The field of massage therapy is growing rapidly. There is an expanding public interest in the forms of healthcare that promote well –being and higher quality of life.
Wheeling, IL, September 18, 2009 — Massage therapy is a rewarding career both personally and professionally. Massage is a healing art as well as a science. It is a balance of academic knowledge, clinical skill and self-awareness.
Choosing the Right Massage Therapy Program
The general requirement to become a massage therapist is a high school diploma or GED. A personal interview may also be required since personal characteristics, excellent communication skills and empathy are important due to the high level of personal interaction.
The program curriculum to become a massage therapist will consist of both theory and practice. Subjects covered will include anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, hands-on practice under instructor supervision, ethics and business practices. Many massage schools such as SOLEX Massage School in Wheeling, IL (a northwest suburb of Chicago, IL) offer community outreach events and a supervised student clinic that is open to the public for as little as $25 per hour. This gives students the opportunity to work on a variety of different people as they complete their required hours of clinical massage.
Career as Massage Therapist in Chicago area.
Career Opportunities
A licensed massage therapist can practice in a variety of settings. These settings include chiropractic offices, physical therapy clinics, sports medicine clinics, holistic health clinics, massage therapy clinics, salons/spas, hotels/resorts, corporations, cruise ships, health clubs/fitness centers, nursing homes, hospitals, storefronts/malls and more. Some massage therapists also make house calls.
How Can I Afford Tuition?
Ask your school of choice if Federal Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Some schools may offer individual payment plans.
Written By:
Beverly Sims
847-495-7110
SOLEX Massage School
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Beverly Sims
SOLEX Massage School
350 E. Dundee Rd. Suite 207
Wheeling, IL 60090
847-495-7110
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http://massage.solex.edu
