Why Massage School?
Facts about an Exciting career in Massage Therapy:
#1 in Job Growth
The Health Care profession will experience an 80% growth rate
in the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Income Range
$45 to $85 per hour (plus tips). Varies according to employment
status as a proprietor/employee. So there is potential to do extremely
well in the field of massage therapy.
Employment Opportunities
Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT’s) are employed at private massage
clinics, chiropractic and pain management centers, physician’s
offices, hospitals and wellness centers, day spas, corporations,
gyms, resorts and hotels performing both medical and relaxation/therapeutic
massage.
Our graduates work; in day spas, on cruise ships, Chiropractic
clinics, in private massage clinics, in wellness centers, out
of their own homes, at resorts.
Be Your Own Boss
Flexible Hours. Control the hours you want to work. Work for variety
of businesses.
High Demand
Millions of dollars are spent locally for development of Health
and Wellness Centers incorporating massage. $27 billion was spent
on alternative/non-traditional medicine in the US in 1997-$7 billion
on massage therapy. (Journal of the American Medical Association,
November 1998)
On the Cutting Edge of Preventative Medicine
The medical community has accepted massage therapy as a viable
treatment of stress and other disorders.
Why South Bay Massage College?
State-approved (approval to operate means compliance
with minimum state standards and does not imply any endorsement
or recommendation by the state or by the Bureau) by the Bureau
for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, since 1998.
SBMC is the most cost-effective Massage Program
in Southern California. After completion of the Massage Therapist
program you can earn an additional 150 state-approved hours with
our internship program. Therefore, 325 hours at only $1595.
Small student to Instructor ratio; typically
our classes are 8 to 12 students per class. You will get some
much more out of this than having 20-25 students per class.
State-approved Internship program at our student
spa located in Manhattan Beach. Earn up to 150 state-approved
(approval to operate means compliance with minimum state standards
and does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the state
or by the Bureau) hours at no tuition cost at our student clinic
spa.
Great location; beautiful Manhattan Beach, California.
5 blocks from the beach.
Expert instructors. All of our instructors have
many years of experience and enjoy what they do. You will learn
a lot and will have a lot a fun at the same time. Doctors of Chiropractic
teach our Anatomy/Physiology Classes.
Great friendly and helpful administrative staff.
Always willing to answer all of your questions.
We are very proud to have graduated over 700 students
since 1998.
We have a beautiful student intern spa located
2 blocks from the beach at 3770 Highland Ave., at Rosecrans Ave.,
in Manhattan Beach, California. 310.546.8812
Advance classes; Deep Tissue I & II, Sports
Massage, Acupressure, Advance Anatomy, Chair Massage, Pathology,
Pregnancy Massage, Advance Massage Technique, Cranial Sacral,
Myofascial Release Therapy, Exercise Rehab/Training, Kinesiology,
Physiology, Reflexology and more.
Most Frequently Asked Questions:
How much time will it take?
In as little as 6 weeks!
How many class hours are there in South Bay Massage
College's program?
South Bay Massage College offers over 1000 in-class and supervised
hours of instruction.
How do I become certified?
In California, you must attend a state-approved school by the
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. South
Bay Massage College has been state-approved since 1998.
How do I become licensed?
In California, there are no state licensing laws at this time,
August 2005. Licensing laws apply within the cities. Each city
has different licensing laws therefore, you need to call the city
you wish to practice and find out the educational requirements
for that city.
To get licensed you must present to them a copy of your
Certificate from a state-approved college along with a school
transcript.
After completion of each course at SBMC you will receive a certificate
of completion along with a school transcript.
Licensing laws do change; therefore, you need to check.
For the city licensing laws go to the city hall or town hall.
Is massage a good career to work at part-time?
It’s excellent as a part-time career. The pay is great, the work
is enjoyable, and your conscience is clear.
Are there jobs available to massage school graduates?
Yes, there are. We receive up to 10 calls weekly from employers
looking for graduates from our school. We have an up-to-date job
posting available to our graduates.
How much money can I make doing massage?
Your level of success in massage depends on your skills, your
ambition, your personality, where you live, the kind of bodywork
you practice, your ability to network and your ability to market
yourself. In general, most employers will pay between $25 to $45
per hour; not including tips. So, you will not make as much per
hour being employed as you will being self-employed.
How important is physical strength for being a massage
therapist?
In general, physical strength is not a very important trait for
a massage therapist. We will teach you how to use your body weight
to apply pressure instead of relying on muscular strength. You
should not shy away from a career in massage because you lack
physical strength—you can succeed without it.
How do I become Nationally Certificated?
Call the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage
and Bodywork
800-296-0664.
Those who become nationally certified by taking the National Certification
Exam are required to be “recertified” every four years. Typically
500 hours are required to become national certified.
Do you have weekend classes?
We have day classes, evening classes and weekend classes available.
See Massage Technician Class Schedule and advance schedule.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
SBMC Instructors all hold state teaching certificates and are
experts in their fields.
What is the student to instructor ratio for SBMC
in technique courses?
The ratio is 6 to 1.
Is SBMC respected in its community and nationally?
SBMC staff, faculty, and students volunteer hundreds of hours
annually to community activities. Additionally SBMC and its graduates
are respected by the medical community, physical therapists, doctors
of chiropractic and other licensed massage therapists.
One of my concerns has to do with starting my own
business. How does being a SBMC graduate help me?
SBMC strives to produce high-quality massage therapists while
integrating vital information regarding what will be needed to
become a good businessperson. As a SBMC graduate, you will find
many opportunities, locally and elsewhere. With the information
and training we provide, you should be able to go into a community
of any size and begin building a practice.
Other questions please call us.
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