Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Lexington Healing Arts Academy prepares students for a career in massage therapy in hospitals and wellness centers, nursing homes, health clubs and fitness centers, cruise ships, and spas or resorts. The program focuses on providing relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Program courses include: Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, safety, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer massage therapy program.

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Lexington Healing Arts Academy

Shops @ Kings Grant 10075 Weddington Rd, Concord, NC

Lexington Healing Arts Academy operates as a less than two-year career school dedicated to offering a practical education for students located in and around Lexington. Based on recent program completion data gathered, over eighty students graduated. Lexington Healing Arts Academy offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Massage Therapy
• Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy
• Exercise Physiology

To help support students, Lexington Healing Arts Academy may offer student services like:

• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employment search assistance

The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools has accredited the program courses of Lexington Healing Arts Academy for over seven straight years. Please visit lexingtonhealingarts.com for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lexington Healing Arts Academy offers a less than one year certificate program in massage therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Massage Therapists

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, massage therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $38370

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).