Once I graduate can I begin practicing as a massage therapist?

In North Carolina, only Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapists are allowed to practice massage. (Please visit www.bmbt.org for more information.) After graduation from Natural Touch, massage students will be able to apply to the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) to take the National Certification Exam (NCE). Once the graduate has passed the NCE they may apply to the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT) for licensure as a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT). Esthetics graduates must take a state board exam presented by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Examiners and apply for licensure. (Please visit www.cosmetology.state.nc.us for more information.)

Does Natural Touch offer financial aid?

Natural Touch offers monthly payment plans. Natural Touch students also may be eligible for Career Training Loans, please contact location for more information.

Do you guarantee job placement or assist with job placement?

Natural Touch does not guarantee job placement. However, employers often contact us about space for rent or available positions. We post this information in our student break areas so graduates are aware of these opportunities.

Will doing massage make my hands or arms sore or cause carpal tunnel syndrome?

Massage therapy done incorrectly can cause injury. Natural Touch teaches proper body mechanics in all of its technique classes to insure that graduates have the knowledge they need to help prevent such injuries. Our program also includes movement therapies such as yoga and tai chi to improve body mechanics.

Are most massage therapists female?

More and more men are joining the massage profession. While massage therapists are still predominantly female, many men have been very successful. No employer should ever discriminate based on gender. While some clients may prefer female therapists, most are open to both men and women. Men have many opportunities in this profession.

Is Natural Touch accredited?

Natural Touch Greensboro is approved by the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. The Natural Touch School of Esthetics in Hickory is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Examiners.

Will National Certification allow me to work in any state?

Each state regulates massage in its own way. Some states do not regulate massage at all. Visit www.massagemagazine.com to find out the regulations of the state in question, and to find contact information for that state.

Why should I come to Natural Touch instead of some of the other schools in the area?

We encourage you to consider all options available to you, however many students have told us they liked the comfortable and friendly atmosphere at our schools, smaller class sizes, our deep tissue program and that we are an energetically based program.

Are there really jobs available for massage therapists?

The field of massage therapy is growing very quickly. Our graduates have been pleased with the opportunities afforded them. There are many opportunities working for others, in resorts, spas, physical therapy offices, doctor’s offices, chiropractic centers, in corporate atmospheres, gyms and the list goes on. For those graduates interested in self-employment, they must understand the commitment necessary to building a clientele base. Our program includes coursework in Business and Professionalism, to better assist graduates in whatever their goals are.

Do you offer tutoring?

Yes. Many of our instructors and graduates are available for tutoring. School Directors can assist students in finding an appropriate tutor.

Do you offer housing?

We do not offer housing at any of our locations.


What sort of jobs are available for estheticians?

Esthetics is widely growing field. Here are some of the opportunities available:

Make-up Artist-providing bridal services, working with photographers doing ads and magazine layouts, specialize in camouflage makeup for pre and post operative or corrective skin conditions.

Salon or Day Spa-Optimize skin renewal for younger looking skin, help people to balance difficult skin conditions, reduce stress, provide hair deduction services.

Medi-Spa-become an integral part of professional team providing age-management services, provide stress-reduction services, work with medical professionals to promote healthier lifestyle.

Medical Esthetics-assist with corrective make-up, work with dermatologists in applications of facials, extractions, and micordermabrasion, participate in pre and post operative treatments and patient education and maintenance programs.

Visit www.thespaassociation.com and www.experienceispa.com for more information on the growing spa industry.