subject: How To Choose A Good Massage School [print this page] Becoming a massage therapist has probably been your dream for the last few years. You have paid the price with countless hours of homework and study to prepare yourself for school. You know that you want to help people through massage and it's only a matter of finding the right school to get you there. If you're looking to enroll in a massage school there are a few things that you need to examine.
There are many schools out there but which one is right for you? The answer to that question lies behind several thoughtful decisions. The first decision you have to make is the type of school that you want to go to. Do you have to go to the best-known massage school, or do you just simply want to cruise through and get certified? Some schools will cost more than others decide how much money you want to spend on tuition.
After deciding how much you wan to spend on tuition the next step is collecting as much information as possible about the various programs being offered. Many massage schools offer orientation courses or open houses so that students can get acquainted with their program. With each school orientation that you attend don't be afraid to ask the tough questions. Ask them to provide you with a list of former graduate students so that you can take them through a list of questions.
It's very wise to take time to study the curriculum for the different massage schools that you like. That way you know what styles of massage they teach and if they include the massage skills and styles that you plan on using upon graduation. Be sure to examine the qualifications of the different instructors so that you know that they are competent. It's also wise to see how much experience the different instructors have in the different style they are teaching.
When looking at different schools find out if they have any type of placement program where they help you get employed after you graduate. It's important to find out if the schools you are interested in have this opportunity. If the school you really like does not provide this service than you may want to consider other schools. It will all depend on how important it is to get a job immediately upon graduation.
As with any decision take your time investigating and researching the particular school you are most interested in. Go online and read as much as you can about that particular school and what people have to say about it. If you have any friends or relatives that are massage therapists ask them for schools that they could recommend.
