Wisconsin Massage Therapy Overview

The massage industry is currently experiencing a rapid expansion across the country and is poised to expand even more as the nation’s aging and growing population creates a higher demand for professional massage therapy services. This demand is expected to increase all the more as medical professionals and the general public become more aware of the benefits of therapeutic massage. Wisconsin massage therapists can expect to see a parallel increase in the demand for massage services in their state.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Wisconsin shows that massage therapists working in Wisconsin at that time made an average annual income of $35,660. Most professional massage practitioners are self-employed and enjoy the benefits of setting their own schedule and determining when and how much they work.

Prospective massage therapists who wish to work in Wisconsin will need to obtain at least 600 hours of massage training and education, and will need to pass both a state and national examination to be eligible for state certification. For more information about the regulations for the massage therapy industry in Wisconsin, massage therapists should contact the Massage Therapy Board of the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.

If you are ready to take the next step towards starting your Wisconsin massage therapy career, look through the schools listed below to find the right massage program for you.

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Online Colleges Offering Massage Therapy Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

National Holistic Institute

Accreditation

National Holistic Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.