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Careers

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want the flexibility to make your own schedule? Consider a career as a massage therapist!

Massage therapists are in increasingly high demand. People seek out therapists for relief from pain, from accident injuries and disabling conditions. An increasingly high number of people choose massage as a way to help alleviate the daily stress and strains of their lives.
Our massage therapist program provides the student with a good grasp of the basics of anatomy and physiology. We also provide a solid grounding in basic business management and professional ethics.All of which supports our teaching the different ways in which massage can relieve pain and promote relaxation.

Once a student has received their training and passed any required state certification, the job opportunities are endless. Here are some opportunities for massage therapists to pursue:

Health clubs
Doctors Office
Chiropractors Office
Other Health facilities
Develop their own private practice
Cruise lines
Dental Offices
Chair massaged corporations
Resorts
Spas
Beauty Salons

Anyone can become a Massage Therapist (we have students who are over 60 years old), but massage therapy is not only about massage technique, it is about giving and receiving.
Wages vary depending upon the place of employment and years of experience. Massage therapists in private practice in this area generally charge between $55 to $80 per hour.

The average income is between 20,000 – 40,000 dollars annually.

According to a survey by the Florida Board of Massage the majority of Licensed Massage Therapists are self-employed.

First Coast Technical InstituteMassage Therapy Program

Careers

First Coast Technical Institute
Massage Therapy Program