I'm getting a $65.00 hour maternity massage today, what's an appropriate tip?How much should you tip a massage therapist? Is there a standard?
It depends on if they are licensed or not. If they are an ';adult massage therapist'; than a lot lol I am joking the appropriate tip is 15 to 20% if they do a good job if they don't I wouldn't give anything.How much should you tip a massage therapist? Is there a standard?
I think you should absolutely tip a massage therapist, just as you would a hairdresser or manicurist! I tip 20% for any ';personal services'; such as massage, hair, nails. Standard tipping runs anywhere from 10%-20%.
why should will be massage therapy
NO TIP . I NEVER HEARD OF SUCH.
I would (do) tip $10.00 for that service. Relax and drink lots of water afterwards. Congratulations on taking good care of yourself.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
What are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?
And which one would you prefer to use and why?What are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?
Osteopaths also are general physicians but consider both mental and physical requirements during the treatment. Mostly for children.
Chiropractors treat patients for their muscular and nervous systems.
Major areas attended by Physio-therapists:
Muscloskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and nuerological.
Ref: for osteopath -www.kidshealth.org/parents/system
Physiotherapist - wickipedia and
Chiropractor.website2go.com
VRWhat are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?
The biggest differences are on education and scope of practice.
Massage Therapists go to school in a community college and learn their trade.
Physiotherapists go to University to learn their trade
Chiropractors and Osteopaths go to private colleges to learn their trade and Osteopaths spend more time in school. When they are done, they are considered on a par with an MD and can prescribe drugs and treatments at physiotherapist etc.
Massage therapists dont do adjustments where the others can. Physical therapists have to go for extensive training before they are allowed to do manipulation of joints.
osteo:bone (pathy:disease
You know none of this is related,.
Osteopaths also are general physicians but consider both mental and physical requirements during the treatment. Mostly for children.
Chiropractors treat patients for their muscular and nervous systems.
Major areas attended by Physio-therapists:
Muscloskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and nuerological.
Ref: for osteopath -www.kidshealth.org/parents/system
Physiotherapist - wickipedia and
Chiropractor.website2go.com
VRWhat are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?
The biggest differences are on education and scope of practice.
Massage Therapists go to school in a community college and learn their trade.
Physiotherapists go to University to learn their trade
Chiropractors and Osteopaths go to private colleges to learn their trade and Osteopaths spend more time in school. When they are done, they are considered on a par with an MD and can prescribe drugs and treatments at physiotherapist etc.
Massage therapists dont do adjustments where the others can. Physical therapists have to go for extensive training before they are allowed to do manipulation of joints.
osteo:bone (pathy:disease
You know none of this is related,.
My doctor sent me to a massage therapist and at my last visit she mentioned that she was having trouble...?
getting oil stains to come out of her sheets. She has tried a special detergent for that purpose, but it did not work well. Can you help? Do you know how to remove oil stains from cloth? Thanks !My doctor sent me to a massage therapist and at my last visit she mentioned that she was having trouble...?
Soak the sheets in the washer with a double scoop of Biz and then wash or use one of the newer oxygen powders. Ammonia is too harsh for this application.
There are also extremely effective commercial laundry products for restaurants and hotels but they come in 25-50 lb containers. This would be an option depending on her volume.My doctor sent me to a massage therapist and at my last visit she mentioned that she was having trouble...?
Wow! Old oil stains are tough! Since they've been thru a dryer, it may be impossible.
Try sponging spot with 1 Tb. salt to 4 Tbs rubbing alcohol. Wash in hot water. Let air dry. If still present, try pretreating with shampoo. If that doesn't work then it's dry cleaner time. Even then dry cleaning may not work after a period of time.
amonia
Dawn dish washing detergent is the best thing that I have found to get oil out of everything. Per spot before washing.
Soak the sheets in the washer with a double scoop of Biz and then wash or use one of the newer oxygen powders. Ammonia is too harsh for this application.
There are also extremely effective commercial laundry products for restaurants and hotels but they come in 25-50 lb containers. This would be an option depending on her volume.My doctor sent me to a massage therapist and at my last visit she mentioned that she was having trouble...?
Wow! Old oil stains are tough! Since they've been thru a dryer, it may be impossible.
