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What Does it Take to Become a Masseuse?
3/2/2015
If you’re thinking about becoming a masseuse at a day spa or any other location, you’re going to need to get a massage therapy certificate. This usually comes in the form of an Associate’s degree in massage therapy, although a certificate program may be available that takes less time. Either way, you will need to take courses in massage therapy so that you know where the muscles are located, how much pressure to apply, the different massage techniques, and more.
Your first step will be to find a program near you. Once you do, you’ll want to look at their requirements. Some massage therapy certification programs have very few requirements, but those that are connected to a university may require several things. Most will require that you have graduated from high school or hold a GED. Some may require a specific grade point average, plus some programs may actually do a criminal background check before you can enroll. For university programs, you will need to apply and be accepted to the university.
In order to complete your certification, you’ll need to be able to show that you can apply the techniques you’ve learned correctly and effectively. This includes knowing how and where to massage, being able to provide a massage for a certain amount of time without taking a break, and more. You’ll also need to be willing to let other students practice their massaging techniques on you and be able to provide good feedback.
If you can meet these different requirements, you can easily become a masseuse. Remember, of course, that every program is different. Some may have more requirements, while others may have fewer. Either way, if you’re going to become a masseuse, you have to be ready to pay for courses and be dedicated enough to complete all of them.
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