How Do I Know If Massage Therapy Is The Right Career For Me?

Could your natural ability to soothe aches and pains be more than just a helpful trait? For many massage therapy students, that intuitive touch is the first sign of a fulfilling career waiting to happen.

"Caring is a big word," explains John Kessner, founder of Reflections of Health School of Massage, describing what makes someone right for this profession. "When they try to help someone and they do help them, they feel good inside." This intrinsic satisfaction from alleviating others' discomfort is the foundation of a successful massage therapy career—one that offers remarkable returns on a relatively brief educational investment.

The path to becoming a licensed massage therapist takes just 30 weeks, requiring 650 hours of training that can be completed through flexible weekday, weeknight, or weekend schedules. Unlike many healthcare careers requiring years of education, massage therapy provides graduates with a legitimate healthcare license and impressive earning potential—$72-74 per hour on average across the United States, according to the American Massage Therapy Association.

What truly sets massage therapy apart is the diversity of career opportunities. Graduates can establish private practices, join medical offices, work at spas or wellness centers, travel with cruise ships, serve clients at fitness facilities, or even operate from their homes. This flexibility extends to work schedules, allowing therapists to design careers that complement their lifestyle needs and personal goals. With students ranging from 18 to 70 years old and coming from diverse backgrounds—including nurses and doctors seeking complementary skills—massage therapy welcomes anyone with healing hands and a genuine desire to help others.

Schedule your tour and consultation today by calling 423-804-3067 or visiting reflectionsofhealth.com and discover if your hands could be the foundation of a rewarding healthcare career.

To learn more about Reflections of Health School of Massage, Inc. visit:
https://www.ReflectionsofHealth.com
Reflections of Health School of Massage, Inc.
1604 Lamons Ln, Ste 207a
Johnson City, TN 37604
423-804-3067