<p>Hi, Im going to be going to college for Massage Therapy, where I hope to graduate working for an athletic team. thats my goal atleast. </p>
<p>Ive always wondered though, since MT is considered in the medical field, and is becoming demanding in society, why is it that its not offered in any major universities? Anyone know?</p>
<p>Because it's too vocational and I don't think there's enough material to cover four years</p>
<p>CALIFORNIA - MT is frequently offered at the community college level - 2 year program - with written cert exam to be liscensed.</p>
<p>Physical therapy is offered at universities- but some of the top schools in the country offer a MT program that is just about one year- but it is primarily vocational- even though the course may offer subjects like cadaver anatomy . Some students do have a 4 year degree- maybe in outdoor ed- but want something to complement that
You could easily stretch it to two years- by including more business courses, psych courses, but to ask why don't universities offer a degree that would culminate in LMP certification, you might as well ask, why don't universities offer yoga teacher training, or tatooing/piercing?
The massage program I was in, was very demanding- and it really involves a lot of personal growth as well as changing your vocabulary and skill set.
Also the states vary widely- some states I believe California doesnt have consistent liscensing guidelines, other states might only require a 500 or 600 hr course. I think students are better served taking a minimum course, but fulfulling regular requirements to continue additional training and coursework- but while they are practing therapists.
Now I see that the two top(independent) massage schools in our area are now part of the * Cortiva* institute- a national chain
hm wonder what that is about?</p>
<p>Maybe this will help as a resource.</p>
<p>I know a gal with a BS in Outdoor Recreation who will be attending a community college program for MT - 2 years full time - and then will have to take that cert exam to be liscensed. There appear to be several ways to attain the education for MT - and is a great adjunct to another complimentary degree also.</p>
<p>This will give you an example of the curriculum for an Assoc. degree - this particular program has alot of additional hours - more than what are required - but this site will give you an example of what you can expect for a AD.</p>
<p>you also might be interested in the national certification board for bodyworkers
<a href="http://www.ncbtmb.com/applicants_corner.htm#application%5B/url%5D">http://www.ncbtmb.com/applicants_corner.htm#application</a>
and a link to state requirements
<a href="http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.massagetherapy.com/careers/stateboards.php</a></p>
<p>There is even a Reedie who is an author of a commonly used text for bodyworkers
Ruth Werner
<a href="http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0683302108-6%5B/url%5D">http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0683302108-6</a>
and I have to share my absolute favorite
Tom Meyers
<a href="http://www.anatomytrains.net/flash/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.anatomytrains.net/flash/index.html</a>
I would suggest when looking at a school- see what texts they are using- get a massage from a student- ask lots of questions
Are you interested in Feldenkrais- Rolfing? Shiatsu or aromatherapy?
Myofascial release or cranialsacral?
It helps to be familiar with some of these terms so you know what you are looking for. :)</p>
<p>EMERALD - excellent ^^ - I like the idea of getting a massage myself ROFL</p>
<p>im doubting anyone would have a clue, but are their actually any massage schools on the map that are rated high or anything? Ive heard alot about Boulder College of Massage Therapy, but are their any more close to home in California I should make note of?</p>