Health Professions and Related Programs
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Colleges award this field under 4 named programs, from Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage to Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 4 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Prepares you to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Covers 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.
- Asian Bodywork Therapy
- Prepares you to provide relief and improved health and well-being based on Chinese medical principles through one or more of the traditional bodywork therapies of Asia. Covers acupressure, AMMA(r) Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Five Element Shiatsu, Integrative Eclectic Shiatsu, Japanese Shiatsu, Jin Shin Do(r) Bodymind Acupressure(tm), Macrobiotic Shiatsu, Anma Therapy, Thai massage, Tui na, Zen Shiatsu, Qigong, Okazaki(r) Restorative Massage, principles of Western and Chinese medicine, patient counseling and observation, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
- Somatic Bodywork
- Prepares you to promote physical and emotional balance and well-being through the application of skilled touch principles and techniques. Covers therapeutic massage and other hands-on touch methods, anatomy and physiology, structural/functional integration and various holistic health systems (Rolfing/Structural Integration, colon hydrotherapy, Breema, Hellerwork, lymphatic drainage, Rosen Method, hydrotherapy, and others), client counseling, practice management, and applicable regulations and professional standards.
- Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other
- Somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services not listed above.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Hiring change through 2035
- 17.9%
- Job openings a year
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Working style
How and where the work happens
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This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 45 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.