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MASSAGE THERAPY

This program provides education, guidance, and an environment for the systematic study of the art and science of Massage Therapy with an emphasis on medical rehabilitative modalities.

A graduate of this program will have met the training requirements to test for licensing. Program students perform their hands-on training in The Student Clinic at EVCC.

What Massage Therapists Do

  • Talk with clients about their symptoms, medical history, and desired results
  • Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body
  • Manipulate muscles and other soft tissues of the body
  • Provide clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture
  • Document clients’ conditions and progress

100% Job placement assistance

What Massage Therapists Do

Massage therapists held about 144,600 jobs in 2020. The largest employers of massage therapists were as follows:

38%

Self-employed workers

31

Personal care services

11

Offices of all other health practitioners

08

Offices of chiropractors

05

Accommodation

Job Outlook

Massage Therapists

Percent change in employment, projected 2020-30
40
30
20
10
32%

Massage therapists

16%

Other healthcare support occupations

8%

Total, all occupations

Note: All Occupations include all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program

Employment projections data for massage therapists, 2020-30

  • Occupational Title Massage therapists
  • SOC Code 31-9011
  • Employment, 2020 144,600
  • Projected Employment, 2030 191,100
  • Change, 2020-30 Percent 32 Numeric 46,500
  • Employment by Industry Get data

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATES

86%

2019

75%

2018

100%

2017

93%

2016

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Testimonials

I couldn't have chosen a better school to attend. My Instructor Cisco was attentive and helped me get my Massage Therapy courses. EVCC is amazing, and I recommend them to everyone!

Siedah I.

I recently graduated from the Esthetics program here at EVCC. I admit that it was difficult getting used to having several different teachers, but I did learn new techniques and ways of doing things from each of them. So I guess in the end that difficulty turned out to be a great learning experience. I am satisfied with the education I received from EVCC which allowed me to graduate at the top of my class and pass all of my state boards with high marks. Also the length of the program and the hours for the classes were perfect for my hectic schedule.

Natasha B.

OUR AFFILIATIONS with APPROVALS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork approved provider

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation – Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

Certificate to Operate issued by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Eligible institution for the training of qualified veterans by the Committee on Veteran's Education, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia

Eligible institution for the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Scholarship Program

Eligible institution for Vocational Rehabilitation training by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services