Try sponging spot with 1 Tb. salt to 4 Tbs rubbing alcohol. Wash in hot water. Let air dry. If still present, try pretreating with shampoo. If that doesn't work then it's dry cleaner time. Even then dry cleaning may not work after a period of time.
amonia
Dawn dish washing detergent is the best thing that I have found to get oil out of everything. Per spot before washing.
Massage Therapist Business - Where Can I Get Started With A Business Plan That Works?
I'm looking to start a massage therapist business and need a proper plan of action to make this possible. Where can I look for guides and resources? I really need something very precise and current that's proven to work.Massage Therapist Business - Where Can I Get Started With A Business Plan That Works?
Take a look at 'How To Make a Lucrative Living as a Massage Therapist' by Kalac Burke. It's an A-Z guide that will get you started with massage techniques, business decisions, location, value addition and more, besides giving you a very definite business plan. My sister-in-law is a professional massage therapist (12 years) and I've learned a lot from watching her groom new people get a step in this business. Hope this helps... Good luck!
Take a look at 'How To Make a Lucrative Living as a Massage Therapist' by Kalac Burke. It's an A-Z guide that will get you started with massage techniques, business decisions, location, value addition and more, besides giving you a very definite business plan. My sister-in-law is a professional massage therapist (12 years) and I've learned a lot from watching her groom new people get a step in this business. Hope this helps... Good luck!
Can a qualified massage therapist practice other massage therapies like hot stone massage?
Aimee, I was just wondering, I am a fully qualified massage therapist and reflexologist and I have some infomration on 1 and 2 day workshops in hot stone massage therapy, indian hopi candle and thai massage. If I undertook these workshops would that sufficient to practice, where did you train?Can a qualified massage therapist practice other massage therapies like hot stone massage?
You don't even have to attend the workshops to legally practice various modalities. You can read a book on the treatment, watch a video or have the treatment done and have the therapist explain it to you. I would however be very cautious about starting ANY new treatment, even if you attend a workshop. Make sure you understand the procedure and I'd suggest practicing on either yourself or a friend before offering services to the public. As long as you're a certified massage therapist, you can do any modality.microdermabrasion treatment
You don't even have to attend the workshops to legally practice various modalities. You can read a book on the treatment, watch a video or have the treatment done and have the therapist explain it to you. I would however be very cautious about starting ANY new treatment, even if you attend a workshop. Make sure you understand the procedure and I'd suggest practicing on either yourself or a friend before offering services to the public. As long as you're a certified massage therapist, you can do any modality.
What interview questions would they generally do to a massage therapist?
I have been a massage therapist for 8 years and I can say in my experience the biggest thing is the massage you give to your interviewer.
Beyond that, a chiropractor may ask you about locations of muscles, or how to treat a muscle in spasm, or about different medical conditions, and which ones you can work with and which ones you shouldn't.
A spa will probably ask you more about your availability to make sure you'll show up for your appointments.
But the BIGGEST thing is the massage you give, like an audition.
Beyond that, a chiropractor may ask you about locations of muscles, or how to treat a muscle in spasm, or about different medical conditions, and which ones you can work with and which ones you shouldn't.
A spa will probably ask you more about your availability to make sure you'll show up for your appointments.
But the BIGGEST thing is the massage you give, like an audition.
Hi I would like to be a Massage Therapist, Is a Massage Therapist low stress?
I would like to become a Massage Therapist, But i also want something that has a good outlook and is low stress because stress isn't worth it. Is a Massage Therapist Low stress? Thanks.Hi I would like to be a Massage Therapist, Is a Massage Therapist low stress?
It can be low stress or high stress; it's what you make of it. The good part is, you learn a lot of helpful things along the way that you can share with your clients and also use on yourself to help lower stress levels - like meditation and deep breathing techniques, using essential oils, hydrotherapy techniques, etc. Most massage therapists trade services with each other, so as long as you keep some friends in the business you'll have access to regular massages yourself and that helps a lot.
Where you choose to work will also be a factor in how stressful your job is. A therapist is a big resort spa would be more regularly stressed than one in a locally owned business, for instance. And like in any other career field, some bosses are better than others and some coworkers are better than others.
Overall, compared to a lot of other jobs out there, massage is pretty positive. I've had several dentists and lawyers on my table tell me how much they wish their job was as positive as mine - no one wants to go to the dentist and when they call a lawyer, it's hardly ever with good news. But a massage is something people look forward to and are always happy they're having. I like dealing with happy people.Hi I would like to be a Massage Therapist, Is a Massage Therapist low stress?
