NaturalHealers.com massage therapy schools, acupuncture, chiropractic and alternative medicine
Featured Schools Request Information from Schools Find a School Common Questions and Answers (FAQ) About NaturalHealers.com NaturalHealers.com Home

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive free career info.

Massage Therapy
School Information

Choosing a Massage School
Tips for finding & choosing the right massage school...

Massage School Accreditation
Learn the importance of accredited massage schools...

Massage School Tuition & Financial Aid
Read about average tuition & tips for getting aid...



Massage Therapist
Career Guide

Massage Careers & Training
Read about new trends in massage careers & training...

Massage Therapist Job Description
Who are today's massage therapists...

Massage Therapist Salary
How much can massage therapists earn...

Law and Licensure & States Regulating Massage
List of state massage boards, licensure info & keeping certifications current...

Massage Business Advice
8 massage tips to put clients at ease...


Find Massage Schools

All Massage Schools

Massage Schools by State

Massage Schools by City

Search for Schools by Specialty, Name or Location


Additional Massage Therapy Resources

Massage Therapy Specialties Learn about all of the different types massage specialties...

The History of Massage
Take a journey of massage therapy through the ages...


Holistic Health Career Center Home

Sports Massage Training and Careers

Get Sports Massage Therapy Training and Starting A Career In Sports

Find Sports Massage Training | Massage Therapy Career Resource Center

knee massage

Professional sports stars, amateur athletes and even those of us aspiring to live more active life styles can all benefit from sports massage therapy. From flexibility to rehabilitation, sports massage training teaches students how to treat a wide range of muscle and performance issues and emphasizes injury prevention as key to boosting the life of a person's sporting career.

find sports massage therapy schools & training

Sports Massage Career Overview

Sports massage therapists deliver treatments before professional competitions to help improve an athlete's flexibility and after competitions to alleviate injuries or keep muscles from tightening. They might also work in private practice, health care or athletic facilities where they provide sports massage therapy to everyday clients seeking some of the many benefits of sports massage, such as these:

Sports Massage Training and Education

What You'll Study in Sports Massage Therapy School

As part of an overall massage therapy curriculum, sports massage training encompasses a wide range of modalities. Practitioners can use these sports-specific techniques on-site at events like marathons, cycling tours or triathlons or in a private office as part of maintenance or preventive health regimens.

Students interested in sports massage training can expect to take classes that cover these topics:

Average Length of Study

Sports massage training programs generally involve 700 or more hours of combined classroom and hands-on clinical practice. On average, students can complete their training in about 12 months.

Average Tuition

Tuition for sports massage training ranges from $9,000 to $12,000. Sports massage training at community colleges might cost a little less, and private massage schools might cost a little more. Many massage schools offer financial aid packages to help students cover the costs of their sports massage training.

Sports Massage Certification

Sports massage therapists must meet the same requirements for certification in their state as other massage therapists. Typically, this means graduating from an accredited massage therapy program and passing a state or national licensure exam.

find sports massage therapy schools & training

Learn more about massage therapy certification.

Sports Massage Therapy Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of massage-related occupation, like sports massage therapy, will grow at a rate of 19 percent through 2018. The country's ongoing interest in health and fitness and in massage as a means to achieving flexibility and reducing stress will play a significant role in the career outlook for sports massage therapists over the coming decade.

Sports Massage Therapy Salary

Massage therapists in general earn a median salary of $42,847, according to Salary.com. Overall, salaries for massage therapists range from $28,352 to $61,382, with experience, location and employer type all playing a role in influencing a massage therapist's income.

Learn more about massage therapist salaries.

Is a Sports Massage Therapy Career Right for You?

A career in sports massage requires training in a broad range of massage therapy modalities, in-depth knowledge of injuries and rehabilitative treatments, and, in many cases, a willingness to stand ready and waiting on the sidelines of sporting events to treat participants in urgent situations. Additionally, you'll need strong communication and business skills to help you build a sports massage practice.

If you are interested in a sports massage therapy career, take a closer look at sports massage training schools. Then choose the sports massage program that meets your personal and professional needs.

Bookmark and Share
find sports massage therapy schools & training

Start your pathway to improved health and well-being! Find answers to frequently asked questions about massage therapy schools and careers.

Sources:
SportsInjuringClinic.net, 2011
ArticleBliss.com, 2011
HolisticOnline.com, 1998-2007
Cortiva.com, 2011
Nevada School of Massage Therapy, 2011
National Holistic Institute, 2010
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011

Where can I get training?

