Those living in the Louisiana state and looking to establish a new career or to change careers will find several massage therapy schools in Louisiana. Students in accredited Louisiana massage therapy schools will get the classroom lectures and discussions and hands-on training to prepare for employment in spas, athletic clubs, hospitals, and clinics anywhere in the U.S.

Massage schools in Louisiana may teach all or some subjects of anatomy, physiology, health, hygiene, psychology, pathology, and nutrition, as well as theory and practice of massage therapy. Some will teach forms of both Eastern and Western massage therapy. Students may study hydrotherapy, reflexology, Shiatsu, lomi lomi, and more, to prepare for the profession that they desire. Massage therapy schools in Louisiana often also teach courses in management, accounting, marketing, and business ethics for those who wish to open and operate their own studios. Some schools will cover various related fields of natural healing, such as acupuncture or chiropractic, for instance.