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Go to The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) website (see Resources). Click on "Schools." Look for the school members search and click on it. View all postings to see a list of AMTA member schools. Click on the schools to see detailed information about their programs. Although AMTA governs many schools not all schools in the US are members but this is a good place to start your search. Next go to "Natural Healers" and search for schools. Here you will find many schools in your area. Another search you can try is a location-specific search. For example: massage therapy schools in Hollywood, California. You will see a list of websites and or associations affiliated with schools in that area. - 2
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Look in your phonebook and call schools and spas in your area. Ask to speak with a certified massage therapist and tell him you are interested in that field of work and if possible you would like to make arrangements to visit with him for 15 minutes to ask questions and tour the facility. Visiting a school or spa will give you the opportunity to get an idea of the environment and the nature of the work. Schools will be happy to set up an appointment for you to tour their facilities and answer your questions. Visiting a spa however is much more beneficial because you possibly will have the opportunity to speak with a certified massage therapist who may have years of experience and who can give you detailed information about the daily routine of a massage therapist. Call at least three spas to schedule a visit. This will give you more background information and if one suddenly becomes unavailable to meet with you because of a busy schedule you can at least see another one. - 3
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Visit your local library and check out vocational guides on becoming a certified massage therapist. Although there is an array of resources online you can find additional information in vocational guides which may not be online. If you don't have time to visit your library or you rather purchase a guide you can go to websites such as Amazon.com for new and used books or Half.com for used books. Most guides have a list of schools and associations providing certified massage therapist programs.
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