According to the Department of Labour between 2006-2016 massage is expected to grow 20 percent. I think that massage will grow more than 20 percent over the next 10 years. Along with other forms of alternative medicine and the fitness industry which expects a 27 percent increase, massage will be one of the top fields to be in. I see the trends that many are taking in control of their lives and wellness and I don't see it slowly down any time soon.
Massage will grow in the medical field not only with medical massage but also in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, etc. An increase in on the job massage(chair massage) will continue. Chair massage is great for desk stress, inactivity and poor concentration on the job to name a few. If you can really help people in a shorter time period you will be a life saver to hundreds of people. Believe me!
Another field related to massage is Teacher/Instructor. As the times are changing, this industry needs forward thinking instructors and forward thinking schools with vision. Like the majority of our public schools throughout the USA which have not changed the curriculum for over 60 years, we can't fall into that same rut. Schools must not just see the 20 percent job growth as a way to make money on their students but give them a 110 percent education that will help them grow which will help the industry grow. Most schools control their curriculum so a knowledge of the current client needs have to be studied and serviced for future growth.
For those who wish to read more check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010.
Where there is no vision, the people perish--Proverbs 29:18
