Massage therapy is a promising career field for many people. It's the ultimate "hands-on" profession in which therapists get to work one-on-one with clients to relieve pain, promote flexibility and enhance the overall sense of well-being. Schedules can often be flexible and working conditions are often relaxed and unpressured. There's also the benefit of knowing you're helping improve people's lives.
In Barrie, Ontario, many students are learning the art and science of massage therapy at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care. At its Barrie campus, Everest offers a Massage Therapy career education program that allows students to complete their education and enter the workforce in as little as 20 months.
Everest's program is taught by professional massage therapists using a combination of classroom and hands-on practical instruction. Massage therapy students learn the practice of traditional Swedish massage as well as the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy and kinesiology. Everest's Massage Therapy program also includes a course on professional skills, so graduates are equipped with essential interpersonal skills valued by employers.
Upon graduation, Everest’s Massage Therapy students can take advantage of the school's Career Services department. Career Services representatives can help graduates prepare their resumes, practice effective interviewing techniques and contact local employers. Some places Everest’s Massage Therapy graduates find work include:
- Day Spas
- Hotel/Resorts
- Rehabilitation Clinics
- Cruise Ships
About the Barrie Campus
Everest College's Barrie campus is situated in the lower level of the Bayfield Mall at 320 Bayfield Street in Barrie, Ontario (L4M 3C1). In addition to Massage Therapy, the Barrie campus also offers career education programs in Business Administration, Dental Office and Chairside Assistant, Executive Office Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician and Network Administrator.
For more information on the Massage Therapy program or other career education programs, contact Everest College today.
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
