Top 5 Things to Study Before Massage Therapy School

[@justlilly7653]

Touching with purpose is such an amazing tip. The whole point of a massage is specifically catering that massage to your client. Really awesome tips here, definitely getting that book and starting study as soon as possible

[@gabrielladyer2724]

This got me super excited!! I just got my books & am starting massage school on Monday. Thank you for the pep/prep talk 🙌🏽

[@its.misshannah]

You're so welcome! That's so exciting!!

[@navkaurx]

How is school going so far for you? Do you find anything challenging?

[@calistablair7223]

LMT from Ohio here!! Two years owning my own business I agree with alllll of this!! CE’s are so essential!! Great channel girl ❤️

[@its.misshannah]

@Calista Blair Thank you for your comment! Happy to know even experienced LMTs like yourself agree! 2 years!! That’s inspiring !!! 🤞❤️ Happy you’re here.

[@Karin0511]

I am starting school on Monday, I’m very nervous & excited. I haven’t done any schooling since high school. 😩

[@its.misshannah]

You got this! Remember to have fun! If I can help in anyway, please reach out :) !!

[@Karin0511]

@@its.misshannah thank you so much! ❤️

[@sabrinanathaniel993]

How did it go?

[@jasonharris862]

i love your desire to learn. you have a lot of potential and will be a great therapists.

[@michellewaters5473]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been gifting free massages for years now and I've finally decided to go to school. I start in the fall. I subscribed to your channel in less than a minute into this video. Thank you for gifting your knowledge.

[@its.misshannah]

@Mi'Chelle Waters You are extremely welcome! Congratulations on making the huge step in starting massage therapy school! Thank you! I'm so happy you're here! If you have any questions or Video Suggestions you'd like to see, please comment/email me and I'll do my best to help! Again, congratulations & best of luck to you! x Hannah

[@michellewaters5473]

@@its.misshannah Thank you so much Queen. Knowing me I will definitely have questions and appreciate you being open to assist🙏🏾

[@shelbeefaith5540]

OMG HANNAH..... This video made me so happy. You really know your shit. Reminds me of how much tension we hold in every part of our bodies. We need to be more aware of that. Thank you! 🙏🏽💛

[@its.misshannah]

💛💛 Shelbee! Thank you so much 😊

[@shelbeefaith5540]

@@its.misshannah Han…

[@shelbeefaith5540]

You know.

[@allansdumbgames7603]

this is a ver yinteresting and very new world im exploring right now thanks for your input and tips god bless you

[@its.misshannah]

You’re welcome! Thanks for being here!

[@king_kali_kush5262]

Selflessness is a beautiful quality to have. Thanks for sharing. Career change in near future. Getting a head start. Very much appreciated. I plan to give back as well one day with the healing power of massage ❤️

[@its.misshannah]

You're welcome! Best of luck to you in your journey!

[@insertmyidentityhere]

selflessness is not healthy.

[@alyshiajames2288]

I start school in February thank you so much for this video 🙏🏿❤

[@its.misshannah]

Good luck!! You're welcome, thank you for being here!

[@kimberleyspittel6429]

How did it go?!:)

[@cynmarlene8454]

You are literally a Queen! I love it here! ❤️✨🥰

[@its.misshannah]

I love you being here ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrlester7862]

Really helpful video. I start school in sept so ive been watching and rewatching ur videos so i can learn

[@its.misshannah]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Congratulations & good luck in school!! Best, Hannah

[@brunnette4lifeee]

Thanks so much for this video! I start massage school in July and will definitely look into doing all of these beforehand.

[@its.misshannah]

Congratulations & best of luck 💚 !! & thanks for being here!

[@firown]

Please mention institute name

[@zoldyck3839]

the link to the quizlets are so helpful

[@HanaaBenzakour]

Great video ! Really helpful ))

[@its.misshannah]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for being here!

[@r.e.80]

Awesome and thank you for your awesomeness!!! 😉

[@spiritualsarver2125]

Great info! So happy to hear you touch on grounding and energy exchange! So, VERY true. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Youngprincess05]

Thank you for this video

[@NellyMilligan]

I am subscribed to this channel & ready to get my massaging on!!! I am so excited thank you so much!

[@its.misshannah]

Yay 🥳 you’re welcome!!!!!

[@arianaa.3448]

Im going to buy that book you mentioned, thank you for being so open and informative

[@its.misshannah]

Wonderful! You're welcome, thank you for being here!

