I'm going to college for my bachelor's in criminal justice because I love psychology, sociology, criminology, and I love to write, so that basically fills that need. I'm wanting to become a paralegal or lawyer eventually. However I also have another "nagging" thing I like, medical science. I have always liked helping people and have really strong hands(even though I'm little), and have been told for years that I should become a massage therapist. Well, I'm going to a chiropractor for relieving pressure in my lower back and also my neck(focusing on my sinus cavity). Anyways, he mentoned to me about massage therapists after I feigned an interest and he was saying that they're very marketable around chiropractors. I'm still wanting to get my bachelors, but there is some schools near me that offers massage therapy certificate. I'm kind of confused, I am a waitress right now and love working with the public. Any advice?
2007-12-24 06:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by kalli w 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I know a lot about the body through utlization during martial arts(muscle groups and control), also through art. I just truthfully don't know. All I want is something fulfilling(that's why I like waitressing,but want to do something more). Thanks again.
2007-12-24 06:50:14 · update #1
Finish your degree. Chiropractors may have a need for massage therapists, but a sizable portion of the traditional medical community doesn't consider them legit practitioners, either. There's no reason you can't go back later and get certified as a massage therapist if you decide you really want to, but you'll have a much better shot at a stable career with a B.A. whether you actually end up working in criminal justice or not.
2007-12-24 07:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by MM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massage therapist school is very time-intensive and you would have to devote most of your time to that. The number of hours required vary by state--from 700 to about 2000. But it would be good to do maybe PT while you work as a paralegal. I would check with reputable schools in your area--the need for therapists has risen, so you would have a marketable skill.
2007-12-24 06:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into the massage therapist program.. Find out ALL the details. As mentioned in another answer--it is time consuming but rewarding. Also, you might be interested in taking courses in stress relif and anxiety management (holistic courses) and getting instructor certified. It goes well with the massage therapy and you can open your own massage/consulting office.
Dr. Tommy Skelton
2007-12-24 09:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by tskelton155 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