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Stop Complaining and Start Making Your Cake!

Piece of chocolate cakeThis post is part of the massageschool.org blog contest, check out the details and contribute here So you’re in school to become a massage therapist. Awesome! That’s a great first step, but education is like a fruit filled layer cake, … Read More

Stress, ninjas and taking care of yourself

Cartoon ninjaThis post is part of the massageschool.org blog contest, check out the details and contribute here Stress is weird. You can’t see it, it isn’t tangible, and it has a funny way of sneaking up on you. It’s like a … Read More

Building a Reputation

massage REPUTATION on a fishing hook  There are many important actions that go into developing a strong client base as a massage therapist, but they all boil down to one common factor: your reputation. Your skills, your space, your pricing, your superb taste in music … Read More

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The Beauty of a Well Executed Effleurage Stroke

ID-100116443This post is part of the massageschool.org blog contest, check out the details and contribute here. Eighteen years ago I graduated from massage school and I want to share a recent epiphany that has stirred an awakening in me. The excitement … Read More

Massage Therapist Salary

Gold Question Mark Filled with Reflections of Dollar BillsA Massage therapist’s guide to employment and income. Maybe you’ve just graduated from massage school. Or maybe you’ve hit a wall in your career and need to make a change. This guide will give you an overview of various massage … Read More

Why I Do What I Do

Laura Meredith giving outdoor massageThis post is part of the massageschool.org blog contest, check out the details and contribute here Over the last six years of working in this profession, my clients have asked me many of the same questions over and over, but … Read More

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blg keyboardThe skills of a talented therapist aren’t limited to easing aches and pains. Whether it’s managing a budget or folding a fitted sheet, there are a host of ancillary skills that go into building a successful massage practice. One of … Read More

Clean Eating for a Healthier Life and Easier Work Day

broccoliMassage therapists are on their feet all day long—working on clients, changing sheets, filling lotion bottles, answering phones, and cleaning. It can be a demanding occupation if you aren’t equipped with personal health and balance. If you consistently find yourself … Read More

Mastering the Telephone

Cartoon of old telephone receiverYep, we’re living in the future. We have websites, Facebook, online payments, and online scheduling. But when it comes down to it, many clients are still going to get in touch with you with that tried-and-true gadget of the 20th … Read More

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Welcome to MassageSchool.org, the easiest place to find and contact the massage school of your choice.

The massage school you decide to attend will greatly impact your future career as a massage therapist, so it’s important to have all the facts before you enroll. If you have established you are interested in entering a massage therapy program, but aren't sure what to do next, we can help. We have in-depth school listings with detailed profiles that you can view for free. When you find a school or program that interests you on our site, you can contact the organization directly from the page for more information. Our goal here at MassageSchool.org is to make the process of becoming a practicing, professional massage therapist as simple and stress free as possible. You can also learn more about the massage industry on our massage training blog.

Massage therapy schools are surprisingly affordable, and their programs are designed to accommodate your busy schedule. Whether you want to train part-time while still keeping your current job, or are interested in a full time or even extended program, there are educational paths to suit your preference. Indeed, massage schools make it possible for you to earn your degree and certification the way you want, in the educational environment you choose.

Certified, licensed massage therapists are able to select from a wide range of employment options, have a flexible schedule, a competitive salary, and work in a field that deals directly with helping people to relax and heal. Not only is the occupation of massage therapist expected to add jobs at a faster than average rate between now and 20201 but it has also been named as one of the 50 Best Careers of 2011 by US News.2

In addition to choosing the environment in which you’d like to work, massage therapy offers a variety of career paths as well-- from different techniques on which to focus, to the option to work full time or part time. A massage therapist’s salary can be a combination of wages and tips 3 and can range anywhere from below $17,970 (the bottom 10%) to upwards of $69,000 (the top 10%) per year. 4

Wherever you envision yourself working, be it a hospital, private practice, or spa, we have information on the massage schools you need in the locations you want. Explore different school campus offerings, lengths and focuses of programs, and continuing education options all from right in front of your computer.

The field of massage therapy is growing every day, and certified, licensed massage therapists are in demand. Take advantage of our free service, and get the information you need to begin training for a career as a massage therapist right away.


1 Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Last accessed August, 2012. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage- therapists.htm
2 The 50 Best Careers of 2011. Yahoo Finance Website. Last accessed July, 2011.
3 Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Last accessed April 3, 2012. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Massage-therapists.htm#tab-5
4 Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Last accessed April 3, 2012. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Massage-therapists.htm#tab-5