CIP 51.3501
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Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
177
Colleges Offering This Major
2,715
Annual Completions
Degree Levels
Associate's Bachelor's
About This Major
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 51.3501
- CIP Family
- 51
- Colleges
- 177
- Annual Completions
- 2,715
- Degree Levels
- Associate's Bachelor's
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