Career Guides

Find your perfect massage therapy work setting with the AMTA Career Success Series and download free guides. 

Working in a Health Care Environment

As more and more consumers begin to understand the benefits of massage, opportunities for massage therapists to work within the health care community continue to rise. 

Get an insider’s look at what massage therapists can expect in a health care setting in this 16-page guide. AMTA understands the importance of having a competitive edge in today’s job market. "Working in a Health Care Environment" gives tips on interviewing, average benefits and wages, areas for advancement, and more.

Download the Health Care Career Guide

Working in a Spa 

Spas are where most people continue to receive massage. Career opportunities for qualified massage therapists seeking to work in a spa environment abound.

Take an insider’s look at what to expect in this growing industry in this thorough, 16-page guide. Having a competitive edge in today’s job market is important.

"Working in a Spa" gives tips on interviewing, average benefits and wages, areas for advancement, education needed, and details on what spa directors are looking for in massage therapists. 

Download the Spa Career Guide

Working in a Spa 

Spas are where most people continue to receive massage. Career opportunities for qualified massage therapists seeking to work in a spa environment abound.

Take an insider’s look at what to expect in this growing industry in this thorough, 16-page guide. Having a competitive edge in today’s job market is important.

"Working in a Spa" gives tips on interviewing, average benefits and wages, areas for advancement, education needed, and details on what spa directors are looking for in massage therapists. 

Download the Spa Career Guide

Working in a Franchise Environment

Whether you are currently an independent contractor, new to the profession or seeking a position within a more structured environment, pursuing a career within a franchise may be for you.

Discover what to expect in this unique and popular setting. "Working in a Franchise Environment" provides background on the skills and education needed, information on average benefits and wages, candid interviews with franchise employees and owners, ways to advance within this setting and more.

Download the Franchise Career Guide

Working in Sports Massage

More and more athletes are integrating massage therapy into their regular training programs. Read more about breaking into sports massage.

Check out this in-depth guide for a first-hand look at what to expect in this exciting work environment. "Working in Sports Massage" provides tips on interviewing, keys to breaking into this competitive field, statistics on benefits and wages, and candid interviews with experienced sports massage therapists.

Download the sports career guide

Working in Sports Massage

More and more athletes are integrating massage therapy into their regular training programs. Read more about breaking into sports massage.

Check out this in-depth guide for a first-hand look at what to expect in this exciting work environment. "Working in Sports Massage" provides tips on interviewing, keys to breaking into this competitive field, statistics on benefits and wages, and candid interviews with experienced sports massage therapists.

Download the sports career guide