Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics


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What to look for in a Massage School:
1. Be sure that all Instructors have qualified credentials and training.
2. The course should be at least 500 hours.
3. The instructor to student ratio should be 1 to 10-12.
4. You will be able to qualify for other State and National exams when finished.
5. Is the school accreditted by a National Agency or organization.
6. Cost.


Hints for Choosing the Right Massage Education Program
Do your homework first!
1. Learn about the profession of massage therapy, e.g. different methods of therapy, and the legal requirements in the jurisdiction in which you intend to practice.
2. Collect information about several programs --attend an open house or orientation, interview former students, read catalogs, audit a class, or call the Better Business Bureau and/or vocation school office in your state.
3. Consider your career intentions --some programs focus on relaxation massage techniques while others target remedial or medical applications.
4. Review the curriculum to make sure that the style(s) of massage taught match what you want to learn.
5. Be aware of time requirements for a particular program. Make sure your other obligations will allow enough time to study and practice outside of class.
6. Examine the credentials and experience of the faculty.
7. Find out whether the education philosophy of the program and the faculty agree with your own views about health, healing, and the purpose and use of massage therapy.
8. Receive massage therapy sessions from the faculty, graduates, and/or student clinic.
9. Request information about student services --postgraduate job placement, tutoring, continuing education, financial aid, etc.
10. Consider tuition, fees, any other costs, the availability of financial aid, funds for a massage table, books, and supplies.

Determine which program most closely matches your career intentions, personality, schedule, and budget.