If you’re looking for a career path that allows you to help people every day, studying massage therapy at Hawaii Massage Academy may be the perfect first step. As a licensed massage therapist, you will not only help people feel their best, but you will also have a fulfilling career that offers a wide range of workplace options. From working in a spa to digging deep into sports medicine, the opportunities are endless in this fast-growing field. 

Where can you practice as a licensed massage therapist? Any of the following workplaces can benefit from your skills:

• Spas: This is probably the first place people think of when they are looking for a massage. Spas are places where people go to relax, and spa massage therapists stage their workspace to reflect that philosophy. Therapists in these settings must have a background in traditional massage therapy and continue their education to keep up with industry trends.
• Dermatology Offices: Many patients seek massage therapy from their dermatology office, especially if their office visit is for a facial or other skin-soothing treatment. Like therapists who work in spas, massage specialists who work for dermatologists need to know the basics as well as the latest techniques.
• Cruise Ships, Hotels & Resorts: If you’ve always loved to travel, being a licens ed massage therapist can take you to many places. Cruise ships, hotels, and resorts often offer spa treatments including massage therapy. It’s like being on vacation at work!
• Rehab Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinics: Massage is a vital component of many rehabilitative and sports medicine treatments. Massage therapists in these settings focus on recovery from injury and tailor their techniques to help each patient recover and achieve better range of motion.
• Self-Employed Practice: For the entrepreneurial type, starting a private practice can be both fulfilling and freeing. While you will have to do more legwork to establish yourself and gain clients, you have the freedom to set your own schedule. The best part? You are the boss.

Massage therapy students at Hawaii Massage Academy learn to become valuable employees in all of these settings. For more information about the massage school’s course offerings, visit their website or call (808) 946-8878.