No one can say if a career is stressful or not. The stress depends on you, your beliefs about yourself and success and what you love doing. Find a career you love and even if it is challenging it won't feel stressful because you will love it so much that it is worth it.
The outlook really means little. It all really depends on you.
Most massage therapists start their own business so you have to know about business and marketing or be willing to learn and create what you want for your massage business.
You don't work in a low stress environment. You work with people who are stressed, in pain, have awful diseases and conditions. You work in a room by yourself with only the client there in silence for the most part except you have to know how to engage the person in their body and session to get the best results.
You don't get paid much in a job in massage but can make more when you start your own business
Considering you're working in a low stress environment and get paid large amounts of money, I'd say it's fairly low-stress.
yep your your own boss and make good money not good for your hands in the long term tho
It can be low stress or high stress; it's what you make of it. The good part is, you learn a lot of helpful things along the way that you can share with your clients and also use on yourself to help lower stress levels - like meditation and deep breathing techniques, using essential oils, hydrotherapy techniques, etc. Most massage therapists trade services with each other, so as long as you keep some friends in the business you'll have access to regular massages yourself and that helps a lot.
Where you choose to work will also be a factor in how stressful your job is. A therapist is a big resort spa would be more regularly stressed than one in a locally owned business, for instance. And like in any other career field, some bosses are better than others and some coworkers are better than others.
Overall, compared to a lot of other jobs out there, massage is pretty positive. I've had several dentists and lawyers on my table tell me how much they wish their job was as positive as mine - no one wants to go to the dentist and when they call a lawyer, it's hardly ever with good news. But a massage is something people look forward to and are always happy they're having. I like dealing with happy people.Hi I would like to be a Massage Therapist, Is a Massage Therapist low stress?
No one can say if a career is stressful or not. The stress depends on you, your beliefs about yourself and success and what you love doing. Find a career you love and even if it is challenging it won't feel stressful because you will love it so much that it is worth it.
The outlook really means little. It all really depends on you.
Most massage therapists start their own business so you have to know about business and marketing or be willing to learn and create what you want for your massage business.
You don't work in a low stress environment. You work with people who are stressed, in pain, have awful diseases and conditions. You work in a room by yourself with only the client there in silence for the most part except you have to know how to engage the person in their body and session to get the best results.
You don't get paid much in a job in massage but can make more when you start your own business
Considering you're working in a low stress environment and get paid large amounts of money, I'd say it's fairly low-stress.
yep your your own boss and make good money not good for your hands in the long term tho
About how much does a massage therapist get paid?
How much does a chiropractor get paid?
I'm thinking about doing one or the other......I think I'm leaning more towards the message therapist though.
But I really have no idea how much they make.
Also if you have any experience in these areas I would love to hear any feed back.About how much does a massage therapist get paid?
Therapists are paid differently based on environment.
In most medical settings, rehabilitation or chiropractic clinics, therapists range between $15 and $35 an hour, while they are performing massage. While they are not performing massage, it is up to the establishment to decide wether the therapist will be a paid a base hourly wage.
In most spa settings the therapists work for a commission only. Meaning for every massage they perform they get a percentage of the rate charged, when they are not massaging they are not paid. Commissions vary from place to place but should generally be between 40-55%.
Chiropractors get paid mostly through insurance billing systems which ends up contributing to a higher service charge. Also chiropractors have the ability to prescribe massage which they bill most insurance companies for $180/hr and pay the therapist a fixed hourly rate. Chiropractors have the ability to generate revenue by more than just practicing their particular expertise.
If you are in it for the money, no doubt you can make more as a chiropractor. If you are in it for the passion of helping people, follow your heart and you will end up in the right place.About how much does a massage therapist get paid?
If in the Philippines,
you get paid usually at 200-300/per hour.
:)
way bigger than a call center rep. :P
$40 to $60 an hour
I don't know what a chiropractor gets paid - most start their own business. I don't know of many who work as an employee.
The average income for a massage therapist in the first year of business is like $18,000.
They don't usually make much mainly because of lack of business skills. Jobs are low paying so it is better to start your own business.
I'm thinking about doing one or the other......I think I'm leaning more towards the message therapist though.
