Imagine you have just finished school and are prepared to start your career as a professional massage therapist. Where are you likely to find work?
Today, there is a wide variety of places where massage therapy is practiced. Some places, such as health spas, offer massage therapy as a way for customers to relax and rejuvenate. At hospitals and chiropractic clinics, massage is often used for its medically proven therapeutic effects.
The list of places massage therapists may find employment in Ontario includes:
- Private Clinics
- Wellness Centres
- Medical/Rehabilitation Clinics
- Sports Medicine Clinics
- Hospitals
- Geriatric Care Centres
- Health Spas
- Health Clubs
- Hotels And Resorts
- Fitness Institutes
- Sports Facilities
Outside of Ontario, massage therapists may look for work on cruise ships and at other tourist destinations.
Massage Therapy Education Offered at Everest College in Windsor
Interested in a career in massage therapy? You can receive hands-on education in massage therapy at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care's campus in Windsor, Ontario. In 20 months, you'll study a full range of related topics including:
- Pharmacology
- Massage Theory and Technique
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Ethics and Communication
- Hydrotherapy
- Anatomy Palpation
- Remedial Exercise
- Kinesiology
- Business and Law
- Neuroanatomy and Pathophysiology
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Advanced Massage Techniques
Courses are taught by massage therapy professionals who have both academic and practical knowledge of this popular career field. Upon graduation, Everest's Career Services team can help you look for job openings in your area, as well as help you write a winning resume and rehearse effective interview techniques.
About the Windsor Campus
Everest College's Windsor campus is at 875 Ouellette Ave in Windsor, Ontario, approximately one mile south of Riverside Drive. The campus is convenient to numerous area daycare centres, restaurants and shopping.
For more information about Massage Therapy and other career education programs, contact Everest College today!
