Birmingham School of Massage Alabama
The Birmingham School of Massage certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a massage therapist and/or to enter private practice. The technical portion of the program introduces a variety of massage therapy techniques to enable the graduate to address specific problem areas and concerns presented by the client. Anatomy and physiology, interpersonal communication skills, and clinic experience are added to provide a complete approach to learning the skills necessary in a professional massage practice. Business, marketing, advertising, and presentation skills as well as professional boundaries and ethics also are covered. Employment opportunities include positions in massage offices and private practice, physicians' offices, hospitals and medical centers, chiropractic offices, nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, health clubs and fitness centers, spas and resorts, hotels, cruise ships, beauty and hair salons, pain management centers, and sports team facilities.
Program Objectives
To prepare students to enter the work force as massage therapists.
To prepare students to use the principles and techniques of massage to assess and treat disorders of the human body which may benefit from massage.
To provide students with adequate information, demonstration, and practice to perform massage procedures capably and safely.
To provide students with the necessary information and knowledge to understand the business, marketing, budgeting, insurance, advertising, ethical, and legal principles, issues, and concerns of the profession.
To enable students to communicate effectively with clients, other health care providers, and the community at large as to the benefits and advisability of massage.
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to open and manage a private practice.
Our mission at the Birmingham School of Massage is to provide our students with the best training and education possible in the field of massage therapy according to standards set by the Alabama State Board of Massage Therapy. To accomplish this, we provide curriculum which includes theory, classroom education, guided practice, supervised clinical practicum and public service.
We have taken a leading role in the development of massage therapy standards and believe we have created a healthy environment for learning and practicing massage therapy.
Massage Therapy as a Career
Massage has entered mainstream America
Massage therapy, the oldest form of healing, is now a viable career choice for many wishing to enter the health care profession. It is a drugless, painless approach to wellness, and is a rewarding experience for both the client and the practitioner.
Career opportunities are many. Massage therapists are working in chiropractic and orthopedic offices, health clubs, corporate settings, private practices, hair and nail salons, for professional sports teams, spas and resorts. The list grows larger every day.
For example, sports massage is increasingly recognized to be an important factor in achieving the competitive edge in athletes. Sports massage is utilized by teams and individuals for injury prevention, to promote healing, or to warm-up at the site of the event. Athletes and coaches realize that regular massage therapy can actually increase athletic performance and speed recovery time from muscular injuries.
Most therapists earn $30-$60 per hour of massage (to calculate an annual example, consider that twenty hours a week adds up to about 1000 hours a year).
Why a career in massage therapy? There are a variety of reasons why people decide to enter the field of Massage Therapy. They may be starting their first career, making a career change, returning to work, seeking to supplement their income with part time work, etc.
But all who enter the profession have something in common - the desire to help others.
Massage Therapy is a flexible career. One of the most attractive aspects of the massage therapy profession is the flexibility. You can choose to work part time or full time. You may choose to work for yourself at home or at leased or shared office space. You may choose to work for someone else.
Birmingham School of Massage Inc
1776 Independence Ct # 202
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 414-1477
https://www.birminghamschool.com/
The Birmingham School of Massage certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a massage therapist and/or to enter private practice. The technical portion of the program introduces a variety of massage therapy techniques to enable the graduate to address specific problem areas and concerns presented by the client. Anatomy and physiology, interpersonal communication skills, and clinic experience are added to provide a complete approach to learning the skills necessary in a professional massage practice. Business, marketing, advertising, and presentation skills as well as professional boundaries and ethics also are covered. Employment opportunities include positions in massage offices and private practice, physicians' offices, hospitals and medical centers, chiropractic offices, nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, health clubs and fitness centers, spas and resorts, hotels, cruise ships, beauty and hair salons, pain management centers, and sports team facilities.
Program Objectives
To prepare students to enter the work force as massage therapists.
To prepare students to use the principles and techniques of massage to assess and treat disorders of the human body which may benefit from massage.
To provide students with adequate information, demonstration, and practice to perform massage procedures capably and safely.
To provide students with the necessary information and knowledge to understand the business, marketing, budgeting, insurance, advertising, ethical, and legal principles, issues, and concerns of the profession.
To enable students to communicate effectively with clients, other health care providers, and the community at large as to the benefits and advisability of massage.
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to open and manage a private practice.
Our mission at the Birmingham School of Massage is to provide our students with the best training and education possible in the field of massage therapy according to standards set by the Alabama State Board of Massage Therapy. To accomplish this, we provide curriculum which includes theory, classroom education, guided practice, supervised clinical practicum and public service.
We have taken a leading role in the development of massage therapy standards and believe we have created a healthy environment for learning and practicing massage therapy.
Massage Therapy as a Career
Massage has entered mainstream America
Massage therapy, the oldest form of healing, is now a viable career choice for many wishing to enter the health care profession. It is a drugless, painless approach to wellness, and is a rewarding experience for both the client and the practitioner.
Career opportunities are many. Massage therapists are working in chiropractic and orthopedic offices, health clubs, corporate settings, private practices, hair and nail salons, for professional sports teams, spas and resorts. The list grows larger every day.
For example, sports massage is increasingly recognized to be an important factor in achieving the competitive edge in athletes. Sports massage is utilized by teams and individuals for injury prevention, to promote healing, or to warm-up at the site of the event. Athletes and coaches realize that regular massage therapy can actually increase athletic performance and speed recovery time from muscular injuries.
Most therapists earn $30-$60 per hour of massage (to calculate an annual example, consider that twenty hours a week adds up to about 1000 hours a year).
Why a career in massage therapy? There are a variety of reasons why people decide to enter the field of Massage Therapy. They may be starting their first career, making a career change, returning to work, seeking to supplement their income with part time work, etc.
But all who enter the profession have something in common - the desire to help others.
Massage Therapy is a flexible career. One of the most attractive aspects of the massage therapy profession is the flexibility. You can choose to work part time or full time. You may choose to work for yourself at home or at leased or shared office space. You may choose to work for someone else.
Birmingham School of Massage Inc
1776 Independence Ct # 202
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 414-1477
https://www.birminghamschool.com/