But I really have no idea how much they make.
Also if you have any experience in these areas I would love to hear any feed back.About how much does a massage therapist get paid?
Therapists are paid differently based on environment.
In most medical settings, rehabilitation or chiropractic clinics, therapists range between $15 and $35 an hour, while they are performing massage. While they are not performing massage, it is up to the establishment to decide wether the therapist will be a paid a base hourly wage.
In most spa settings the therapists work for a commission only. Meaning for every massage they perform they get a percentage of the rate charged, when they are not massaging they are not paid. Commissions vary from place to place but should generally be between 40-55%.
Chiropractors get paid mostly through insurance billing systems which ends up contributing to a higher service charge. Also chiropractors have the ability to prescribe massage which they bill most insurance companies for $180/hr and pay the therapist a fixed hourly rate. Chiropractors have the ability to generate revenue by more than just practicing their particular expertise.
If you are in it for the money, no doubt you can make more as a chiropractor. If you are in it for the passion of helping people, follow your heart and you will end up in the right place.About how much does a massage therapist get paid?
If in the Philippines,
you get paid usually at 200-300/per hour.
:)
way bigger than a call center rep. :P
$40 to $60 an hour
I don't know what a chiropractor gets paid - most start their own business. I don't know of many who work as an employee.
The average income for a massage therapist in the first year of business is like $18,000.
They don't usually make much mainly because of lack of business skills. Jobs are low paying so it is better to start your own business.
Is is appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist?
I want to try Massage Envy, but I want a young, good-looking guy. I've had massages in the past I didn't enjoy from women and older men.Is is appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist?
Unless it's a ';special massage'; that you're getting, then it shouldn't matter how hot the masseuse is. I don't think that's appropriate. It would be like going to a restaurant and asking for a better looking server.Is is appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist?
No, it is not at all appropriate. A good receptionist is trained to weed out clients who ask for a therapist based on looks because it means you're not just there for theraputic purposes. This is getting into sketchy territory as far as the therapists' code of ethics is concerned and any reputable therapist will make a point of staying well on the right side of that line.
If you didn't like a certain therapist's massage style, you can say so and ask for someone different for that reason. The receptionist ought to at least have an idea of who to recommend based on that information. There's nothing wrong with that; we understand that we are all different and not everyone is going to like one particular person's methods. But asking for someone based on appearance is hugely inappropriate. Most reputable places blacklist people who do that.
It sounds like you might have some kind of mental block that's keeping you from relaxing %26amp; enjoying yourself while being massaged by a woman or older man.
Whatever your reasoning may be, you need to identify it. It could be as innocent as ';trust issues';, derived from the occurrence of some past traumatic event in your life or it could be from some mental perversion of equating massage with something 'physically inappropriate'.
You'll have your answer of whether or not it's appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist, only when you identify WHY you want to ask for a young, good-looking male to do your massages!!!!
lol ok you are paying the money for it and you should get what you want!
It is kinda of inappropriate if you say it like that. Just ask to see the massage staff and then ask how long each of them has been in the business and who has the most compliments/ younger clients.
It's never appropriate and you will be asked to leave. Not only would you be asked to leave but they'll prohibit you from returning to that location or any other Massage Envy location.
Not appropriate, but who cares.
You must remember this, ';The customer is always right';. Now go and enjoy yourself. LOL.
Unless it's a ';special massage'; that you're getting, then it shouldn't matter how hot the masseuse is. I don't think that's appropriate. It would be like going to a restaurant and asking for a better looking server.Is is appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist?
No, it is not at all appropriate. A good receptionist is trained to weed out clients who ask for a therapist based on looks because it means you're not just there for theraputic purposes. This is getting into sketchy territory as far as the therapists' code of ethics is concerned and any reputable therapist will make a point of staying well on the right side of that line.
If you didn't like a certain therapist's massage style, you can say so and ask for someone different for that reason. The receptionist ought to at least have an idea of who to recommend based on that information. There's nothing wrong with that; we understand that we are all different and not everyone is going to like one particular person's methods. But asking for someone based on appearance is hugely inappropriate. Most reputable places blacklist people who do that.
It sounds like you might have some kind of mental block that's keeping you from relaxing %26amp; enjoying yourself while being massaged by a woman or older man.
