Why Choose Massage Therapy as a Career?

Consumer Demand
Massage therapy is gaining credibility among healthcare professionals and acceptance among the general public as a valuable therapeutic treatment. Statistics show that one in five adults received a massage in 2004, with nearly half seeking pain relief; using massage therapy as their preferred method for relieving pain (American Massage Therapy Association). The U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics said that, the profession is expected to grow at a faster than average rate, 35 percent by 2012. Competently trained therapists who have a passion for the field of massage will be needed to meet the demand as we move into the next decade.

Vocation of Helping People
There is no greater gift than to make a difference in the life of another person. As a massage therapist you focus on the whole person and provide therapeutic solutions for overuse injuries, chronic pain and relief from emotional and physical stress. As a garden grows, this vocation cultivates your own intuition, individuality, and caring qualities to produce a career that is congruent with whom you are.

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"There is no greater gift than to make a difference in the life of another person."

Run Your Own Business
The American Massage Therapy Association defines a full time practice as sixteen or more billable hours per week. Running a business is not just about giving massages. As a small business owner: scheduling clients, marketing, recordkeeping, billing insurance companies and communicating with other healthcare providers fills the rest of the week. Graduates choose full time or part time work hours depending upon their most important priorities in life at any given time. This vocation allows flexibility for parenting, pursuing educational goals, contributing time to charities or even another part time career.

Lifetime of Learning
Even though serving others is a reward in itself, a career in massage therapy opens the door to a lifetime of learning about the human body, health, and touch therapies. With the scientific advancements proving the effectiveness of massage, a student with an insatiable appetite for knowledge, will be perpetually challenged.

Physical Career
If you enjoy hiking, biking, walking, rock climbing, skiing, working out in the gym or another physical endeavor: this is the profession for you! Giving a quality massage will take physical, emotional, and spiritual energy; however like any form of exercise: the after effects of working hard are always physically and personally fulfilling!

Why Choose Massage Therapy as a Career? | Post Graduate Support

Sage School of Massage: Post – Graduate Support

Our commitment to our students does not end with graduation and licensure. Although, by law we cannot guarantee employment after graduation, we do offer free mentoring by appointment to every graduate. We will support our graduates by offering continuing education courses, workshops, and lectures. Through our community involvement and connections with employers, all career opportunities will be available for graduates to view on our website or at our office upon request.

After receiving an Oregon Massage Therapy License, graduates who desire to build a private practice may apply to Sage School of Massage’s “incubation” program. Incubation means: to develop gradually by planning. Qualified graduates will receive free mentoring, marketing ideas, and a massage office rent free, to help them develop a thriving massage practice gradually! For more details contact the executive director.

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