Massage Therapy

It certainly pays to be fit. People who are fat or maybe just a little on the flabby side are prone to be short of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. They ache all over after spending a day just window shopping at the mall or strolling in the park. And usually, those are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems that heavy-set people face.

Generally, a physically fit person enjoys a gets to be in good physical condition because of regular physical activity, proper nutrition and ample rest to allow the body to recover fully from the rigors of everyday living.

Being fit not only makes us more physically capable of meeting the challenges that come our way, it also helps us out mentally and emotionally. For one thing, it helps us deal with stress better which is quite a benefit if you really think about it. Not only does stress ruin our well-being and sap the enjoyment out of our days, it can kill us slowly by adversely affecting essential body functions.

Among the staples of the most popular and effective programs for physical fitness are regular exercise, physical therapy, massage and even taking a hot bath or other activities that can relax and sooth our nerves. Physical fitness means more than just taking care of the physical parts of our being, you know.

However, with regard to our overall fitness, an effective regimen should address our flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, agility, balance and speed.

There is no easy way to physical fitness. It always takes time and hard work, as well as discipline and consistency. But being physically fit is its own reward and more than well worth the sacrifice. We hate to admit it but overweight people really do envy those with impressive physiques.

Being fit and free from stress allows us to attain peace of mind as well as the confidence and capability to face any physical, emotional and mental challenges of everyday life.

Sometimes, the biggest challenge in getting fit is getting started. So why don’t you seize on that momentum that you are probably feeling now and start on a physical fitness program? Try walking a few blocks and see the difference it can make. After that, you may not want to stop trying to get physically fit.

I need help deciding my future!! My goal is to have a job that makes me a lot of money fast! I already work full time and I'm 22 years old. Should I work 8-5, Monday thru Friday and do a massage therapy program from 5:45-10:15, Monday thru Thursday? The program is only 8 months long and I can start it right away. OOOOR should I work 8-5 and take two night classes during the week for 2 years so I finish up all my prerequisites for dental hygiene school?? Hard classes, I'm talking about chem and microbiology and I don't even know if I'd get accepted!! I have lots of competition but I know I can do it =) OOOORRR dun dun dun… should I take 2 morning classes, work 9-5, and do the massage therapy program for 8 months?? Do you think I should do both or is that too much?? Thanks for your opinion! =)

OK- if your goal is to make money fast, then massage therapy is for you. You can still work during the day and get your education completed; as this seems like a flexible option. Plus you can work in eight months once you get certified.

If you are looking for the best paying job out of these two, then you need to look at the dental hygiene side. This will earn more in the long run, but you will still have to wait at least two years while you earn your degree/certification. If the program is as intense as the one I am looking into- there is no flexibility. Your classes are already lined up and they are all during the day.

As for the prerequisites, I have also taken everything that I could at night or as an internet class- so I could continue to work full-time. I have reached the end and will apply in the winter. If accepted, I will have to quit work to go to school.

I do know quite a few people who have finished the dental hygiene program and they all love it. They have money and flexibility and are always getting calls for more opportunities. But they did stress that your life is on hold for two years because of the programs demands.

Good Luck.

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I know its different depending on the school, but has anyone actually gone that can give me a price range? I went to a vocational college in NC and the massage program was 18 months and cost $20K. I’m going to be attending in Texas, and when I call they won’t just tell me straight up how much it will cost. I would really like to do this, but I have to know ahead of time if its feasible.

Thanks

You do have to get the information from the specific school. Massage schools vary from about $8-$12,000 depending on the number of hours of education. $20 seems really high considering entry level jobs are about $12-15 an hour.

Just go visit many schools and talk to the students, teachers, graduates and find out what school would be best for you.

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graduated from a 900hr. massage therapy program accredited by COMPTA and completed an internship. I am moving to Saranac Lake, NY. New York requires 1000hrs…. can I just take 100hrs. of classes and then apply. It just seems rediculous to me that I should have to go back to school… even though I already graduated. Some schools in New York said I need to take THEIR 2-YEAR program because I can get licenced even though they have the same classes that I took! Does anyone know? Has anyone been in my shoes?

Contact the NY State Board of massage. They have to be a specific number of hours in specific classes. You may need more than 100.

You shouldn’t have to take the whole thing over but will need some extra training.

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How many months is that? and has anyone else done one before?
No lol it's the total hours of the program that I will be learning how to massage.

I completed a 500 hour program in 6 months. It really depends on how much time you're going per week.

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