Frequently Asked Questions

Massage Education

What are my options for massage school loans or financial aid?
How do I find the best sports massage training?
How do I find massage schools?
How do I choose a massage school?
What is the difference between and Eastern and Western massage curriculum?
What credentials should a massage school have?
What should I look for when visiting a massage school?
How long does massage school take?
What should I look for when visiting a massage school?
How do I become a massage therapist?
Who regulates and accredits massage schools?
What questions should I ask the massage school admissions representative?

Massage Careers

How much can a massage therapist or bodyworker earn?
How does a massage practitioner know how many continuing education units are required?
What are the requirements for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)?
What industries are employing massage practitioners or bodyworkers?
How many hours do massage therapists work per week?
How many massage therapists are there in the United States?
How do I get more massage therapy clients?
How do I market my massage therapy business?
How strong is the demand for massage therapy?
Is massage therapy a full-time or part-time career?
What is the massage therapist law of 1943?
What professional massage organizations should I join?

Massage Services

What is the history of Massage?
What is Therapeutic Massage?
Which massage technique is used most often?
What are the benefits of Therapeutic Massage/ Bodywork?
When is massage or bodywork not recommended?
What is a typical massage session like?

Massage Certification

Do I have to be licensed or certified to practice massage?
How do I renew my massage therapy license or certification?
How do I transfer my massage therapy license or certification?
Are continuing education hours required to renew my massage license or certification?
How do I get my massage therapy license?
What are my state's massage therapy license or certification requirements?