I don’t have a clue what the first poster was talking about, but you might try the Northern Virginia School of Massage Therapy in Falls Church. After completing their courses, which take about 6 months, you take the national exam. They teach all types of massage therapy. www.nvschoolofmassage.com.

Another one that I just thought about is the Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington, DC.

Good luck.

I am not a massage therapist, but I have employed massage therapists. One of the previous posters said that ‘LMT’s eat their young’-and it’s very true. You need a solid business plan, and if you can get into a chiropractor’s office it would be great. Even if you rent some space (usually pretty cheap), you will have a built-in clientele. The hardest part will be finding the clients, so your marketing has to be stong as well. Concerning salary: Don’t look up the salaries; most LMT’s (and chiropractors) work in more than one place. Thus, making X amount of dollars in two different job settings. The numbers will always be skewed. As opposed to a PT, who more traditionally works in a single-office or hospital setting. The more people you find who need and desire your service, the more money you will make. My best advice: Do an internship with a chiropractor, and when you graduate, get your license as soon as possible and hit the ground running – don’t wait around like most students who end up waiting tables. Best of luck to you.

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