Massage Therapy
Are you interested in helping people alleviate ailments, feel better and improve their athletic performance?
Massage therapists manipulate the soft tissue of people's bodies to help reduce stress and tension, improve athletic performance and treat a variety of ailments. This may include conducting physical assessments of clients, kneading muscles and pressure points, and providing relaxation, stretching and injury prevention techniques.
Massage therapists may specialise in a particular massage sytle such as sports, deep-tissue, or relaxation massage.
An increased emphasis on a holistic approach to health care means that opportunities for graduates are numerous. Many people choose to practise massage on a part-time basis, which may complement family commitments or other employment. You will need:
- a geniune desire to help people
- strong hand and a good level of fitness and health
- maturity and confidence
- good listening and communication skills
- an interest in the anatomy and the human body
Two programmes are available for study: