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The 500 Hour Massage Therapy Program
Founded in 2002, BSMT is licensed by the state of New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Department of Education.
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0% financing available
Training You for a Successful Massage Therapy Career
Flexible Payment Plans • 0% Financing Available
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According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, "The job market for massage therapists is projected to grow significantly, with employment expected to increase by 18% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, driven by increasing demand for therapeutic services and wellness.”
Course Material
500hrs of material • 6 Month Completion Time
- Massage is considered as one of the first pain-relieving therapies.
- Massage is an instinctive and natural treatment for many ailments and injuries.
- Modern massage treatment is influenced by 19th-century advancements.
- Massage systems have fundamental variances.
- Massage therapists must be familiar with massage history.
- Recognize the significance of professional ethics.
- Learn how excellent ethics can help you develop a successful massage business.
- Discover how to establish personal and professional boundaries.
- Form therapeutic and client-centered connections.
- Recognize the significance of healthy habits and professional image.
- Recognize the importance of interpersonal relationships and success mindsets.
- Learn how to establish a sound business reputation.
- Find out why a massage therapist has to understand anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
- Learn about the physiological and psychological implications of stress and pain, as well as the function of massage therapy in stress and pain management.
- Learn about the body's healing activities in terms of inflammation and tissue repair.
- Determine the wellness model and how massage may fit into it.
- Learn the definitions of medical terminology.
- Learn about all of the human body's systems, with a focus on the muscular, skeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular systems.
- Learn about the physiological impacts and advantages of massage.
- Learn about massage's psychological effects and benefits.
- Learn about the advantages of massage and how it affects the body's many systems.
- Learn about the most common massage contraindications and indications.
- Learn how to recognize all of the body's primary risk zones.
- You will be confident in utilizing all massage therapy equipment and products.
- Learn a variety of hand exercises designed exclusively for massage therapists.
- Learn how to stand and move correctly.
- Improve your coordination, balance, control, and endurance.
- Learn the best methods as well as 30-, 50-, 60-, 80-, and 100-minute massage sequences based on the owner's 30+ years of expertise.
What Our Graduates Are Saying...
"I cannot thank you enough! I am so happy, proud, and thankful I went through your school. Best decision I have ever made!"
"I cannot express how thankful I am to be able to move into a career I love. The way you run the school truly shows how much you want people to succeed in life. If it wasn't for you I would still be stuck in a dead end job regretful that I never completed college."
"Thank you for every ounce of your energy and knowledge. You have changed my life with this experience. I will forever be grateful."
"You have developed such a safe and welcoming environment for us to learn in and I appreciate that more than you know! You're brilliant thank you!"
"Thank you for everything! I feel so confident to begin my journey as a massage therapist."
"Going through your school was the best decision I have ever made! Clients consistently say how wonderful and unique my style is, best massage they have ever had! All thanks to you!"
"Thank you, Rob for being a wonderful teacher. I am so blessed to have found your school. I promise to make you proud!"
"I am so thankful to have found this massage school! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect environment to learn massage therapy. Thank you for making lectures interesting and fun. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences."
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is possible to make a good living as a massage therapist. The median annual wage for massage therapists is around $55,000, and the best paid 10% earn nearly $75,000 annually.
Barberio School of Massage stands out from other area programs for three main reasons. First, we have been committed since the start to keeping our class sizes small. We believe this helps keep instruction more personalized and enables us to ensure each student develops the necessary skills to be successful. Additionally, as the owners, we are completely involved in the teaching and day to day operations. We make sure our expertise, combined with the expertise of our teachers, is made available to each student every day. Lastly, we have built connections over the years with area employers, and we will work hard to help place our students in a new job that they will love.
There continues to be a growing demand for massage therapy professionals. The demand for massage therapists is often influenced by factors such as increasing awareness of the health benefits of massage therapy, the aging population, and the overall trend towards wellness and self-care. Additionally, as more people seek natural and alternative forms of healthcare, the demand for massage therapy services is expected to remain strong.
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