massage therapy

"Nekoyama, worn out after another long day at the office, stops at a therapeutic massage parlor -- only to discover that it's run by a cat! Not only that, but the cat actually does the massaging?! As the professional "meowsseur" digs soft toe beans into Nekoyama's aching muscles, his heart warms and his worries melt away. This is only the beginning, as he and other world-weary workers are about to meet the other feline professionals who have mastered pawfully cute techniques to reduce human stress"--Back cover.

"Having developed an addiction to the cats' comforting and therapeutic massages, Nekoyama and his fellow office workers return to the parlor. The cats work whenever they want, but lucky for Nekoyama and company, the parlor is open today. There's even a new cat working there!"--Back cover.

Massage therapists provide soothing massages that reduce pain and discomfort in people of all ages. Many people also seek massages simply to relax after a hard day at work. A career as a massage therapist is the perfect choice for those who like to work with their hands and enjoy helping people relax and live healthier lives. In this book, you'll learn about job duties for massage therapists, how to train for the field; key skills for success in this career, the employment outlook, and much more. Massage Therapist is just one of nine exciting titles in the Careers with Earning Potential series. Readers will discover seven interesting careers that typically do not require a bachelor's degree, but provide a good middle-class income. In the other two titles, they will learn how to present themselves professionally in their job application materials and during the employment interview, as well as how to become invaluable in the workplace.

Provides an introduction to working as a massage therapist, discussing what masseurs do, training, average salaries, and more.