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Wisconsin Massage Therapy Schools - WI
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 19th, 2010
Massage Therapy Schools in Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin has in place rules for those wishing to practice as massage therapy professionals. If you wish to use the massage therapy title you must have certification earned either online or through a Wisconsin massage school that has been approved by the state. You may practice without the state certification but may not use the massage therapy title in any form of advertising or promotion of your practice, including street signs and business cards. State certification includes having completed necessary education and hands on training as well as a course about the specific laws pertaining to massage therapists in the state of Wisconsin.
Additionally, you should gain national accreditation from the National Certification of Massage Therapy and Bodywork. After completing an accredited school program in massage therapy you must then pass the NCTMB examination in order to be considered certified.
Massage therapists manipulate the soft tissues of the human body and these professionals often have much success in relieving clients aches and pains. People seek the professional help of massage therapists for a wide variety of reasons. Some are looking for pampering while others need the help of massage therapists in a process of rehabilitation or recovery. The state of Wisconsin recognizes the art and mastery of this profession and also demands of those wishing to pursue work within the state certain requirements. Following is a guide to becoming a massage therapist in Wisconsin.
- First and foremost you must have a high school education. The general education requirements in courses such as math, science and English will set you on the best foot in any future educational pursuits. As well, the education you receive in high school will help you to better communicate with clients, co-workers and colleagues as you begin a professional career path.
- Seek out the opportunity to experience massage from the perspective of a client. You will learn what techniques you most enjoy and benefit from, which may lead you to choosing a specific course of study in the art of massage and bodywork.
- Depending on the specific type of massage you are interested in you can find an accredited online program or Wisconsin massage school. The different types of massage are called modalities and whether you plan to specialize in sports massage or a form of massage such as Swedish that is typically a more spa-type service will also determine what educational course is best for you to pursue.
- Enroll in a massage therapy and bodywork course of study where you will learn about the physical art and science of the massage therapy practitioner as well as the business aspects of the profession.
- The state of Wisconsin requires those practicing in the state as massage therapists to have graduated from an accredited school of massage therapy and bodywork which must include 600 hours of study within a classroom.
- The coursework to become a massage therapist in Wisconsin includes both classroom learning and experiential learning modules.