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Myotherapists

Education and Training Requirements

High School

Science, health, and math classes are useful for future myotherapy work. Gym classes are also critical for understanding coordination and fitness. Be sure to take English and psychology classes as well; these will help improve your communication and listening skills, which are essential for working with clients.

Postsecondary Training

A bachelor's degree is not required to work as a myotherapist, but it can be useful in providing a well-rounded education. Take anatomy and physiology classes if you are interested in a career in myotherapy. This will help you understand how the human body works. Also, creative classes such as drawing and sculpture, especially of the human body, will foster good hand coordination skills. Physical fitness classes and dance classes are helpful in developing a strong and flexible body. This is important because myotherapy is physically demanding on the therapist. If you are interested in setting up a private practice, take business classes, such as marketing, accounting, bookkeeping, and computer science.

Other Education or Training

The American Massage Therapy Association offers online and onsite continuing education opportunities on topics such as effective business practices, ethics, and massage techniques. Contact the association for more information.