Massage Therapy Training and a Career in Swedish Massage

April 21, 2005
by Dawn West
dawn.west@hqpublications.com
Health Care Programs Columnist

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If you're looking to begin a career in massage therapy with a focus in Swedish massage, courses that can provide you with the training you need are available at schools around the country. So whether you live in Los Angeles or rural Maine, you can track down a program to help you launch your massage therapy career.

What Will I Learn in Swedish Massage Courses?

In a Swedish massage training program, you can expect to practice Swedish massage techniques. You'll gain the hands-on experience that is essential to finding a job after you complete your training. You can also expect to learn about the business side of massage, the ethics of massage, musculoskeletal anatomy, and Swedish massage's therapeutic applications. Courses in Swedish massage are typically offered as part of a more general massage therapy training program, but it's also possible for you to take them individually, outside a certification program.

A Massage Therapy Career

A number of states require massage therapists to hold a license, and courses in Swedish massage can help you meet the requirements for licensure. In addition, courses in Swedish massage can open great career opportunities to you. More and more Americans are looking to take care of their bodies and minds, and many are turning to relaxing and therapeutic treatments like Swedish massage in their quest for health and rejuvenation. As a result, the number of jobs for people with massage therapy training, including Swedish massage training, is growing rapidly. With your Swedish massage training literally in hand, you can be prepared to take massage therapy positions with employers from health clubs and physical therapists to spas, resorts, and salons.

About the Author

Dawn West is an avid gardener and freelance writer. When she's not gardening, her previous experience includes working for the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance, a not-for-profit in New York City, developing programming for a business news radio station in Boston and serving as the director for several educational programs for at-risk youth. Dawn holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University, but was also educated in the yard by her green-thumbed father.

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