Whatever your reasoning may be, you need to identify it. It could be as innocent as ';trust issues';, derived from the occurrence of some past traumatic event in your life or it could be from some mental perversion of equating massage with something 'physically inappropriate'.
You'll have your answer of whether or not it's appropriate to ask for a hot massage therapist, only when you identify WHY you want to ask for a young, good-looking male to do your massages!!!!
lol ok you are paying the money for it and you should get what you want!
It is kinda of inappropriate if you say it like that. Just ask to see the massage staff and then ask how long each of them has been in the business and who has the most compliments/ younger clients.
It's never appropriate and you will be asked to leave. Not only would you be asked to leave but they'll prohibit you from returning to that location or any other Massage Envy location.
Not appropriate, but who cares.
You must remember this, ';The customer is always right';. Now go and enjoy yourself. LOL.
What is the difference between a chiropractor and massage therapist?
Many health insurance companies will pay for a certain amount of chiro visits, but they may not cover any massage therapy visits simply because massages are not considered curative medical treatment. Massages just feel good.
Also, I believe the amount of schooling that a chiropractor has to attend is lengthier and more involved than what a massage therapist has to learn. A chiropractor is closer to a doctor, in other words. A therapist is not.What is the difference between a chiropractor and massage therapist?
$20.00 an hour is NOT difference btwn Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Pay varies depending on your clientale!!!! DUH?? chiropractor can do massage if they want to. There is one form of chiropractic MT can do, an energy form of treatment.
What is the difference between a chiropractor and massage therapist?
Chiropractor is a Dr (but NOT a MD). Chiropractors cannot presribe medication!! But both MT %26amp; Chiropractor are vital to health care they work as team.
a chiropractor works with the bones while a message therapist works with muscle
A chiropractor adjusts the alignment of bones, mainly in the back. A massage therapist kneads tight muscles and fascia which could be pulling those bones out of alignment.
About $20.00 an hour.
Also, I believe the amount of schooling that a chiropractor has to attend is lengthier and more involved than what a massage therapist has to learn. A chiropractor is closer to a doctor, in other words. A therapist is not.What is the difference between a chiropractor and massage therapist?
$20.00 an hour is NOT difference btwn Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Pay varies depending on your clientale!!!! DUH?? chiropractor can do massage if they want to. There is one form of chiropractic MT can do, an energy form of treatment.
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Chiropractor is a Dr (but NOT a MD). Chiropractors cannot presribe medication!! But both MT %26amp; Chiropractor are vital to health care they work as team.
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a chiropractor works with the bones while a message therapist works with muscle
A chiropractor adjusts the alignment of bones, mainly in the back. A massage therapist kneads tight muscles and fascia which could be pulling those bones out of alignment.
About $20.00 an hour.
How hard would it be to be a massage therapist in Japan?
And how much do they get paid?????How hard would it be to be a massage therapist in Japan?
You mean a ';REAL'; massage therapist ? I believe they make good money. But you'd have to be able to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level.How hard would it be to be a massage therapist in Japan?
A real massage therapist or a hooker?
You should expect the training and licensing requirements to be similar to the US, Canada, Britain, or any other modernized country. To meet those requirements and to pass licensing board exams, you will need to be fluent in Japanese.
The tone of you question suggests that you think they have lower standards than whereever it is you live. You are most certainly incorrect. And that isn't a good way of ingratiating yourself into a foreign land.
If you mean a real therapist, it won't be easy. You'd have to graduate from a Japanese school. And to do that you'd need native level Japanese.
If you mean the 'escort' type, that would be alot more easy.Pay is very high, but it's not safe, or legal. You would have to deal with yakuza types.Not a bright idea, period.microdermabrasion treatment
You mean a ';REAL'; massage therapist ? I believe they make good money. But you'd have to be able to speak, read and write Japanese at a native level.How hard would it be to be a massage therapist in Japan?
A real massage therapist or a hooker?
You should expect the training and licensing requirements to be similar to the US, Canada, Britain, or any other modernized country. To meet those requirements and to pass licensing board exams, you will need to be fluent in Japanese.
The tone of you question suggests that you think they have lower standards than whereever it is you live. You are most certainly incorrect. And that isn't a good way of ingratiating yourself into a foreign land.
If you mean a real therapist, it won't be easy. You'd have to graduate from a Japanese school. And to do that you'd need native level Japanese.
