Tag: massage therapy skills

Opportunities for working abroad may seem like a fantasy for some massage therapists. However, this dream has become a reality for many. Although the process is not without its challenges, if you pursue the proper license and education, you may be able to work as an in-house or mobile massage therapist in paradise! We help […]

April 23, 2015

Not-So-Typical Day as a Massage Therapist

Become A Massage Therapist

There really isn’t a “typical day” as a massage therapist, because most massage therapists have very flexible schedules. In fact, if you own your own practice it is likely that you will set your hours based on what fits best with your schedule. Other factors that vary among massage therapists are specialties, willingness to travel […]

April 23, 2015

Massage Therapy Practitioners

Become A Massage Therapist

The physical demands of a massage therapy career Massage therapy is a physically demanding career. Because they use the same muscles and recurring movements, massage therapists face repetitive motion injuries that few people experience. Many massage therapy practitioners develop pain and discomfort by falling into bad habits. In order to prevent these types of injuries, […]

April 23, 2015

Massage Therapist Skills

Massage Training

Think you have what it takes to succeed in massage therapy? Well, if you’re training with First Institute, so do we! Within the Massage Therapy program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of proper massage therapy, as well as gather a deeper understanding of the massage business as a whole. Here, we explain what we […]