Category: Careers

PUBLISHED 1.7.17

US News Ranks Massage Therapist as One of The Best Jobs

According to US News, “The increasing number of spas and massage clinics in recent years underscores a growing demand for massage services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects massage therapist employment growth of 22 percent between 2014 and 2024, adding 36,500 more professionals to this field.” The same article lists careers in massage therapy as follows: “Massage Therapists rank #8 in Best Health Care Support Jobs and #50 in The 100 Best Jobs.”

PUBLISHED 1.3.17

ASIS Massage Education Hosts Grand Opening Event to Celebrates New Campus

ASIS Massage Education is hosting a Grand Opening event at its Downtown Mesa campus on Monday, January 9th to celebrate the opening of its newest campus. With established campuses in Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott, ASIS is thrilled about joining the Mesa community, forging relationships with the city’s residents, and last but not least, becoming the latest addition to the up-and-coming neighborhood of Downtown Mesa.

PUBLISHED 12.24.16

High Demand for Professional Massage Therapists

Did you know that the demand for massage therapists exceeds the actual amount of massage therapists seeking employment? In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapy is the fastest growing occupation in the country. Employment opportunities are expected to grow 22 percent through 2024, which is “much faster than average” when compared to other occupations.

PUBLISHED 12.7.16

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE AND WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU AS A STUDENT

You’re learning so many new terms in massage therapy school—to think that not too long ago you had no idea what the word fascia meant! Some of the new words you may have heard tossed around may be licensure and certification. What do these two words mean to you?