If you mean the 'escort' type, that would be alot more easy.Pay is very high, but it's not safe, or legal. You would have to deal with yakuza types.Not a bright idea, period.
How would I go about becoming a masseus/massage therapist?
If I want to go into a spa and get a job as a masseuse there, what do I need to have? What kind of license/certification/etc.?
I'm just in high school right now but I would like to have this job while I study psychology for a career later on. Is this an easy job to get or do I have to study anatomy and all that? Enlighten me :)How would I go about becoming a masseus/massage therapist?
You have to study anatomy, physiology, pathology as well as massage theory and techniques and professional communication skills.
Most massage therapists start their own business. You can get jobs but they are usually low paying. A job is as easy to get as you think it is... You will learn that in psychology classes.How would I go about becoming a masseus/massage therapist?
The kind of license depends on your state. It's different in every state, and in California it's even different in each city or county.
Most states require around 500 hours of trade school, which you can complete in 6 months if you go full time. New York %26amp; Nebraska have the highest requirements at 1,000 hours. After school you must pass a standardized written test and perhaps a practical state exam to get your license.
All massage schools require at least one basic anatomy and physiology class. You must know every bone and muscle in the body, including where the muscles attach on the bones, which direction the muscle moves, muscles that assist each other and muscles that inhibit each other.
I thought it was very easy and didn't even have to study! Others found it difficult and failed their exams several times. It depends on your natural abilities and how hard you apply yourself.
There's so much more to getting a job than thinking it's easy to get. There must be demand for it, and you must be able to complete the requirements for licensing. There is great demand for massage therapists and it is growing!
To find out the requirements for your state, do a Google search on 'massage State of {your state}' and contact several schools in your area. Good luck!
I'm just in high school right now but I would like to have this job while I study psychology for a career later on. Is this an easy job to get or do I have to study anatomy and all that? Enlighten me :)How would I go about becoming a masseus/massage therapist?
You have to study anatomy, physiology, pathology as well as massage theory and techniques and professional communication skills.
Most massage therapists start their own business. You can get jobs but they are usually low paying. A job is as easy to get as you think it is... You will learn that in psychology classes.How would I go about becoming a masseus/massage therapist?
The kind of license depends on your state. It's different in every state, and in California it's even different in each city or county.
Most states require around 500 hours of trade school, which you can complete in 6 months if you go full time. New York %26amp; Nebraska have the highest requirements at 1,000 hours. After school you must pass a standardized written test and perhaps a practical state exam to get your license.
All massage schools require at least one basic anatomy and physiology class. You must know every bone and muscle in the body, including where the muscles attach on the bones, which direction the muscle moves, muscles that assist each other and muscles that inhibit each other.
I thought it was very easy and didn't even have to study! Others found it difficult and failed their exams several times. It depends on your natural abilities and how hard you apply yourself.
There's so much more to getting a job than thinking it's easy to get. There must be demand for it, and you must be able to complete the requirements for licensing. There is great demand for massage therapists and it is growing!
To find out the requirements for your state, do a Google search on 'massage State of {your state}' and contact several schools in your area. Good luck!
What is an average hourly wage for a Massage Therapist?
This is taking in account that I would be working at a Massage store.What is an average hourly wage for a Massage Therapist?
Usually a massage therapist is payed commission. That could start at 40% up to 55% or more, depending on how ';booked'; you are. Some are payed salary, which is agreed upon when hired. If the therapist is right out of school then they would probably be put on hourly until they build up clientele.
Also depends on how big of a city you live in and the location in said city.
Median wage and salary hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities, were $16.06 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.98 and $24.22. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.48, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.83. Generally,massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their income as gratuities. For those who work in a hospital or other clinical setting, however, tipping is not common
Usually a massage therapist is payed commission. That could start at 40% up to 55% or more, depending on how ';booked'; you are. Some are payed salary, which is agreed upon when hired. If the therapist is right out of school then they would probably be put on hourly until they build up clientele.
Also depends on how big of a city you live in and the location in said city.
Median wage and salary hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities, were $16.06 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.98 and $24.22. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.48, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33.83. Generally,massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their income as gratuities. For those who work in a hospital or other clinical setting, however, tipping is not common
What to wear to a interview for a massage therapist job?
