Massage Therapy Certificate Program

The Massage Therapy Certificate Program at River Valley Community College prepares the student for licensure in New Hampshire as well as most other states, and prepares them to be a professional therapist in their own business or as an employee in one of the following:

• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Chiropractic Offices
• Nursing Homes
• Fitness Centers/Spas
• Cruise Ships

To be successful in the field of Massage Therapy, graduates must integrate science, creativity, academics and art with strong interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, sensitivity and compassion. The growing profession of Massage Therapy provides a broad spectrum of employment opportunities.

• According to a 2010 United States Department of Labor estimate, employment for massage therapists is expected to increase by 19% between 2008 and 2018, faster than average for all occupations.
   
• According to an American Massage Therapy Association Study, between July 2009 and July 2010, 48 MILLION adults received a massage at least once.
   
•  In addition it was reported that the average annual income for a massage therapist in 2010 (including tips and a 15 hour work week) was $31,980.

If you are searching for independence, a way to help people, and a better quality of life, the profession of Massage Therapy is for you!.