Things like a twisted ankle, a bee sting, or a skin infection will cause edema. In some cases, like an infection, this may be helpful. More fluid from your blood vessels puts more infection-fighting white blood cells in the swollen area. Edema can also come from other conditions or from when the balance of substances in your blood is off.
View our list of states to discover your stateâs massage therapist licensing requirements. States require anywhere from 500 to 1000 hours of training to sit for your licensing exam, but the national average is 560 hours of training. Some states also require you to become CPR certified.
1 Massage therapists âstageâ their work space so itâs comfortable and inviting for the client. 2  The goal of the massage therapist is to make the client feel transported to full relaxation mode. 3  Rehab clinics and hospitals: In a rehabilitation setting, your massage methods will focus on soothing and healing injuries.ouâll be required to complete somewhere between 330 and 1,000 hours of training, which adds up to anywhere from a matter of weeks to two years. The time you spend in training will prepare you to take your massage therapist licensure exam.