Why Choose a Career in Massage Therapy?

We asked a few of our students and alumni from our NHI Massage Schools why they chose this career. For many it was because massage jobs offer a flexible schedule, for some it was the money, everyone shared one thing in common, they love helping others. Here are just a few of the reasons they shared with us:

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Massage Therapy is a rapidly growing profession. Did you know…?

Consumers visit massage therapists 230 million times each year.

A total of 34% of adults say they had a massage in the past five years, compared with 17% in 1997.

The percentage of American adults receiving one or more massages from a massage therapist in 2009 (22%) nearly tripled since 1997 (8%).

Among people who had experienced severe back, neck or shoulder pain, the rate of use of massage therapy increased from 14.6% in 1996 to 19.4% in 1999.

in 2009, more than two-thirds of massage therapists (76%) indicate they receive referrals from health care professionals.

Massage Jobs are expected to increase more than 20% from 2006 to 2016.

Annually, Massage Therapy is a $16-20 billion industry.

Sources: AMTA 2010 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet and ABMP 2010 Massage Therapy Fast Facts

Our massage therapist training in in San Francisco , Los Angeles, and other California locations not only gives you theoretical training but also lends you practical hands on massage. Be a part of this rapidly growing profession. Feel free to join our accredited massage school in California and begin your massage therapist training today!