Between 2006 and 2016, the demand for professional massage therapists in Pinellas County is expected to climb more than 23%, according to the State of Florida Agency for Workplace Innovation. Helping to satisfy this need with trained, skilled and caring professionals is the Massage Therapy training program at Everest University - Largo.
At Everest University - Largo, students are prepared to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work in as little as nine months. They are taught a wide range of popular massage techniques by teachers who are massage industry professionals, and who bring passion, experience and empathy to their work. 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 - Largo
Everest University - Largo offers a comprehensive Massage Therapy training program that covers a wide range of topics, including:
• 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
In addition, Everest’s Career Services is available to help students prepare resumés, practice interview techniques and contact potential employers.
Massage Therapists Can Select the Venue That Suits Them
Massage therapy is practiced in a wide range of Tampa-area venues, giving trained therapists a choice of facilities and schedules when it comes time to enter the workforce. Employers of massage therapists now include:
- Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics
- Doctors' Offices
- Health Spas
- Fitness Centers
- Sports Organizations
- Tourist Destinations
- Cruise Ships
Massage therapists may also choose to work independently, traveling to clients’ homes or businesses.
Everest University’s Largo Campus
The Everest University - Largo campus is situated on East Bay Drive northwest of St. Petersburg. In addition to massage therapy, the campus also offers career training and degree programs in approximately 20 other fields, ranging from Accounting and Business to Paralegal and Pharmacy Technician.
To learn more about how you can begin a career in Massage Therapy, contact Everest - Largo today!
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