Alabama
Cortiva Institute - Florida - Training in Pinellas Park, FL
Alaska
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Arizona
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Phoenix
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale - Scottsdale
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe - Tempe
Cortiva Institute - Tucson - Tucson
Arkansas
Heritage College - Little Rock - Little Rock
California
Everest College - Alhambra - Alhambra
Fremont College - Cerritos
Marinello Schools of Beauty - Hemet
Fremont College - Los Angeles
Marinello Schools of Beauty - Redding
Marinello Schools of Beauty - San Diego (Miramar)
American Institute of Massage Therapy - Santa Ana
Ashland Institute of Massage - Training in Ashland, OR
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Colorado
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Aurora
Heritage College - Denver - Denver
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Westminster - Westminster
Connecticut
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Groton
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Newington
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Westport
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Training in Boston, MA
Delaware
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology & Massage - Dagsboro
Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania - Training in King of Prussia, PA
Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Training in Wall Township, NJ
District of Columbia
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage - Arlington/Falls Church, VA
Florida
Boca Beauty Academy - Boca Raton
Florida College of Natural Health - Sarasota/Bradenton - Bradenton
Heritage Institute - Fort Myers - Fort Myers
Florida School of Massage - Gainesville
Heritage Institute - Jacksonville - Jacksonville
Florida College of Natural Health - Miami - Miami
Florida College of Natural Health - Orlando - Orlando/Maitland
Central Florida School of Massage Therapy - Orlando/Winter Park
Cortiva Institute - Florida - Pinellas Park
Florida College of Natural Health - Fort Lauderdale - Pompano Beach
Georgia
Augusta School of Massage - Augusta - Evans
Academy of Somatic Healing Arts - Norcross (Atlanta)
Gwinnett College - Sandy Springs
Cortiva Institute - Florida - Training in Pinellas Park, FL
Idaho
Cortiva Institute - Federal Way - Training in Federal Way, WA
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Training in Seattle, WA
Illinois
Cortiva Institute - Chicago - Chicago
Soma Institute - Chicago
Cortiva Institute - Crystal Lake/Chicago - Crystal Lake
National University of Health Sciences - Massage Therapy - Lombard
Cortiva Institute - Woodridge/Chicago - Woodridge
Indiana
Cortiva Institute - Chicago - Training in Chicago, IL
Iowa
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa (Stone City)
Cortiva Institute - Chicago - Training in Chicago, IL
Kansas
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Lawrence
Heritage College - Kansas City - Training in Kansas City, MO
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Training in Kansas City, MO
Heritage College - Wichita - Wichita
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Maine
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Bridgton
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Training in Boston, MA
Maryland
Baltimore School of Massage - Baltimore - Linthicum
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage - Arlington/Falls Church, VA
Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania - Training in King of Prussia, PA
Massachusetts
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Watertown
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Training in New Hampshire or Maine
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Newington - Training in Newington, CT
Michigan
Irene's Myomassology Institute - Detroit area - Southfield
Institute of Natural Therapies - Hancock - It's better up North!
Institute of Natural Therapies - St. Ignace - It's better up North!
Missouri
Heritage College - Kansas City - Kansas City
WellSpring School of Allied Health - Kansas City
Montana
Cortiva Institute - Federal Way - Training in Federal Way, WA
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Training in Seattle, WA
Nebraska
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Nevada
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Las Vegas
Northwest Health Careers - Las Vegas
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale - Training in Scottsdale, AZ
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Hudson
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Training in Boston, MA
New Jersey
Academy of Massage Therapy - Hackensack - Hackensack
Cortiva Institute - Hoboken - Hoboken
Barberio School of Massage Therapy - Linwood
Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Wall Township
New Mexico
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale - Training in Scottsdale, AZ
New York
Cortiva Institute - Hoboken - Hoboken, NJ - 8 Minutes from NYC
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Training in Westport, CT
North Dakota
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Ohio
Heritage College - Columbus - Columbus
Oklahoma
Heritage College - Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
Oregon
Ashland Institute of Massage - Ashland
Cortiva Institute - Federal Way - Training in Federal Way, WA
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Training in Seattle, WA
Pennsylvania
Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia
Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork - Lancaster
Lansdale School of Business - North Wales
Laurel Business Institute - Uniontown
Baltimore School of Massage - York - York
Rhode Island
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Training in Boston, MA
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Groton - Training in Groton, CT
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Training in Hudson, New Hampshire
South Carolina
Cortiva Institute - Florida - Training in Pinellas Park, FL
South Dakota
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Texas
Texas Center for Massage Therapy - Dallas - Richardson
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Phoenix - Training in Phoenix
Utah
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Utah County - Lindon
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale - Training in Scottsdale, AZ
Vermont
Cortiva Institute - Boston - Training in Boston, MA
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Training in Hudson, New Hampshire
Virginia
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage - Arlington Area/Falls Church
Virginia School of Massage - Charlottesville - Charlottesville
Washington
Cortiva Institute - Federal Way - Federal Way
Port Townsend School of Massage - Port Townsend
Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Seattle
Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts - Seattle
Nevada School of Massage Therapy - Las Vegas - Training in Las Vegas
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City
Wisconsin
Cortiva Institute - Chicago - Training in Chicago, IL
Wyoming
Denver School of Massage Therapy - Aurora - Training in Aurora
Utah College of Massage Therapy - Salt Lake City - Training in Salt Lake City

Back to Top

Search our directory and find more: Massage Therapy Schools, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and more.




 
Looking for more info?
Sign up for monthly email updates on the latest career info.