

20. grow what to expect in massage school Tolerance Respect for diversity
Draping and gluteal massage
Acceptance of body types
Compatibility with religion

21. grow what to expect in massage school Program hours Next start date
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Program hours
Next start date
Weekly schedule

22. support
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) is a membership organization serving massage, bodywork, and somatic professionals. Visit us and learn about support tools for students at