Moon says most people don't get into this training right out of high school. There's nothing like a few years of working crummy service jobs to help you find your focus. Moon emphasizes the importance of physical fitness. And don't forget to factor in the cost of equipment. Chambermaids do similar work, but don't have to take years of school.
Instructors agree that the number of females in the profession far outweighs the number of males.
Hopefully the profession will become more attractive to men in the near future. Monotone Learning Krista Nielsen is a recent graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy. I didn't do all that well in high school as I am a very hands-on learner and most high school classes aren't. But in massage school I really excelled. I no longer felt like I was stupid because I wasn't understanding what the teacher was saying.