Myofascial Release Training and Careers

Myofascial release training teaches students how to enhance the body’s natural healing capabilities through gentle, specialized stretching of the connective tissue, or fascia, that surrounds muscles and organs. Trauma, inflammation and even poor posture can put abnormal pressure on nerves and muscles, causing chronic pain, impeding motion and decreasing circulation.

Using myofascial release techniques, practitioners free up the body’s fascia, which, in turn, produces a healing effect in the patient.

Career Overview

Initially, practitioners of myofascial massage will rely on a consultation and evaluation of a patient’s condition to decide where to start with myofascial release therapy. Once in session, therapists combine their myofascial release training and experience with intuition to tune in to the patient’s body, sensing cues that tell them which muscles to stretch and in what order.

Like many other natural healing alternatives, myofascial release therapy integrates well into an overall wellness plan that might include acupuncture services, chiropractics, nutrition counseling and other alternative medicine practices.

Learn how myofascial release is similar to Hellerwork®.

Training and Education

What You’ll Study in Myofascial Release School

Classes in myofascial release training typically come in the form of electives, continuing education or advanced training seminars available at massage and healing arts schools. You can expect myofascial release training course work to cover the following:

Anatomy of fascia and related structures
Whole-body interrelationships
Upper and lower extremity problems
Myofascial release techniques
Cranial/sacral therapy and techniques
Treatment demonstration and hands-on practice

Average Length of Study

Depending on the program, myofascial release training can take two to five days of seminar time either in a row or spent over the course of several weekends. Some massage and healing arts schools offer semester-long classes that incorporate intensive units on myofascial release techniques into their massage therapy curriculum.

Average Tuition

Tuition for myofascial massage therapy training ranges from $500 to $700 per seminar day. Most seminars take at least two days, but some one-day workshops in advanced myofascial release techniques are available.

Myofascial Release Certification

Certification in myofascial release therapy is available through myofascial massage and bodywork schools. Typically, myofascial release training counts toward continuing education credits for massage, physical and occupational therapists, as well as other natural healing occupations that benefit from using integrative therapies like myofascial release in practice.

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) current Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of massage therapists in general will grow at a much faster than average rate: 18.3% through 2032. The public’s ongoing interest in natural healing alternatives and its continued acknowledgment of the benefits of massage are some of the main reasons behind the anticipated growth in massage therapy jobs over the coming decade.

Myofascial Release Salary

According to the BLS, salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. Take a look at massage salaries by state below.

Massage Therapists

National data

Median Salary: $55,310

Projected job growth: 18.3%

10th Percentile: $32,240

25th Percentile: $41,600

75th Percentile: $74,970

90th Percentile: $95,700

Projected job growth: 18.3%

State data

State	Median Salary	Bottom 10%	Top 10%
Alabama	$41,920	$20,870	$77,930
Alaska	$88,830	$51,530	$163,240
Arizona	$60,880	$36,000	$101,000
Arkansas	$38,070	$23,890	$106,240
California	$45,400	$32,240	$101,470
Colorado	$56,110	$45,750	$82,070
Connecticut	$59,890	$31,200	$89,730
Delaware	N/A	N/A	N/A
District of Columbia	$59,900	$50,650	$64,200
Florida	$48,940	$32,110	$73,210
Georgia	$58,100	$29,040	$104,000
Hawaii	N/A	N/A	N/A
Idaho	$68,960	$40,790	$82,250
Illinois	$60,670	$29,500	$93,400
Indiana	$58,300	$30,470	$80,900
Iowa	$63,060	$40,420	$104,000
Kansas	$48,120	$29,550	$77,650
Kentucky	$63,780	$42,300	$90,150
Louisiana	$62,870	$26,010	$77,480
Maine	$52,000	$30,160	$90,480
Maryland	$56,960	$35,550	$104,010
Massachusetts	$61,280	$34,470	$101,170
Michigan	$61,950	$34,070	$86,900
Minnesota	$62,770	$45,900	$93,190
Mississippi	$39,980	$24,980	$118,420
Missouri	$52,770	$25,980	$104,000
Montana	$59,400	$22,260	$82,840
Nebraska	$59,910	$38,300	$91,150
Nevada	$44,730	$23,800	$85,020
New Hampshire	$72,960	$54,020	$101,370
New Jersey	$56,380	$42,300	$124,880
New Mexico	$62,470	$24,960	$96,920
New York	$50,210	$35,450	$112,720
North Carolina	$61,570	$36,720	$93,850
North Dakota	$53,450	$28,060	$79,640
Ohio	$51,100	$32,360	$74,540
Oklahoma	$41,600	$28,410	$58,740
Oregon	$82,170	$38,140	$98,880
Pennsylvania	$56,780	$40,180	$79,070
Rhode Island	$56,160	$45,760	$69,100
South Carolina	$47,640	$21,160	$78,230
South Dakota	$46,540	$37,100	$61,090
Tennessee	$49,480	$25,570	$70,130
Texas	$49,550	$27,110	$79,710
Utah	$59,780	$32,930	$109,030
Vermont	$94,620	$27,410	$119,790
Virginia	$52,030	$29,490	$79,680
Washington	$79,700	$56,860	$109,320
West Virginia	$31,080	$24,950	$77,380
Wisconsin	$55,950	$21,840	$88,400
Wyoming	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 median salary; projected job growth through 2032. Actual salaries vary depending on location, level of education, years of experience, work environment, and other factors. Salaries may differ even more for those who are self-employed or work part time.

Is a Myofascial Release Career Right for You?

A career in myofascial release requires advanced training in massage therapy topics and techniques, comfort working one-on-one with patients in a quiet environment and strong communication skills. Much like a career as a massage therapist, earning a living as a myofascial release specialist takes business savvy and marketing skills to build a client base.

If you are interested in a myofascial release therapy career, take a closer look at myofascial release training courses by clicking the Find Schools button below. Then choose the myofascial massage program that meets your personal and professional needs.