The HHMI Blog

Whether it's your first career or you're looking to change fields, massage offers an exciting business opportunity allowing for freedom of schedule and unlimited career options so you can be your own boss, build your own practice, and realize your ultimate professional dreams. Learn more about fascinating topics and ongoing events within the realm of massage therapy.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Licensed Massage Therapist?

Becoming a licensed massage therapist requires 500 hours of accredited classroom learning. Another way of looking at it is this":" After 2½ months of training you can begin a career where the 2016 average starting salary (in Texas) was $46,190.

5 Tips on How to Select a Massage School

Choosing the right school is one of the most critical factors in the ultimate success of your massage practice. It determines not only what and how you learn the fundamentals and techniques of massage but also how you operate your practice and whom you network with along the way.

Massage therapist performing hot stone massage

Getting a Handle on 10 Common Massage Types

Anyone who has received a massage will tell you that there are about as many types of massage as there are practitioners of them. In an industry and discipline that literally traces its roots back thousands of years to ancient cultures, today there are a wide range of massage types, from the classic forms to more exotic ones.