How do I kickstart my career in massage therapy?
Asked by Ashley
I am looking to be a massage therapist, but can not afford to go to school, nor do I have the time at all what-so-ever! Is there a way of doing on site training in massage therapy or do I have to go to school? I really need my career going within the next 6 months or so My senior year of highschool, I took a went to an additional technical school where I learned medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and i have my certifications in all that good stuff. Does that help?

Best Answer:
I'm pretty sure you need to go to college for that. Many community colleges have massage therapy classes and you may be able to do an express session and complete it in 6 months.

I think you have to go to a school for that a get hands on training.
Answered by Desperately seeking the truth

No, you need the classes about medical terminology and anatomy and physiology, then u have to take the actual classes and do labs and practice on people.
Answered by Ms.Bailey

You really need to go to school for it. You have to be licensed in most states and that requires going to school and taking a licensing exam. It is usually a 1 year program. If you are in one of the few states that does not require licensing you still would benefit from going to massage school as most people go and acquire skills etc. You won't be able to compete with the trained massage professionals. If you can't afford to go to school, you won't be able to afford to open a massage business as that takes money. If you don't have the time to go to school, you won't have time to start and run a business as that will take a big commitment of both. Jobs are really low paying and not all they are cracked up to be for the most part.
Answered by Jono