Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage is similar to Swedish massage, but the strokes are slower and use more pressure. Deep tissue massage is often used to relieve head, neck, and back pain, as well as break up scar tissue. Because it uses more pressure, deep tissue massage can be uncomfortable, but most practitioners work within their clients’ pain tolerance levels. Though there may be some residual pain from the massage, the results are extremely beneficial, and can greatly improve any chronic pain or malady within days. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, which causes toxins to build up in the muscle tissue. A deep tissue massage gets to the heart of the problem, working intensely on the muscles and connective tissues to loosen toxins and improve proper circulation of blood and oxygen.

Deep tissue massage therapist masseuses work in private practices, spas, clinics, offices, and wellness centers. They may also work as instructors at massage schools, and write about the healing effects of massage. They usually work a regular week, but may offer evening and weekend hours to better meet the needs of their clients, as well as travel to a client’s home or office to provide better service. Their salary varies according to the area in which they practice as well as the capacity in which they are employed, but they can expect to make an average of $40,000 to $60,000 a year, perhaps more. The growth outlook for this career is good, especially as more people look for alternative methods of healing and medicine as well as relief from stress. The demand for massage therapists is more likely to increase in urban areas than in rural areas, but is practiced all over the country.

There are several schools which offer deep-tissue massage as part of their massage program, and several schools that deal strictly with this form of massage. As with shiatsu massage, there is a varying number of hours required in programs from school to school, as well as for certification from state to state. For example, in California, one must only complete 150 hours of training to be able to practice massage on the public, and the practice of massage therapy is unregulated and uncertified. However, in states such as New Jersey and New York, one must take up to 600 hours or more of training before being eligible for licensing. It is best to check your state’s requirements for certification and licensing when pursuing this career.

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Alabama Schools
	(Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) - Massage, Personal Fitness Training

Arizona Schools
	(Phoenix, Tempe) - Massage Therapy

California Schools
	(Indio, La Mesa, San Marcos) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
	(Alhambra - El Monte, Anaheim, City of Industry - Whittier, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles - Wilshire, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose North, Torrance, Los Angeles West) - Massage Therapy
	(Costa Mesa - Orange County) - Massage Therapy, Personal Fitness Training
	(Canyon Country, Lancaster) - Massage Therapy
	(Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy
	(Sacramento) - Massage Therapy
	(Los Angeles) - Massage Therapy
	(Santa Clara) - Massage Therapy
	(Anaheim, Bakersfield, Carson, San Diego - East County, Fresno, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Modesto, Vista - North County, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Stockton) - Heathcare & Rehab Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Massage Therapy
	(SF Bay Area) - Massage Therapist
	(Long Beach) - Massage Therapy
	(Gold River - Sacramento ) - Massage Therapy, Health & Fitness Professional
	(San Diego) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting
	(Victorville) - Massage Therapist
	(Cerritos) - Massage Therapy

Colorado Schools
	(Aurora) - Massage Therapy
	(Tornton) - Massage Therapy
	(Fort Collins) - Theraputic Massage

Connecticut Schools
	(Branford, Southington, Windsor) - Health Care Specialist, Massage Therapy

Delaware Schools
	(Wilmington) - Massage Therapy

Florida Schools
	(DeLand) - Patient Care Technician, Therapeutic Massage
	(Brandon, Clearwater) - Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant
	(Brandon/Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orange Park, North Orlando, Pinellas, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, Tampa) - Massage Therapist,
	(Orlando) - Massage Therapy
	(Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami) - Advanced Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy, Patient Care Technician
	(Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville) - Advanced Massage Therapy

Georgia Schools
	(Atlanta, Riverdale) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant
	(Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy
	(Atlanta-Downtown, Dekalb, Jonesboro, Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy
	(Atlanta) - Massage Therapy

