*how easy is it to get a job?
*in what state are you working?
*and where do you work(in what type of environment) if you don't mind sharing?
*do you enjoy/recommend it?
and any other info you think would be helpful to me.
thanks.For all you Massage Therapists out there...I'm thinking about going to a Massage therapy school and need input?
The pay depends really. With the economy, business is a little slow if your charging a lot. I am charging 40 for a hour on my own. But I have three other massage jobs. I work for a Chiropractor and I make 15 a hour if there is no massages and if I do it is 25 a hr. I work for another Massage Therapist and she pays me 30 a hr.And I work at a Tanning salon and the owner pays me 50% of the Massage I do.
I work in PA and the atmosphere is more medical and relaxing. I like the medical part of massage more because it gets a little boring when you are just doing a regular Swedish Massage all the time. I like to help ppl feel better and get results.
I enjoy Massage Therapy very much. It actually got me real interested in learning more about the body. I am furthering my education to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy right now. But to be a massage therapist you have to love the job and not the pay. When you start out you are not going to make loads of money. I found that out the hard way.. I thought right when I got out of school I would find great jobs and makes loads of money. But it is hard with how the country is right now. Ppl can hardly pay for food nowadays let a lone a massage.
Some info I could tell you is that I went to Lincoln Technical Institute. I took the following classes:
Massage Business Administration
Psychology of the Body and CPR
Intro to Massage and Bodywork
Massage and Bodywork Procedures,Techniques and Routines
Reflexology and Acupressure
Anatomy,Physiology and Pathology I, II
Massage, Bodywork and Kinesiology
Specialized Massage
Trigger Point %26amp; Myofascial Therapy
Spa Services
Clinical Experience
These courses are not that easy. Make sure you study your Anatomy a lot. One thing you will have to do when you become a student is get student mal-practice insureance. I have AMTA. I will leave a link for you to the site...It just overs you incase something happens when you are massaging someone when you are a student. It is about 99 for a the whole year and then you upgrade to a Professional Insurance. I also am going to leave you a link to a great website to look at. It has everything you need to no about massage and it has a whole bunch of links to help you study and all that. I guess if you have any other questions you can email me at :Sagan_0214@yahoo.com
Good Luck..
For all you Massage Therapists out there...I'm thinking about going to a Massage therapy school and need input?
I have my own business and charge $80 an hour. I work about 12 hours a week.
Most massage therapists start their own businesses because jobs are really just entry level and the idea of hiring massage employees is so new that most don't pay very well -like $15-$30 an hour. You really have to do your work to prove to employers that you are worth more and employers have a high overhead including 'their' salaries so you do all of the grunt work. You only get paid that amount when you have clients. If you don't have a client you are cleaning and answering phones or other duties.
It is just like any other field as far as jobs go. You can get a job or create one and it depends on how much you put into it - how much you go the extra mile to be presentable and service oriented.
I love my business and it is an amazing field. Too many are seeking out this field because they think it will be easy and relaxing. It is one of the most challenging careers ever.
Mentor Spotlight: Bud Simmons, Massage Therapist)
Injured while exercising? Stressed with your studies? Tired after a long day at work? Have you ever considered making an appointment with a massage therapist?
As the focus on health and wellness continues to be more prevalent in our society, the profession of massage therapy continues to expand. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, massage therapy is an ancient healing art, which spans a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, working to improve a person's health and well-being. This is achieved through the hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
Typical Day
Clients seek out a massage therapist for relief from various sport injuries, lower and middle back pain, and stressful work environments. A typical day in the life of a massage therapist involves eight to ten appointments with clients. Many therapists organize their own appointment schedules, which sometimes requires some flexibility. Due to the intimate nature of a therapeutic massage, the massage therapist must be professional and in tune with the client's needs and mood. For instance, if the client is talkative, then the therapist must be prepared to carry on a conversation. If the client is quiet, then this gives the therapist time to reflect on his/her day while respecting the client's mood.
Career Opportunities
Massage therapists can be found in various employment settings. These include health and fitness clubs, health spas, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, professional sports teams and athletic organizations, doctor's clinics, chiropractic clinics, homeopathic and naturopathic clinics, hospitals and nursing homes, and teaching environments. They often hold positions on licensing and advisory boards. There is a growing trend towards self-employment and therapists can specialize in certain areas that suit their lifestyle, their needs and the needs of their clients.
Our mentor, Bud Simmons, is self-employed. His specialties include deep muscle manipulation, injury prevention treatment and stress management. He completed his training from the Northern Institute of Massage, Blackpool, England, through an extension program held in Regina, Saskatchewan. He is a current member of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba and the Canadian Massage Therapy Association. Bud recommends being affiliated with an association because it provides opportunities for learning about new techniques and current issues in the field of massage therapy, and for networking with other professionals. As well, belonging to a professional association allows massage therapists to obtain liability and general insurance and is a requirement for licensing in the City of Winnipeg.
Pros and Cons
One benefit of being a massage therapist is the chance to meet new and interesting people. However, the work of a massage therapist is very time intensive and physically demanding. Therefore, the therapist must maintain a high level of personal self-care and physical health. As a self employed therapist, Bud also stresses that if a client cancels, you lose that income. Therefore, you must work hard on maintaining regular clientele. Because your hands are your income, you must also be very conscious of keeping your hands free from injury.
Tips Tips Tips
To succeed as a therapist, Bud recommends that students should have a great deal of patience and be willing to work with people from all walks of life. For example, Bud's clients include federal court judges, corporate executives, ballet dancers, and accident victims. Massage therapists should also be self-motivated and confident enough to be the best massage therpist possible. As a former medical technician, hospital executive director and consultant, Bud has found massage therapy to be a good profession with many opportunities but also much competition.
Information on massage therapy and other educational programs is available in the Career Resource Centre
I can answer some of these questions because I did a lot of research when looking for my major.
-How much do you get paid?: It depends on where you work, but most are able to make 30/hr including tips.
-How easy it to get a job?: There are so many places you can work like a hospital, or even open in your own place that it shouldn't be hard at all to get a job.
Good luck witht he rest of your answers. :D
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