Massage Therapy - Successfully!

A big question for many bodyworkers right now is whether home study courses are an acceptable means of continuing education for massage therapists. What about online massage classes? What about distance training with videos and books? What are the pros and cons of these types of education courses?

The Potential Benefits of Home Study Massage Classes:

• A greater audience potential
• Easier to attend a classes - especially for massage therapists in rural locations.
• Flexibility of time and scheduling the class.
• Access to a greater variety of techniques and specialties.
• Massage therapists can “sample” a specific technique for less before investing in a more expensive, hands-on workshop.

The Potential Downfalls of Massage Distance Courses:

• Massage therapists do not have expert teachers overseeing their techniques to be sure they are doing them properly and safely.
• Some massage techniques require advanced training to be safe.
• A massage therapist could feel ready to perform a massage speciality even when they are not and do not understand all the contraindications.
• The potential for misrepresentation about the massage therapists certification and knowledge.

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