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Massage Schools in Alaska

Massage is a growing industry, and massage schools in Alaska provide a much-needed service for the large number of workers who drive the Alaskan economy. There have long been a great range of opportunities for graduates of Alaska massage schools - from the small towns set amid the startlingly gorgeous landscape to the relative urbanity of cities like Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks and Valdez. Massage schools in Alaska instruct students in hands on massage techniques as well as ethics, business management, physiology, kinesiology, body mechanics and anatomy. Massage therapy schools are a great place to gain the knowledge and experience you need to become a massage therapist.

Get Massage Therapy Training in AK

Massage therapy schools in Alaska teach students to help clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body. Trained massage therapists are able to ease pain, treat injuries, reduce stress, increase relaxation, and improve the general wellness of clients through their work. Massage schools in Alaska not only teach hands on massage techniques but also business management skills, ethics, physiology, kinesiology, body mechanics and anatomy. Successful massage therapists in Alaska enjoy working with their hands, have a strong desire to help others, enjoy learning about human anatomy and how the body moves and functions, and they value working one-on-one with people. Massage therapy schools in Alaska require a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Earn Your Alaska Massage License

Unlike many other areas of the country, Alaska massage therapists receive certification and licensure based on their geographic area, as there is no current statewide licensure. For instance, Anchorage massage therapist licensure requires at least 500 hours supervised instruction from a state accredited school or current certification as a massage therapist.

Begin Working as an AK Massage Therapist

Once certified, many massage therapists in Alaska choose to be self-employed and travel with their equipment or rent out a space to practice. Other licensed massage therapists work in salons, spas, resorts, chiropractic clinics, in hospitals or other medical facilities. Alaska massage therapists may work with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life. Salaries for Alaska Massage Therapists are among the highest in the nation, and they range from $45,450 to $86,260 per year before tips according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, Anchorage is ranked #1 in salary for Massage Therapists among all cities in the United States. The southeast Alaska non-metropolitan areas and the Railbelt/southwestern Alaska non-metropolitan areas are ranked #1 and #2 respectively for Massage Therapist salaries among all such areas ranked. The field of massage therapy in Alaska is expected to grow by at least 20% by 2020. Alaska is a particularly hot market for massage therapy due to the large number of workers for pipelines and other industry living in the state. Becoming an Alaska massage therapist can be a gateway to adventure in your career search. Consider one of these accredited Alaska massage schools to expose your northern career.

Look through the list below to find massage schools in Alaska.