ARIZONA
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Arizona Programs
Health and wellness are integral to quality of life. At Allied Health Career Institute, we seek to prepare the next generation of health and wellness professionals to take on 21st-century challenges. Our Arizona massage therapy school is designed to equip emerging professionals with the skills they need to succeed in this in-demand career field. Blending online and classroom instruction, our programs are highly accessible for students from all backgrounds, including individuals who are planning career transitions.
Massage Therapy
This program prepares students for professional practice. Graduates will be eligible for licensure by the Arizona Board of Massage Therapy for initial massage therapy licensure or equivalent state governing board. Successful completion of this program makes graduates eligible to sit for the MBLEx National Exam. Passing this exam is necessary for state licensure. The requirements for state licensure vary from state to state, so be sure to check with your state’s governing body. Additional requirements may include liability insurance, passing a background check, and CPR or other safety training.
Job Outlook
Massage Therapists
Percent change in employment, projected 2016-26:
- Massage therapists – 26%
- Other healthcare support occupations – 22%
- Total, all occupations – 7%
Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 26 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new openings for massage therapists.
As more states adopt licensing requirements and standards for massage therapists, the practice of massage is likely to be respected and accepted by more people as a way to treat pain and to improve overall wellness.
Similarly, demand will likely increase as more healthcare providers understand the benefits of massage and these services become part of treatment plans. However, demand in some healthcare settings will be tempered by limited insurance coverage for massage services.
Massage also offers specific benefits to particular groups of people whose continued demand for massage services will lead to overall growth for the occupation. For example, many sports teams hire massage therapists to help their athletes rehabilitate from injuries and to relieve or manage pain.
The number of massage clinic franchises has increased in recent years. Many franchised clinics offer more affordable massages than those provided at spas and resorts, making massage services available to a wider range of customers.
Job Prospects
In states that regulate massage therapy, opportunities should be available to those who complete formal programs and pass a professionally recognized exam. However, new massage therapists should expect that it can take time to build a client base.
Because referrals are an important source of work for massage therapists, marketing and networking may help increase the number of job opportunities. Joining a professional association also can help build strong contacts and further increase the likelihood of steady work. In addition, massage therapists may be able to attract a wider variety of clients by completing education programs in multiple modalities.
In May 2017, the median annual wages for massage therapists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
| Offices of chiropractors | $51,240 |
| Offices of all other health practitioners | 42,860 |
| Personal care services | 38,200 |
| Accommodation | 28,060 |
Most massage therapists earn a combination of wages and tips and may receive free or discounted massages as a benefit.
Eligibility for Our Arizona Massage Therapy School
In addition to being an empathetic person who likes to heal and help others, there are a set of requirements you must meet to be eligible for enrollment in our programs:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have achieved a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have good moral character, with three personal and/or professional references
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (examples include, but are not limited to: reporting false information to the police, shoplifting or concealment of merchandise, petit larceny, welfare fraud, embezzlement, and writing worthless checks)
Tucson Campus
Address: 6206 E Pima St #1 Tucson AZ 85712
Programs: Massage Therapy
Chandler Campus
Address: 4981 S. Arizona Ave #2, Chandler, AZ 85248
Programs: Massage Therapy