Hawaii Schools
	(Honolulu) - Massage Therapy

Idaho Schools
	(Boise) - Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy

Illinois Schools
	(Burr Ridge, Chicago, Skokie) - Massage Therapy
	(Collinsville) - Massage Therapy
	(Chicago) - Clinical Massage Therapy

Indiana Schools
	(Hammond, Merrillville) - Clinical Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Kentucky Schools
	(Lexington) - Massage Therapy

Maryland Schools
	(Beltsville, Towson) - Massage Therapy

Massachusetts Schools
	(Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapist
	(Brighton, Chelsea) - Masage Therapy (Modular)
	(Springfield) - Advanced Massage Therapy

Michigan Schools
	(Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield) - Massage Therapy
	(Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) - Massage Therapy

Minnesota Schools
	(Mendota Heights) - Massage Therapy
	(Minneapolis) - Massage Therapy
	(Brooklyn Center, Oakdale, Plymouth, Richfield, Rochester, Shakopee, Waite Park) - Health & Exercise Sciences, Massage Therapy

Mississippi Schools
	(Jackson) - Therapeutic Massage

Missouri Schools
	(St. Louis) - Medical Massage Science, Massage Therapy
	(Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Respiratory Therapy, Massage Therapy

Nebraska Schools
	(Lincoln, Omaha) - Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy

Nevada Schools
	(Henderson) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant
	(Las Vegas) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
	(Henderson, Las Vegas) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Massage Therapy
	(Sparks) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmaceutical Technician

New Hampshire Schools
	(Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Salem) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Psychology

New Jersey Schools
	(Cherry Hill) - Health Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant
	(Saddle Brook) - Massage Therapy
	(Turnersville) - Massage Therapy
	(Iselin) - Massage Therapy
	(Piscataway, Wall Township) - Massage Therapy
	(Cherry Hill, Jersey City, Parsippany, North Brunswick) - Medical Admin
	(Edison, Mt. Laurel, Paramus) - Medical Assistant

Ohio Schools
	(Gahanna) - Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy

Oregon Schools
	(Tigard) - Massage Therapy, Spa & Aromatherapy
	(Beaverton) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
	(Wilsonville) - Healthcare Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Claims & Billing, Pharmacy Technician

Pennsylvania Schools
	(Wyomissing) - Medical Assistant Program, Massage Therapy
	(Monroeville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh) - Advanced Bodyworker, Advanced Medical Coder/Biller, Basic Shiatsu Technician, Comprehensive Massage Therapist, Medical Biller, Therapeutic Massage Technician, Swedish Massage Practitioner, Medical Administrative Assistant
	(Altoona, Mechanicsburg) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
	(Center Valley) - Massage Therapy
	(Philadelphia) - Massage Therapy
	(Philadelphia) - Medical Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology , Massage Therapy

Rhode Island Schools
	(Lincoln) - Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy

Medical Assistant / Healthcare Schools in Tennessee
	(Memphis, Nashville) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant

Texas Schools
	(Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Massage Therapy
	(Dallas, Hurst) - , Massage Therapy, Respiratory Therapy Technology
	(Austin, College Station, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland, San Angelo, San Antonio, Waco) - Massage Therapy
	(Irving) - Basic Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist
	(Austin, Houston/Bissonnet, Houston/Galleria, Houston/Greenspoint, Houston/Hobby, San Antonio) - Massage Therapy, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician

Utah Schools
	(Salt Lake City) - Massage Therapy
	(Provo) - Physical Therapist Assistant, Therapeutic Massage Technology
	(West Jordan) - Health & Exercise Sciences, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Technician

Virginia Schools
	(Newportrt News, Richmond) - Massage Therapy
	(Falls Church) - Massage Therapy

Washington Schools
	(Seattle, Fife, Vancouver , Everett) - Fitness Trainer, Massage Therapy, Spa and Aromatherapy

West Virginia Schools
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Canada Schools
	- Massage Therapy Saskatchewan: Saskatoon Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Ottawa West (Nepean), Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City Nova Scotia: Halifax Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre Manitoba: Winnipeg

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