Are you considering a career in massage? Those who work in Portland Massage Schools can tell you that some people are better suited to this work than others. A massage therapist career is best matched to a compassionate, determined individual with the traits we’ve gathered below.

Characteristics of Successful Massage Therapists

Being a “people person.” There’s no way around it—massage is a career that requires plenty of interactions with other human beings. In general, massage therapists are caring souls who enjoy alleviating others’ suffering. If you don’t particularly like working with people, this is probably not the career for you.

Passionate about Massage Therapy. […]

The American Massage Therapy Association estimates that there are more than 300,000 massage therapists and students in the US. Why are so many Americans attracted to a massage therapy career? Well, for one thing, it’s reliably in demand. The US Bureau of Labor statistics predicts a 23% increase in employment of massage therapists through 2022. Flexibility is another big attraction; many massage therapists are self-employed, so they get to set their own hours. The myriad applications of massage are also appealing.  In this blog we’re taking a look at the many areas where a massage therapist can work.

With a massage certification, […]