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Types of Careers in Massage Therapy

by Sarah Ward on April 28th, 2011

Massage therapy has never been more popular than it is today. It was estimated that more than 47 million Americans received some sort of massage therapy last year. Imagine the numbers worldwide? These numbers are up from the year before, and continue to grow yearly. The long-term job growth of this field is forecasted to be excellent.

Before we go into the types of massage therapy careers that await you in this field, lets look at the main benefit of going into this type of work. Be your own boss and set your own schedule. While most massage therapists do enjoy the work they do, it is a well-known fact that setting your own schedule and being your own boss is a huge reason why many make this career choice. It offers you the type of freedom and flexibility that many other working professionals don’t have.So what types of careers are available if you choose to go into massage therapy? There are several places you may work once you get into this field. The most popular/common places are:

  • Hospitals
  • Chiropractic Offices
  • Health Clubs
  • Nursing Homes
  • Cruise Ships
  • On-Site (events, airports, client homes etc)
  • Spas
  • Out of Home

While there are a number of workplace choices to choose from, there are also several different massage types that you may choose to study. The type/types of massage therapy you choose to pursue will be determined by what interests you the most. Do you want to work with athletes? Do you want to work with people who have been injured? These are just a couple of choices you will need to make.

Other popular types of massage therapy include:

  • Sports Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Shiatsu
  • Pregnancy Massage (pre-natal)
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Rolfing
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Infant Massage
  • Lomilomi (Hawaiian massage technique)
  • Myofascial Release
  • Myofascial Release for Fibromyalgia
  • Reiki

All of these types of massage therapy have a large following and are extremely popular. You may choose to focus on one, or you may choose to study several of them. Either way, when you have attained you degree in massage therapy, you will be well on your way to enjoying a working lifestyle that most people dream of.

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