Created with the needs of office workers in mind, a chair massage offers a great way to eliminate the stress and strain on the neck and back. A chair massage is a massage done with the client seated in a special massage chair while the massage therapist uses acupressure to work the neck, shoulders, arms, back, and hips. The client stays fully clothed, so this type of massage can easily be done almost anywhere. Chair massages are commonly found in airports, shopping malls, at festivals, in offices, and even some grocery stores. These massages usually last from 5 to 30 minutes. The cost of a chair massage is less expensive than a table massage with rates usually around $1 to $2 per minute. With the combination of the easy access and lower cost, chair massages are very popular.

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that massage therapy as a career field should grow at a rate of 20% over the next several years. With the public interest in natural health care growing, a qualified massage therapist just starting out can expect excellent prospects for a career in chair massage therapy. Massage therapists wishing to perform chair massage therapy should be qualified to do chair massage through the appropriate training.

Massage therapists can earn a certification in chair massage as a part of their massage therapy education or in a continuing education course. Career opportunities for massage therapists wishing to specialize in chair massage are many. With the ease of transportation of the massage chair, the massage therapist can take his or her chair almost anywhere. An industrious chair massage therapist can arrange to give massages on-site for corporations, at busy waiting rooms, at airports, during health fairs, at sporting events, and anywhere busy people might want to take a few minutes to unwind. Even NASA employees can arrange to get chair massages for their corporate events.

Top Massage Therapy Programs

	U.S. Career Institute - At the U.S. Career Institute, students will be taught alternative health treatments to assist people in feeling better. With a number of organizations hiring in various positions, don't pass up this opportunity to go back to school and start a great career.
	Boca Beauty Academy of Massage - If you're interested in becoming a massage therapist, Boca Beauty Academy of Massage offers a fantastic program for students interested in this growing industry.
Cincinnati Cleveland	Center for Massage & Natural Health - The Center for Massage & Natural Health assists students in reaching their goal of becoming a massage therapist affordably and conveniently.
Boston Tampa Scottsdale	Cortiva Institute for Massage - Cortiva Institute for Massage prepares aspiring massage therapists with a rigorous program in the field of massage therapy. With locations available across the country, students can get prepared quickly.