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Associate Degree in Massage TherapyMassage therapy is one of the fastest growing occupations in the US. By 2004, the number of colleges offering massage therapy programs had increased 80 percent increase in two years. Massage therapy attracts a wide range of clients, and represents one fifth of the national usage of alternative therapies. An associate degree in massage therapy can be the first step towards certification in massage therapy, and be the start of a fulfilling and lucrative careers.Your Massage Therapy Degree Your massage therapy degree will teach you how different methods of touch can alleviate pain, stimulate healing, reduce stress and promote well-being. As well as learning how to massage for different purposes, an associate degree in massage therapy will incorporate the study of health, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Touch and manipulation have been used in the healing process for thousands of years, so your associate’s degree in massage therapy will also include the history of massage. In addition, you can expect your massage therapy degree to cover some or all of the following areas: After Your AA in Massage Therapy Your AA in massage therapy can lead to careers in any of the above areas, in hospitals, clinics, holiday venues, sports therapy, old people’s homes and private practice. Thirty five US states now require regulation, so your first step after your AA in massage therapy will be to undertake your national certification exam.
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