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Through the skilled use of touch, massage therapists manipulate the soft tissues in the body, including muscles, connective tissue, skin, and tendons. Massage therapy isn’t just for relaxation anymore. It’s a growing complementary healthcare option that people seek for preventive wellness and symptom treatment.
The need for massage therapists is also growing strong, with an anticipated growth of 16.4% in Minnesota through 2028. Employers seek our dependable graduates so much that our Massage Therapy graduates report a 100% job placement rate for several years.
Massage Therapy AASMassage Therapy Diploma
Need a convenient college schedule, in-demand career, and passionate purpose? Look to Ridgewater’s Massage Therapy program. We’ll help you gain a solid science foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Then you’ll apply it through industry-popular massage and spa techniques in the Ridgewater Student Massage Center to become the confident professional your clients’ respect and appreciate. Learn from an experienced instructor who is also a doctor of chiropractic to gain a broad perspective helpful to you and your clients. Knowing numerous techniques, Ridgewater graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings. What’s your dream?
Assigned school through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), essential for students who may use their training outside of Minnesota.
Massage therapy is a great career fit for students who are interested in helping people, understanding the human body, and practicing holistic wellness treatments. Good people and communication skills can lead a fulfilling career in this $12 billion-plus service field. Did you know that more than 80% of industry therapists pursued massage as a second career? Perfect!
Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2019 | Median Annual Wage 2019 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Minnesota Job Openings 2016-2026 |
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Massage Therapist | N/A | $24.16/hr | 22.6% | 4,889 |
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