--- title: 6 Reasons You Should Become a Massage Therapist description: Touch is powerful. Want to help people who are in pain, recovering from injuries, or experiencing stress? image: https://blog.pcitraining.edu/hubfs/mtblogphoto.png --- [![](https://blog.pcitraining.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/PCI%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Web%20Ready%20Large%20(1).png?width=250&height=56&name=PCI%20Logo%20Horizontal%20-%20Web%20Ready%20Large%20(1).png)](https://www.pcitraining.edu) - [**info@pcitraining.edu](mailto:info@pcitraining.edu) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/PCItraining) - [**](https://twitter.com/pcitraining) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/school/pinnacle-career-institute) [![Request Info](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4597774/823222fb-4bb2-49db-b1b8-44fc1cb8463e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4597774/823222fb-4bb2-49db-b1b8-44fc1cb8463e) Site Search ** ## 6 Reasons You Should Become a Massage Therapist **  December 17, 2020 - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.pcitraining.edu/blog/6-reasons-you-should-become-a-massage-therapist) - [**](https://twitter.com/home?status=https://blog.pcitraining.edu/blog/6-reasons-you-should-become-a-massage-therapist) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.pcitraining.edu/blog/6-reasons-you-should-become-a-massage-therapist) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://blog.pcitraining.edu/blog/6-reasons-you-should-become-a-massage-therapist) # Take a deep breath, unclench your jaw and relax your shoulders.  Feel better?    Want to help others feel this calm?  You might want to consider a career in massage therapy.    We made a list of reasons why massage therapy school is the correct choice for your profession:   1.  Once you get your degree and certification, you are officially licensed and can start your practice immediately.   2. You are making a positive difference in your client’s lives.  They come to you because you know how to make them feel better.  3. There are several types of work environments.  You can work at a massage clinic or spa, be self-employed and own your own practice or even work at a resort or cruise ship if you enjoy traveling.  4. This is an in-demand career! According to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm), employment for massage therapists is projected to grow 21% by 2029.  They also state that the demand for massage professionals might grow as the benefits of massage are becoming more renowned.  5. You will be able to focus on health and wellness in your own life as well as being able to implement it in others' lives.  6. Not interested in working in a fast-paced, pressure-filled environment?  Working as a massage therapist is both tranquil and rewarding. Most massage environments feature spa music, ambient lighting, a quiet atmosphere and relaxing smells.  According to [The Interview Guys](https://theinterviewguys.com/low-stress-jobs/), its one of the top 15 low-stress jobs in 2020!  Trying to find a massage school in Kansas City? Look no further! 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