:: massage therapy ::
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage Therapy is the manual manipulation of
soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue,
tendons, and ligaments) to enhance health and
well-being.
Where do Massage Therapists work?
Students of massage therapy study massage,
Shiatsu, reflexology, bodywork and healing touch
techniques to become a massage therapist. As a
licensed graduate of a massage training school,
you will find a wide range of job opportunities in:

  • Self-employed private practice
  • Health and wellness centers
  • Hotels and resorts
  • Physical therapy centers
  • Rehabilitation clinics and hospitals
  • Sports organizations
  • Spas
  • Cruise ships
Who are today's Massage Therapists?
How do I find out more about becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist? (LMT)
Simply call arthur's school of massage therapy at the number below
for more information on this exciting career.
Contact Us:
2710 Commerce Circle
Pine Bluff, AR  71601
Ph:    870.850.7403
Fax:  870.850.7404
Classes
Beginning July 2008
Call 870.850.7403
or e-mail us:
info@arthursmassage.com

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  • 83% are female
  • Are usually sole practitioners
  • 41% practice trigger point
  • 37% practice sports massage
  • 70% practice deep tissue massage
  • Are in their mid-40s, on average
  • Have worked in the industry on average for 7.8 years
  • Are members of a professional organization
  • Massage therapy profession is usually a second career
  • 78% percent provide Swedish massage
  • Earn approximately half of their income (49%) from practicing massage therapy
  • Provide massages for an average of 15 hours a week, excluding time spent on
    other business tasks such as billing, bookkeeping, supplies, maintaining
    equipment, marketing, scheduling, etc.
  • Are likely to provide massage therapy in a number of settings, including their
    own place of practice, a client's home, a health care setting or an on-site
    workplace.
Compilation of data gathered from US government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage
therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage published in 2005 by the
American Massage Therapy Association.
:: arthur's school of massage therapy ::
arthur's school of massage therapy
Phone: 870.850.7403  *  Fax:    870.850.7404
info@arthursmassage.com