Where to Work


 * Self-Employed
 * Spa
 * Health and Wellness Center
 * Cruise Ship
 * Massage Center
 * Medical Setting
 * Sports Organizations

A 2005 AMTA research survey showed that its members work in these practice settings:

* Travel to client location 44% * Private practice solo office 39% * In a spa/salon 22% * In a healthcare setting 21% * Office with other massage therapists 17% * In a health club 9%

The five most commonly practiced massage types are:

* Swedish * Trigger point/neuromuscular * Deep Tissue * Sports Massage * Shiatsu