Do you enjoy helping people? Do you like to be with people? Are you told that you have a special touch? Do you give great shoulder or back rubs? Well, maybe you should consider a career in massage therapy.
First, you should do some online research and check out the massage schools in your area. Tour them in person and ask questions. Once you have chosen a school, be prepared to study and work hard. The classroom work is not easy. You will be learning Anatomy & Physiology, with lots of memorization. At the same time, you will learn massage techniques and protocol.
After graduation comes earning your state license, if your state requires this. Then the fun begins. Most successful massage therapists start their own practice. Some get jobs, but those who do will not earn much money, although they will get some great experience.
Starting your own practice is best because you will control your time and you will get to set your own prices and manage your income. Don't forget about paying taxes and city and/or state licensing fees. If you work out of your home or if you start an outcall practice, you will not have to worry about paying rent. This is a great idea, at least at the beginning of your massage therapy career.
Read on for some great tips and ideas on how to begin your new career in massage therapy.
Your Massage Therapy Career Blog
This section gives you the latest massage info and the most recent pages written on my site.
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Why Massage Therapy?
There is healing in massage therapy. It is not just for relaxation. A massage therapists hands can be agents for change in soft tissue. This change can reduce and even eliminate pain for clients.
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Benefits Of Massage Therapy
The benefits of massage therapy are many! Some health benefits are long-lasting and others are short-term. Massage therapists give clients information on how to have healthier lives through changes in
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Self Care For Massage Therapists
This page is about self care for massage therapists. So often as caregivers, we worry about our clients, but do not think about our own needs.
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Massage Therapy School
If you want to become a massage therapist, check out a massage therapy school in your area.
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Massage Therapy CEU
A massage therapy CEU is a continuing education unit. Continuing education classes are required by most states to renew your massage therapy license.
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Your Massage Practice
Your massage practice can be a rewarding and satisfying way to earn money.
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Massage Therapy Licensing
In order to find out what the massage therapy licensing renewal requirements are, you will need to check your state health department's website. Each state that requires a license for massage therapi
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Massage Therapy Liability Insurance
Massage therapy liability insurance is something that many new massage therapists overlook, sometimes because they do not realize they need it, but mostly because they are trying to save money, thinki
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Promote Your Massage Business
If you want a lot of clients, you will have to promote your massage business. Nobody else will do it for you. It is easier than you think to do it.
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Massage Gift Certificate
The massage gift certificate is one of the most effective tools for you to use to grow your new massage therapy practice. Do not be afraid to use this tool.
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Massage Therapy Client
Everyone can be a massage therapy client. Everyone can benefit from massage therapy. Yes, massage is good for all people, both young and old, from infants to the elderly.If you have muscles (and we a
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Massage Routines
There are many massage routines and massage techniques that a massage therapist can perform on a client, depending on the client's reason for the massage and his/her health condition.
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Chair Massage
Chair massage is massage given to a person who is sitting upright. In the photo above, I am giving a chair massage to my client. Note the position of the client in the massage chair. His face is place
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Chair Massage Practice
If you are a new massage therapist, you may be wondering how to make a living with a chair massage practice . Setting up a new practice takes time. You can begin to make a living with chair massage.
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Best Massage Chairs
You should look at some of the most inexpensive yet best massage chairs for your new practice. If you plan to have a chair massage business, you will need to purchase a folding massage chair. Most
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Swedish Massage
The main type of massage therapy learned in massage school, at least in Texas, is Swedish massage. Swedish massage is used some in chair massage, but almost always in table massage.
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Sports Massage
Consider the choice of becoming a team's personal sports massage therapist if you enjoy sports and are exploring massage therapy career options.
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Workplace Massage
I get a lot of e-mails asking how workplace massage actually works. It is amazing how many workplaces do not offer any type of onsite massage therapy to their employees.
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Asian Massage Therapy
Shiatsu is a type of Asian massage therapy. It has been around for over 2000 years in Japan. The word literally means "finger pressure" in Japanese.
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Reflexology
Reflexology uses the therapist's thumb and fingers on reflex areas in the hands and feet to relieve stress, and improve circulation and nerve impulses.
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Massage Trends
New massage trends, like Zubio (chair massage booths out in California created by David Palmer), have been developing in the massage therapy industry and are featured in various massage therapy
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Have A Massage Party
A massage party is a fun and trendy way to introduce massage therapy to new clients. Have one for your friends or co-workers and give the massages yourself so they can see what they are missing.
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Animal Massage Therapy
Animal massage therapy is becoming a very big business. Do you love animals? More than people? If so, maybe you should set up your own massage practice for animals!
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Spa Techniques To Add To Your Practice
One of the newest trends in massage therapy is adding spa techniques to your massage practice.
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Aromatherapy And Essential Oils
Don't you just love aromatherapy, the science of great smelling scents that make you feel better? They just seem to give you a sense of peace, calm you down in the midst of turmoil, and lift you out
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Massage Insurance Billing
Consider massage insurance billing as you set up your new massage practice.
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History Of Massage Therapy
Think about it. When you bump your head, you rub it. Early man did the same thing. The history of massage therapy is ancient, going all the way back to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
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Massage Therapy Shopping
In this section, I will give you some of the best places for massage therapy shopping. There are all sorts of cool things to buy for your business, both necessities and fun things that you may not
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Massage Supplies
As a new massage professional, you will need to purchase massage supplies.
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Massage Therapy Book
A great massage therapy book, and believe me, there are many, is not hard to come by. You can start collecting them while you are still in school. I will list some of my favorites with a brief
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The Best Massage Magazines
Every time they come out during the year, I get three massage magazines that help me keep up with the latest news and trends in my profession. They are each published at different times
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Massage Therapy Videos
There are some excellent massage therapy videos to help you with your techniques. There are incredible massage therapists out there who make videos showing how you should stand and move and how to do
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Massage Therapy Music
Hopefully, you were taught the value of playing massage therapy music during your massage sessions. If not, I will give you some pointers.
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Helpful Resources
There are millions of websites on the internet. Below are some quality sites that I have chosen to give you valuable information.
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