Do you have an interest in the profession of massage therapist and are you looking for a qualified school where to follow your training?
Trust Kiné-Concept – Guijek, a renowned institute with more than 40 years of experience in professional and continuing training in massage therapy.
You will have the opportunity to specialize in several branches of massage therapy and to work in different professional environments once you have graduated.
Diversified training and courses in massage therapy
Popular with both women and men, the profession of massage therapist opens the doors to a flexible and stimulating career. Discover the variety of training offered by the Kiné-Concept – Guijek Massotherapy Institute:
Are you passionate about sports and dream of working with athletes? This massage course will train you in the specific needs of the sporting environment and will provide you with the necessary tools to support athletes in their recovery and their return to play.
Developed by Kiné-Concept – Guijek, this biomechanical technique – using oil – provides great muscle relaxation, in addition to promoting the quality of the range of motion. This exclusive program is a small revolution in massage therapy classes!
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Originally from Japan, this massage technique promotes the good circulation of vital energy in the body. Shiatsu is performed through pressure, mobilization and stretching on the body.
Developed with the aim of supporting the patient in the physical, psychological, mental and spiritual dimensions, the polarity is a holistic energy approach. It is based largely on the theory of the five elements.
Very popular with clients, this complete massage is practiced lying on a table and focuses as much on harmonious areas as on tense areas of the body. This technique leads the receiver to surrender to the rhythm of sometimes intense, sometimes gentle movements.
This approach will allow you to better support patients with pediatric or adult cancer. You will learn to adapt the different massage techniques according to their needs and you will rediscover the very essence of touch.
This massage therapist training will allow you to deepen your understanding of the osteo-articular system and your ability to identify and alleviate biomechanical problems. It is based on the learning of different soft manual techniques.
This is not a standard in the industry, but this course will give you great recognition in the world of massage therapy. At Kiné-Concept – Guijek, this type of training is easily accessible to you in order to enhance your professional expertise.
Work opportunities
When you are a student at the Institut de massothérapie, you have the chance to learn various techniques, which will allow you to offer a variety of services to your future clients, in addition to being able to work in different environments.
With the obtaining of your diploma, you will receive the recognition of several associations and the doors of different work environments will open to you, including private practice, rehabilitation centers, health centers and spas, hotels and cruise ships as well as fitness centers.
In addition, the popularity of massage therapy care means that it is an expertise sought after by employers in most regions of Quebec.
An attractive salary
Of course, salaries will vary depending on your ambitions, work environment, region and your massage therapist profile.
For example, in private practice, the salary for a massage therapist is between $ 70 and $ 85 per hour. It’s a great challenge if you dream of working for yourself and developing your customer base!
As an employee of a clinic or health center, salaries vary between $ 25 and $ 40 per hour. In addition, in health centers and spas, massage therapists generally receive tips from clients. It’s up to you to find the workplace that suits you best!
A flexible schedule to reconcile work and family
One of the advantages of pursuing a career in massage therapy is the ability to more easily balance work and family due to the flexible schedule. This flexibility will also allow you to combine two jobs. Convenient!
Do not forget that several workplaces will allow you to choose the number of days you want to work as well as the number of massages you want to perform on a daily basis.
Interested in a career in massage therapy? Take a look at one of the professional training courses offered during the winter 2022 session at Physiotherapist – Guijek and start a stimulating course that stands out for the quality of its teaching!