The Soma Institute: CollegeSurfing.com Featured School of the Week - June 16, 2008

June 26, 2008 - PRLog -- Massage therapy; what used to be associated with exclusive spas and high-end clientele is a practice that's quickly spreading to other areas and industries. In fact, clinical massage therapy -- which integrates a number of different massage techniques -- is a health care treatment that's now offered in hospitals, chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, and more. It's a promising field that students at The Soma Institute are eager to become a part of.

Located in the cosmopolitan center of Chicago, Illinois, The Soma Institute offers students the chance to receive the knowledge and credentials that they'll need to become licensed massage therapists and enter clinical massage therapy. Requiring 750 hours of study, the clinical massage therapy program covers such massage practices as hydrotherapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, sports massage, and Swedish massage.

Best yet, because of The Soma Institute's extensive standards this clinical massage therapy program more than qualifies students to apply for massage licensure in Illinois -- a must if students wish to practice within the state. Students may even gain hands-on experience through externships at other sites. The clinical massage therapy program also helps students meet the standards set by some other states as well as national standards.

Unlike some clinical massage therapy schools, The Soma Institute is not content to send you in for licensure and let you be on your way -- they're committed to helping you land the job you need after graduation. Not only are alumni of this clinical massage therapy school guaranteed job-placement assistance and career advice, they're also prepared for the job application process thanks to the practice management course that The Soma Institute offers. Taken before graduation, the class instructs students in everything from interviewing and job-searching, to creating effective marketing techniques and the perfect resume.

So how does one get into The Soma Institute and get going on a massage career? Just apply. This clinical massage therapy school only requires that students are at least 18 years old and have either graduated from high school or attained a GED. Students must also be able to prove that they have received immunizations for the measles, mumps, and rubeola, and have tested negative for the tuberculosis skin (PPD) test. International students are also accepted to The Soma Institute, although a few additional conditions may apply (e.g. English proficiency).

Once you're ready to enter the massage therapy industry, you'll find that career opportunities are aplenty. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for massage therapists will rise by 20 percent from 2006 to 2016. In addition, as of 2006, the mid-50 percent of employed massage therapists were earning between $10.98 and $24.22 on an hourly basis.

If you think that a career in clinical massage might be the remedy you're searching for, then visit our page (http://www.collegebound.net/clickcount.php?id=8799565&got...) dedicated to The Soma Institute and request more info about attending.

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