Massage Therapist
Massage therapists charge between $50 and $100 dollars per hour depending upon locations and skill level. Most practitioners work less than 40 hours a week, due to the physical demands of this type of career. A lot of massage therapists incorporate other alternative healing methods into their practice as a supplement for additional income. This type of therapy provides clients a number of health benefits.It reduces stress, encourages relaxation, promotes healing, and it provides a method of pain management. Practitioners have the option of focusing on specific types of clients such as athletes, people with specific injuries, or even babies. Training requirements vary by state. Some states require as little as 500 hours, while others require a 1000 hours of in-class training. Prepare to take a National Certification Exam after you graduate. In states that have no regulations, the municipalities generally require certain standards for a business license. Tuition cost are varied depending on state requirements and a 600 hour program can cost as much as $8,000 or more. This is still a very good investment considering how fast this therapy is growing due to public demand. Most schools offer financing.
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