Touchpoints: A Massage Therapy Blog

The health care support field is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing job segments in the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statstics).  U.S. News reviewed the nation's most in-demand occupations in their annual Best Jobs report and ranked massage therapist as #8 in the "Best Health Care Support Jobs" category for 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects massage therapist employment growth of 23% between 2016 and 2024--higher than overall projected job growth of 10.8%.

In addition to job growth, the field of massage therapy offers many avenues to shape your career--from working at spas or fitness centers to working at hospitals, for sports teams, at integrative medical clinics, and more.

If you've been considering Massage Therapy as a career, there's never been a better time to take the step forward!

A perfect opportunity for you to gain insight and learn about National University's convenient, one-year, evening certification program is through a Massage Therapy visit event.

When is the Massage Therapy Info Session?

• Wed., Oct., 5, 2016 (6-8pm)
• Wed., Nov. 16, 2016 (6-8pm)

How Do I Register?

• RSVP Online
• Call 1-800-826-6285

*You will also get a  $250 tuition credit toward your first trimester for attending this event!*

Sign up for the next Massage Therapy Info Session and take the next step toward your future career.

You can also schedule an individual tour during the daytime if that is more convenient for you. Get started by calling 1-800-826-6285 or emailing admissions@nuhs.edu.

Have you ever started a project but changed your mind or lost interest half way through? That's okay if you are knitting a scarf or cleaning out a closet. But if you're starting a massage therapy career education program, you want to be sure this is the right school and right career for you. With today's tuition costs, losing interest before you even graduate can be expensive.

That's why, even though you may be convinced massage therapy is a career you will love, it's good to be completely sure before you start. How can you be sure? Here are three important steps:

First: Get a Professional Massage

In fact, if you can afford it, get several massages over time with a variety of different massage therapists. Take time to talk with your massage therapists and see how they like their career. Look around at their work environment. Imagine yourself in their shoes, doing what they do, with lots of different people as your clients.

Second: Visit a Massage School

Don't just shop for a massage school online. It's best to actually visit the campus and see the facility. What looks good online might not be what you expected when you show up for your first class. Actually see the classrooms, the practice area, meet the faculty, and see where you'll be massaging clients in your internship phase.

Third: Choose a Program with a Trial or Intro Course

See if you can test out the program to see if it's for you. National University requires all students to complete a one-week Introduction to Massage Therapy course during the very first week of the first trimester. In the intro course, you'll learn the basics of massage therapy through lecture, demonstration and hands-on instruction. You must pass the course as a requirement to continue in the program. This helps you determine whether massage therapy is the right career choice for you.

National University is still offering its "Summer Soak Up" tuition incentive for anyone who visits campus before August 31st. By just visiting, you can earn $500 tuition credit for your first trimester. Call 1-800-826- 6285 or email admissions@nuhs.edu for more details or to plan your visit.

Massage Therapy is getting lots of attention as an effective tool for pain.  Pain is a major public health concern that affects approximately 100 million Americans. Chronic pain accounts for 80% of physician visits and almost $600 billion in annual health care expenditures and lost productivity.

A leading scientific journal, Pain Medicine, recently published a series of research articles on the effectiveness of massage in reducing pain for a variety of conditions, including cancer and post-surgical pain.

Dr. Jerrilyn Cambron, a professor at National University of Health Sciences who co-authored the journal series, says: "These articles will go a long way in promoting massage therapy as an evidence-based approach to pain management."

National University has always considered massage therapy an important part of a new trend in health care called "integrative medicine." If you are thinking about starting a career in massage therapy, it's good to be familiar with this word.  Why?

Integrative medicine is where health professionals from different fields work together, joining their unique skills in a group effort as they work to get patients better. So articles such as these that show how massage helps pain will also help show MDs, hospitals and pain management clinics when to call on massage therapists to assist them in treating pain patients.

Why not visit National University to learn more on how you can study massage therapy on a campus devoted to integrative medicine, with faculty like Dr. Jerrilyn Cambron and other leaders in the profession? If you visit now through August 31^st, you'll be eligible for a tuition incentive of $500 during National University's "Summer Soak Up" program.

Good Morning America news anchor Robin Roberts, will be the keynote speaker at this years' American Massage Therapy Association Conference.

Robin Roberts, a former college athlete and reporter for ESPN, has shared her own personal journey as a breast cancer survivor with millions of viewers. More recently, she's shared her struggle with a bone marrow disease that required her to undergo a bone marrow transplant.

Through it all, massage therapy has helped her in her healing and wellness goals.

Roberts is featured in an interview with Massage Therapy Journal. She says, "My long-time partner, Amber, graduated from the Swedish Institute's massage therapy program, earned her associate's degree, and is now a licensed massage therapist. One could safely assume that massage therapy plays a pretty important role in our lives! Together, we are committed to a lifestyle of wellness, healing and positivity."

Her video below stresses the healing value of massage therapy for both athletes and cancer patients.

Why not explore how you can be part of the exciting field of massage therapy, and bring increased health and wellness to cancer survivors, athletes and more? Make plans to visit National University of Health Sciences this summer, where from now through August, your visit will earn you a tuition credit of $500 for your first trimester during the NUHS Summer Soak Up special.

If you are exploring massage therapy schools, or just beginning to consider a career as a massage therapist, now is a great time to visit National University of Health Sciences.

For the first time, we are offering a visit incentive program called "Summer Soak Up" to those interested in exploring a certification in massage therapy. You'll receive a $500 tuition credit toward your first trimester in our massage therapy program, just for visiting and seeing the many advantages we have to offer. This is a limited time offer for summer visitors only.

You can attend an upcoming massage therapy information night on June 1, 2016. At this event, you'll experience first hand our fantastic facilities, sample a class led by one of our dynamic faculty members, and learn what you'll need to further your massage education and career goals. Or, you can schedule an individual tour at your convenience.

After your visit, you can also enroll in our two-week Introduction to Massage course that allows you to test-drive our program.

For more information, click Summer Soak Up, or call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-826-6285 or email admissions@nuhs.edu.