Massage is growing in popularity as a luxury service at upscale hotels and resorts as well as an adjunct to traditional health care practices. To meet the growing demand for skilled massage therapists, Everest University in Brandon, Florida, offers a comprehensive training program that can be completed in as little as nine months.
In Florida’s Hillsborough County, where Brandon is located, the demand for massage therapists is projected to increase nearly 20% between 2006 and 2016, according to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. Facilities offering massage will include not only local spas, hotels and resorts but also clinics and rehabilitation centers where massage is increasingly used to help patients cope with pain from muscle strains to cancer.
At Everest - Brandon, students are taught a variety of massage techniques they can apply to a range of professional situations. The professors are all industry veterans who bring to their work not only passion, but an insider’s knowledge of the industry and its demands. Classes are available at various times to help students deal with the demands of family, outside jobs and other adult obligations.
The Massage Therapy Program at Everest University - Brandon
At Everest University - Brandon, the Massage Therapy program covers such topics as:
- Business and Ethics
- Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Post-Natal and Infant, & Elder/Geriatric Massage
- Eastern Theory and Practice
- Energy & Non-traditional therapies, Wellness & CPR
- Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release & Pin and Stretch
- Neuromuscular/Trigger Point and Muscle Energy Techniques
- Clinical and Sports Massage
- Health and Wellness
At the end of the nine month-long program, students are ready to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work.
In addition, Everest’s Career Services is available to help students prepare resumés, practice interview techniques and contact potential employers.
Everest University’s Brandon Campus
The Everest University - Brandon campus is situated on Coconut Palm Drive just east of the intersection of Highways 301 and 574. In addition to massage therapy, the Brandon campus also offers career training and degree programs in approximately 20 other fields ranging from Accounting and Business to Paralegal and Surgical Technologist.
To learn more about how you can begin a career in Massage Therapy, contact Everest - Brandon today!
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
