, finding new ways to relax may seem invaluable. A massage
therapist, also called a masseuse, specializes in helping one
unwind by providing massages and spa treatments. According to the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), these professions held more
than 90 thousand positions in 2002 and the number of jobs in the
field is expected to grow faster than the national average for all
jobs over the next several years. As the demand for these
specialists increases, the number of adults hoping to enter this
profession grows as well, creating more competition for positions.
The better trained one becomes, the more likely they may be to land
one’s ideal job—particularly in high end salons or spas. The
BLS notes that the most significant form of
training for a potential masseuse is a post-secondary vocational
certificate, but a number of colleges, universities or professional
schools offer regular or recreational courses in massage therapy as
well.