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As more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy, opportunities for individuals skilled in massage therapy are expected to increase faster than average through 2014.* Those seeking the services of a professional massage therapist include spa clientele, athletes, the aging population, and a wide range of individuals seeking relaxation and rejuvenation from the stresses of everyday life.
Designed to prepare you for entry-level positions in the field of massage therapy, our Massage Therapy Diploma program introduces you to the following:
- Proper body and table mechanics and draping
- The history of massage therapy
- Basic organ structure and function
- Charting client intake and progress
- Demonstration of ROM
- Basic health and hygiene procedures
- Techniques such as deep tissue, neurovascular massage, and the use of water as a therapeutic tool
- Basic business procedure
- The core techniques of sports massage
- The role of nutrition as it affects the client and massage therapist
- Resume writing, preparing for interviews, and conducting a professional job search
Through our massage therapy program you can receive the necessary knowledge and skills to take a New Hampshire state approved written exam and the New Hampshire state practical licensing exam, if applicable.†
Upon successful completion of the program graduates are awarded a diploma.
Potential Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities in areas such as:
- Massage therapy
- Spa management
For more information, download the Hesser College Catalog. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this catalog. Click here to download this software.)
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.
† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.
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