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Interested in using therapeutic massage techniques to help others? Considered working as part of a holistic health team to treat athletes, employees, or every day individuals? Think about Hocking College's Massage Therapy program...
The Program
Prepare for the State Medical Board exam leading to licensure with Hocking College. We are committed to graduating knowledgeable, competent therapists by providing a solid foundation in...
- Anatomy
- Multiple Technique Modalities
- Musculoskeletal Assessment Skills
- Successful Business Practices
Massage Therapy is a part time, evening program that runs six consecutive quarters, including summer. You'll be in class two nights per week during most quarters, except for the final quarter which meets three nights per week. Students entering the program are required to receive a preliminarily education form prior to registering for courses. For more information please call Tanya Howe at 740.753.3591 ext.6350. Think about combining this certificate with some business and general courses and earn an Associate of Technical Studies degree!
If you have some massage training or college credit already, ask about credit through advanced placement, portfolio development, examination, or transfer.
Learn by Doing
Log over 200 hours of hands-on clinical experience in our massage therapy lab. Experience the challenge of providing therapeutic treatment-based massages for individuals with specific musculoskeletal disorders. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse group of clients. You'll get the training you need to be successful with real hands- on experiences.
Jobs for Grads
Out of the Gate - Right after graduating grads become self employed as massage therapists. Others choose to work in...
- Doctor's Offices
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Health Clubs and Spas
- Rehab Centers
- Salons
- Corporate Worksites
- With athletic teams
Job Market Outlook
- Expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupation through 2014.
- Increased interest in alternative medicine and holistic healing will mean increased opportunities.
- Acceptance as a medical tool by medical providers and insurance industries.
What Can I Expect to Earn
Among other factors, salaries may vary by geographic region, cost of living, and employee’s previous experience. The following salary information is based on national averages.
Earnings of Massage Therapists in May 2004:
| $15.36 |
$9.78-$23.82 |
$7.16 |
$32.21 |
Generally, massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their income as gratuities.
Job Outlook & Earnings from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Massage Therapists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos295.htm
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