[@riahsimone6880]

Great advice

[@megansweeney6157]

Woohoo! So excited to go to school and I enjoy your helpful videos! 😄🤸‍♀️✌️

[@its.misshannah]

😁 🎉 Enjoy every step! Thank you!!

[@minpeaceandlove4210]

great content! super helpful and educational! im interested in massage therapy ... im curious to know, how do you release the tension that you absorb from performing the massage? Thanks so much@! your videos make a difference!

[@its.misshannah]

I'm happy you find value in the content here!! Thank you for sharing this. I find mediation super helpful and remembering that their energy is not my energy! Not always easy, maybe I can make a video talking about this!

[@gonzalezjessenia0]

You are awesome! This channel is gold!

[@its.misshannah]

Thank you, jessenia!! Thanks for being here!

[@gsmith6733]

Great intro. Thank you for making this video.🙏🏼🫶

[@its.misshannah]

Glad you liked it!

[@ExtravagantVibesOnly]

I'm starting school in January and I'm nervous being a male but I been in healthcare since I graduated highschool in 2015

[@its.misshannah]

It's totally normal to feel nervous! Congrats on signing up for school!

[@ericanorth9034]

I’m so proud of you! ♥️

[@its.misshannah]

Thank you I love you ❤️

[@StarshineFashion]

Do you recommend any kahoot game to learn the muscles/bones of the body?

[@its.misshannah]

Yes! We use Kahoot in AP, I find them helpful. I don’t have any specific ones to recommend, there are great ones available on there!

[@mirosebelelabissiere4819]

There’s an app called Anatomy map it’s really good.

[@douglasrolle4148]

Appreciate the video I’m planning to start school just ordered the book you advised on. I was never good at the anatomy of the body/ science unfortunately but I’ve always wanted to be a massage therapist. So basically going into it with no education. Any other advise for a complete beginner

[@its.misshannah]

You got this! I hope everything is going well! Thanks for being here!

[@gothiqg]

I am currently in college and planning to get into part time massage therapy program. Any advice?

[@datshexysanchez]

Could you do a video on how the pandemic changed the massage therapy experience? Really curious about that

[@its.misshannah]

I will add this to the list!! Thank you :) -Hannah

[@maslew9746]

Okay so this is probably gonna be an odd question you’ve never received. But I start massage school in a couple weeks! I’m excited but I also know as students we get worked on as well. Unfortunately I am quite ticklish! Is this something I should let my instructor know? Thanks :)

[@its.misshannah]

@Masyn Cage Congratulations!!! 🎉 Sure! Lots of people are ticklish! I would let them know! Most massage is tolerable for the tickle response! Best of luck to you on your journey 😊!! x Hannah

[@maslew9746]

@@its.misshannah Hey thanks for the response! Any tips/suggestions out of your personal experience of how to help around the feet and abdominal area to be more tolerable

[@its.misshannah]

@@maslew9746 the advice I received in school is to use more broad pressure/ contact! That seems to help! 😊

[@calistablair7223]

Have your massage therapist go Slower and firmer pressure … that can combat ticklish clients! Our tickle and pain receptors stem from the same part of the brain so odds are you need work in that area! :-)

[@blackfire1671]

I might consider massage therapy but idk, I’m scared of anatomy because I feel like you need to memeorize EVERY single body part, as a massage therapist do I need memorize every single anatomy part for the job?

[@its.misshannah]

It comes in pretty handy to know what muscles you are working on, it takes time + dedication to have an understanding of your muscles!

[@elanschacter145]

Your clients will want you to know. Would you be comfortable going to any sort of "therapist " that had weak knowledge about what they were treating?

[@melissahock7773]

This is both making me excited and thinking, “what the hell have I just done signing up for school…”

[@brianthebig102]

Hello Hannah, your channel is great for all massage therapist's and students! I will start massage school in January 2023. Do you have any recommendations where I should start studying? Its been a while since I took high school level science( I will apply to college at age 27.) I know learning human anatomy could be really challenging and I'm terrible at science lol. Where should I start researching first? any apps you recommend i should get ? good websites i should check out to learn anatomy? any other reading material other then trail guide to the human body? what's the most important aspect you learned in school anatomy and physiology that i should study i would love to hear from you,

[@its.misshannah]

Hi Brian! Thank you very much. That's exciting, you have such a great head start. I have a ton of information here, I can send you my Massage School Study Guide which include tons of study resources for anatomy + physiology! Games, Quizlets, Muscle Cheat Sheet Guide! Please email me- [e-mail]

[@renizsha6747]

​@@its.misshannah Hi Hannah! Is it okay if I email you as well? I'm also looking into massage therapy as a career path and would be interested in your study guide!

