Exploring Careers in Massage Therapy

Choose Your Direction! Whether you are a seasoned massage therapist or just starting your career, myriad opportunities exist for practicing massage therapy in today's marketplace.

Use the links below to explore opportunities available to you.

Medical and Health Care-Related Settings
AMTA's 13th annual consumer survey indicates that 32 percent of Americans are seeking massage for medical and health reasons. Opportunities for massage therapists to work within the health care community will continue to rise.  



Spa Industry Careers
More than 136 million spa visits are made in the United States each year. As this demand grows, career opportunities for qualified massage therapists are at an all time high.




Careers Within Franchises
Whether you are currently an independent contractor or are seeking a position within a more structured environment, pursuing a career within a franchise may be for you. 




Fitness and Sports Massage
More and more athletes are integrating massage therapy services into their regular training programs. Click on the link above to learn more about careers in sports massage.




Self-Employed
Many massage therapists choose to be independent contractors or own their own practices. AMTA offers a host of business development and marketing tools for massage therapists choosing to be self-employed.


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