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Choosing to Study Massage Therapy in Branford, Connecticut
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December 07, 2005
by Laith Hamid
Local Education Columnist
Choosing the right massage therapy school and training program requires some thought, and Branford, Connecticut is a place next to none!
When looking for a school, you need to consider its focus: is its massage therapy training aimed at giving a general education, or is the training focused on relaxation massage therapies or rehabilitative massage therapy? If you aim to run your own massage therapy practice, ask what training is given in business development. Attend massage therapy school open days and ask tutors what fields of massage therapy they are involved in. Consider whether their experience and the school ethos tie in with your own aspirations in massage therapy.
Why Choose Branford for Massage Therapy School?
Branford, Connecticut has a lot to offer budding massage therapists. Specialty shopping and great dining opportunities can all be enjoyed in Branford. Branford's stunning location along the shore of Long Island Sound makes possible a superb range of water sports. Back on dry land, biking, camping, and hiking can be enjoyed in large areas of salt marsh and woodland, not forgetting time spent just taking in the fantastic views.
Practicing After Graduation from Massage Therapy School
About half of all States regulate practitioners of massage therapy. Massage therapy regulation can also take place at the local town or city level, so you'll need to consider those when selecting your massage therapy program or school. State regulations in Connecticut, for example, require massage therapists to have studied at a massage therapy school approved by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) and to have passed the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination. Once you've completed all the requirements, you can set out to make your living by helping others through massage therapy.
Sources:
"Massage Therapist Licensure"
"Massage Therapy Schools Q&A"
"State Boards Administering Massage Practice Laws"
About the Author
Laith Hamid works for a government agency researching and visiting registered charities in the UK to advise on legislative compliance, governance and best practice. His previous experience includes governmental audit work, water engineering consultancy and customer services within the retail banking sector. Laith graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Civil Engineering, with special emphasis on Environmental and Water Engineering.
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