[@its.misshannah]

@@renizsha6747 of course!

[@brianthebig102]

@@its.misshannah Hannah do you have any KZbin channel recommendations that can help students in anatomy and physiology course in massage school ?

[@cl9257]

@@its.misshannah hello! I'm in the same situation too, is it possible that I email you too? I haven't been in school for over 10+ years. But I really wanna take the program but I'm not good with memorization 😭

[@ellamarie9429]

Great ideas! Thank you for making this video 🙏

[@biscuitbuilder27]

Well, massage therapy was my last option for schooling. Looks like I'm not smart enough for that either 😂😂 great

[@elmamirdan397]

Looking at the list of areas of studies in Massage Therapy program. There’s a business management in it? What is it exactly? Cause I am not all about math at all whatsoever 😆 I got scared looking at it.

[@its.misshannah]

The only math we did was adding expenses! Nothing too intense!

[@fbi7707]

Hi Hannah, I enjoy watching this video. I’m currently studying accounting but I feel like I’m not gonna last in that field since I like working with people. Usually in accounting we just work on computer all day. I’m blind in one eye and I couldn’t see very well on my right eye. Do you think if I pursue on becoming a massage therapist. Would my blindness affect my ability to get a job or be successful in the massage therapy field?

[@its.misshannah]

Hi, thank you! That’s a great question! According to AMTA - “Visually impaired people who want to pursue a career in massage therapy should know that their lack of sight may actually be a competitive advantage when it comes to skill. ... In the absence of visual cues, blind massage therapists are more in tune with the client's bodily responses to the massage.” You can find more here, www.aiam.edu/massage-therapy/massage-therapy-career-path-blind/ I hope this helps x Hannah

[@jenniferbenson1472]

I learned in school that shiatsu massage in Japan was promoted as a way for blind members of society to have meaningful employment. It's been done for hundreds if not thousands of years!

[@virginiajay3246]

Hey! Thank you for this Do you think massage is something you can study online ?

[@its.misshannah]

@Virginia Jay Yes of course! Most of my schooling was online, beside 2 hands on classes & clinic! This is definitely a career you can take online!

[@renab9859]

Was it difficult learning all the names of the muscles ? And did U manage to memorise everything or did it take you some time

[@its.misshannah]

Hi there! It did take me some time, diving them up into chunks and reviewing them with quizlet!

[@MakenzieMcBride]

Thank you

[@notaburneraccount]

Me: this could be interesting My brain: our memory is bad, pls don't do this 😩

[@RR-dh4jh]

Hi Hannah, does your hands get tired from time to time? I’m afraid I will put too much tension in my hands and strain my back

[@its.misshannah]

Hi! That’s a great question, only sometimes when I’ve been using my thumbs too much! I try to avoid doing that! You will learn proper body mechanics along with how to set your table height in school which will prevent straining your back / body for a long lasting career 😁 I hope this helps ! Best, Hannah

[@RR-dh4jh]

@@its.misshannah Awesome :) thanks

[@selahchunem8447]

I always have an inexpensive copy of Grey’s Anatomy as well.

[@elainependry4201]

Any recommendations for books or sites for anatomical terminology?

[@its.misshannah]

Quizlet for sure!

[@khloiewentzell5340]

Do you need to take a high math course or something like calculus in high school to be able to get in or to do massage therapy school?

[@its.misshannah]

@Khloie Wentzell great question! Typically, the only requirement to attend massage therapy school is a High school diploma, or GED. This will vary by state/school. I hope this helps! Best, Hannah Your name has a beautiful spelling!

[@jehnnreyna8609]

I'm just trying to get into getting my certificate. I just don't know what's the best online school and affordable. Any tips please?

[@its.misshannah]

I'm not sure about online school for massage therapy!

[@salemfikad7737]

Hi Hannah, im in high school, I'm interested going in this field, so I was wondering what high school requirements do you need to go to message therapy? Do they look at your high school grade or do you have to take certain courses for it in high school?

[@its.misshannah]

For my program you just had to have a high school diploma or equivalent, no special requirements!

[@sarahhaycraft4513]

What type of school do you have to go for this and how long does it typically take to finish?

[@its.misshannah]

I went to a private school called the American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) - They do offer massage therapy at some community colleges as well! My program was 12 months! This will vary from state to state. Hope this helps! Best, Hannah

[@laurejulien353]

How many years do it take to become a Massage therapy do I need to do go to college for it or?

