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How to go about re entering the field

I used to be an MT years ago but ended up quitting , now I'm thinking about doing it again. I'm in NJ. wondering , would I need to go to school all over again or maybe take refresher courses ?? Any advice?

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Permalink Reply by David Burrows on November 19, 2015 at 5:17pm

No, I don't think you have to school as long as you have a license.. I reentered the field after not being involved very much, except rather part time. What I did was take a deep tissue ceu class, a trigger point ceu class, and I just sort of looked at how the field might have changed and what I needed to be current! And it took me a few years, but I reentered the field and am very happy with my achievements and work. There are so many jobs in massage therapy out there that it is good choice for someone who just needs to work too.

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Permalink Reply by Gary W Addis, LMT on December 21, 2015 at 11:27pm

If your Board requires evidence of your schooling...if they demand a school transcript they'll want it to be an "official transcript." Meaning, sealed in an envelope provided by the school-- unofficial and insufficient if the envelope has been opened. Great advice by Pueppi, btw