Massage Therapy Schools in Michigan

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18660 Ford Road
Detroit, MI 48228

(313) 982-3730
Programs:
Massage Therapy

31739 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Teacher Training

4390 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI 48603

Programs:
Massage Therapy

19810 West Road
Woodhaven, MI 48183

Programs:
Massage Therapy
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Bayshire Beauty Academy - Bay City – Accredited

917 Saginaw Street
Bay City, MI 48708

Bayshire Beauty Academy - Saginaw

3132 Boardwalk Drive
Saginaw, MI 48603

Carnegie Institute – Accredited

550 Stephenson Highway | Suites 100 - 110
Troy, MI 48083

Douglas J Aveda Institute - Ann Arbor – Accredited

333 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Douglas J Aveda Institute - East Lansing – Accredited

331 East Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48823

Irene's Myomassology Institute

26061 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48033

Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage

1102 6th Street
Port Huron, MI 48060

Lansing Community College

610 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

St. Clair County Community College

323 Erie Street
Port Huron, MI 48061

The Salon Professional Academy - Battle Creek – Accredited

1416 West Columbia Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015

The Salon Professional Academy - Holland – Accredited

2975 West Shore Drive
Holland, MI 49424
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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.

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Michigan Massage Therapy Careers At a Glance
  • 500 education hours are required to become licensed.
  • You must renew your license every 3 years.
  • 18 continuing education hours are required to renew your license.
  • The average salary for massage therapists in Michigan is $46,330 ($22.27/hour). This is higher than the national average of $42,820 ($20.59/hour).
  • There is a predicted 29% job increase between 2016–2026 for massage therapists. This is higher than the expected national growth of 22%.

Explore career opportunities as a massage therapist at one of the many massage colleges in Michigan. As a student of massage therapy, you can study deep tissue massage, healing touch techniques, reflexology, shiatsu and many more modalities.

A trained massage therapist could find jobs at health spas, hotels and rehabilitation centers throughout the Great Lake State, among other potential employers.

State License Requirements

500 Education Hours

Required to earn a massage therapy license

The field of massage therapy has strict regulations and training requirements in Michigan. The state requires completion of 500 hours of training, with at least 200 hours in massage and bodywork assessment and practice. You can then apply for licensure by examination, which requires payment of a $95.95 fee. After passing your licensing exams, you may become a massage therapist.

Education Details

The field of massage therapy in Michigan is undergoing significant changes and has potential to be a dynamic, exciting career for years to come. Massage therapy jobs are projected to increase by 29% over the next few years. This is a faster pace than most other job sectors, as reported in the 2010 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Massage therapists use professional therapeutic touch to implement different massage techniques. Massage therapy schools in Michigan teach a variety of techniques and skills to equip graduates for practice in health care, sports medicine, fitness, stress management, and relieving chronic pain and illness.

License Renewal

3 Years

License renewal period

18 Hours

Continuing education required

After you earn your license, you will need to renew it every three years, and pay a fee of $225, which will be processed by the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy. You will also need to complete 18 hours of continuing education every renewal period.

Michigan Massage Therapy Careers

$46,330

Average yearly salary for massage therapy in Michigan

The career of massage therapy in Michigan offers opportunities for a stable career. For instance, the combined cities of Holland and New Haven rank 5th among all metropolitan areas in the nation for highest annual mean salary. Massage therapists there earn approximately $63,870 per year on average, or about $30.71 per hour. Statewide, licensed massage therapists in Michigan earn approximately $46,330 according to the 2020 BLS report. The salary for massage therapists nationally averages $42,880 per year. We encourage you to consider some of the quality professional massage therapy schools in Michigan to discover if this career is right for you.

Massage therapists work diligently to improve the quality of health among their patients. These patients come to massage therapists to help with aching muscle issues caused by stress or hard physical labor. They often work by themselves as independent therapists or as part of large health organizations. After graduation, professional massage therapists in Michigan can work for a variety of companies, including:

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