[@its.misshannah]

My program was a year at a private school! Requirements are different for each and every state. College or private schools/programs! I would research schools in your area! Hope this helps. Best, Hannah

[@sergiogodoy5990]

Hi Hannah! Is there a test you have to take in massage therapy

[@its.misshannah]

@Sergio Godoy, yes! I took many tests in school, then after graduation in my state of Ohio, I was required to take a licensing exam to allow me to practice massage therapy! This will differ depending on where you live! I hope this helps, check out my other videos for more info/links on this.

[@pattamaporntangsakul3646]

I would like to know how many hours and years for your massage program?

[@its.misshannah]

It was a year program (12months) 750 hours!

[@vietnsmcttnhhvps1198]

Hay quá

[@lifewithmejessiemarie2570]

Are there any plus size ppl in your class...im nervous being in a bigger body..judgement, ashiatsu massage...ect.

[@its.misshannah]

This community is very warm and welcoming! I do not believe size will be an issue, if anything- a benefit! If it's your passion, overcome your nervousness and go for what makes YOU happy!! Best, Hannah

[@Minecraftpro333]

I start is September and I’m nervous as hell 😭

[@its.misshannah]

That's so exciting!!

[@danieljimenez5931]

how did you choose a school to get your credentials? :)

[@its.misshannah]

Hi @Daniel Jimenez ! I chose my school based on class scheduling working best with my life, great reviews of the school, and in my state they are the longest running massage therapy school! Hope this helps! Best, Hannah

[@danieljimenez5931]

@@its.misshannah thank you so much! I was actually worried by going off reviews, but I feel much better about it. Should I also be concerned with looking for any specific certifications that a school should have ?🏫 also, sorry to bug with all these questions! Lol but I’m extremely grateful for the advice!🙇🏽

[@its.misshannah]

@@danieljimenez5931 No problem, that’s why I am here! Of course, each school will have mixed reviews, go with your gut & what school will work best for you. I personally chose my school based on the fact it did not come with an associates degree in business. I will be taking a business class, but I’m paying to school to pursue massage, not business & marketing. I’m sure it doesn’t hurt, but overall was a decision based on my personal wants. My school does include a certification in NMT (Trigger Point Certification) which is considered continuing education in my state, & I have found to be extremely beneficial!! Not all schools with offer this though & it is something you can go on to pursue after school!! If I can answer any other questions, feel free to ask! Best of luck to you!, Hannah

[@danieljimenez5931]

@@its.misshannah thank you so much for all the information! Keep up the awesome content and best of luck with your future in massage therapy! ٩( ᐛ )و

[@mayrasancruz]

What massage therapy school would you recommend?

[@its.misshannah]

Hi @Maryra Sandoval that depends on where you are located! I of course would recommend my school in Ohio, The American Institute Of Alternative medicine!

[@geraldarteaga4396]

How much does message school charge you for the whole course?

[@its.misshannah]

@Gerald Arteaga - I was able to source the average cost range is between $7,000- $20,000- which's quite a gap. The price of massage therapy programs will of course vary from state/type of individual school/length of the program. Tuition at my school is closer to 17k, hopes this helps! Best, Hannah

[@geraldarteaga4396]

@@its.misshannah thank you! I did hear it would range that high and I also saw it was from 3000k to 11000k. I just hope I can afford it. Lol. And thank you your response did help!

[@prettyyara3786]

How much does it cost for school if ur not mind me asking

[@its.misshannah]

@Pretty Yara Hi, I dont mind at all. The average cost of tuition in Ohio is $9,000 USD - this will vary on the type of school you choose & your state!

[@jayswonderfulwrld6405]

are there books that are useful?

[@its.misshannah]

Yes!

[@ESP1138]

3:34 I forgot everything.

[@goodone5590]

People also have to consider weather this is a right career for them! I think some people want to do this thinking that it is easy, and that they will make easy money, nothing can be further from the truth! I think people should have the right mindset before going to school for this! You need a strong body and good hand pressure! I've had a massage, a deep tissue massage, but it wasn't that good because the person wasn't strong enough and i left somewhat disappointed , because i payed a lot. To get good Deep tissue massage. If you are good at what you do the money will come in, because you have built costumer satisfaction and trust. They will come to you because they know you will take care of them. They will spread the good word about you! I didn't repeat the same mistake and took my business elswhere.

[@its.misshannah]

True! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidkisku9101]

Anyone here who can teach me message therapy

[@sarahchantea7676]

You're beautiful 😘

[@its.misshannah]

😊 thank you