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Profession: Massage Therapy & Bodywork

Massage Therapist & Bodyworker: Massage therapy and bodywork is used for general wellness and for therapeutic beneft.

Salary Range: $23,630 - $52,280

Salary Notes: The median salary range for massage therapists and bodyworkers is $23,630 to $52,280. The job market is expected to grow at a rate of 20% through 2016. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Where you can study:
Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, VT
Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA
Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA

Where you might work:
Amusement and Recreation Industries - Health Practitioner Offices - Home (telecommute) - Hospice - Hospitals -

Job Outlook: Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average through 2016.

Education, Licensing and Certification: The Associate of Science degree program at the Community College of Vermont integrates traditional and non-traditional knowledge bases regarding massage therapy and bodywork. Course work includes anatomy & physiology and a variety of massage and bodywork techniques and practices. Students are prepared to enter the alternative health career field with a broad background and the ability to work with a diverse group of clients and practitioners.

Professional Organizations:
American Massage Therapy Association 877-905-2700 www.amtamassage.org
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork 800-296-0664 www.ncbtmb.org