I have a practical at a spa and what to know what should i wear?What to wear to a interview for a massage therapist job?
You should try to look as professional as possible.if it's a conservative type of spa as opposed to a ';groovy'; touchy feely place then a shirt or blouse with a collar and tan slacks would be perfect. The idea is to appear to be someone they'd feel comfortable leaving alone with a client. Good luck.
You should try to look as professional as possible.if it's a conservative type of spa as opposed to a ';groovy'; touchy feely place then a shirt or blouse with a collar and tan slacks would be perfect. The idea is to appear to be someone they'd feel comfortable leaving alone with a client. Good luck.
My male massage therapist made a couple sexual, inappropirate comments about my body to a male friend of mine?
My friend's girlfriend told me about the therapist's comments and I want to turn him in to his boss. But my friend doesn't want me to get her boyfriend in trouble. She said the therapist didn't know we were friends and the comment was really a compliment. What should I do?My male massage therapist made a couple sexual, inappropirate comments about my body to a male friend of mine?
You should report him. This happened to me/ This guy I work with gets massages from the same guy as I do. My coworker asked the massage therapist how much I trim. And the therapist told him he'd check next time. Apparently he got a good look because it was the guy talk at happy hour one night.My male massage therapist made a couple sexual, inappropirate comments about my body to a male friend of mine?
bleck gossip, the guy probably meant nothing by it, he was talking to a guy friend, have you heard guys talk? bunch of egotistical foolishness, no point in worrying over it
Talk to the Therapist directly and tell him if you hear of such comments again you will report him to his boss and the the company HR Officer.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable then you definetly need to turn him in.
You're getting this what, third- or fourth-hand? Is that enough to cost someone their career? I don't think so. I think you simply find another massage therapist. And when he or someone at that spa asks why, then you can say you heard something which made you feel uncomfortable. If no one asks, you've still taken the high road.
You should report him. This happened to me/ This guy I work with gets massages from the same guy as I do. My coworker asked the massage therapist how much I trim. And the therapist told him he'd check next time. Apparently he got a good look because it was the guy talk at happy hour one night.My male massage therapist made a couple sexual, inappropirate comments about my body to a male friend of mine?
bleck gossip, the guy probably meant nothing by it, he was talking to a guy friend, have you heard guys talk? bunch of egotistical foolishness, no point in worrying over it
Talk to the Therapist directly and tell him if you hear of such comments again you will report him to his boss and the the company HR Officer.
If it makes you feel uncomfortable then you definetly need to turn him in.
You're getting this what, third- or fourth-hand? Is that enough to cost someone their career? I don't think so. I think you simply find another massage therapist. And when he or someone at that spa asks why, then you can say you heard something which made you feel uncomfortable. If no one asks, you've still taken the high road.
Best place for a massage therapist to work in Chicago?
I am a licensed massage therapist looking for work in Chicago. I'm wondering if you could recommend a place for me to find employment.Best place for a massage therapist to work in Chicago?
There are a LOT of ';Spa's'; and such in Chicago, but with the downturn in the economy, I know of quite a few that have gone out of business...
If you look at http://www.myfoxchicago.com they did a story on a Spa that sold thousands of dollars in pre-paid services as they were going out of business.
http://www.citysearch.com is a good place to look up possible businesses to apply to. They have a wide variety of places listed and an extensive customer review section so you can see if they treat their customers how you would like to treat your customers.
Good luck! Your in a GREAT city to ply your trade!Best place for a massage therapist to work in Chicago?
Chicago has some great spas, especially in the downtown area and on the North Side. I included a link with a listing of spas.
The best way to find a job is to go into all of the various places you think you would like to work and get a massage. Find out if they have quality therapists and services and decide if you want to work there and then just keep at it until you get a job there. Ask the therapists if they are happy working there. You will be much happier than just going on everyone else's opinions although it may give you a place to start.
Ask the managers for an informational interview to find out more about the company so that you can decide if you want to work there!
There are a LOT of ';Spa's'; and such in Chicago, but with the downturn in the economy, I know of quite a few that have gone out of business...
If you look at http://www.myfoxchicago.com they did a story on a Spa that sold thousands of dollars in pre-paid services as they were going out of business.
http://www.citysearch.com is a good place to look up possible businesses to apply to. They have a wide variety of places listed and an extensive customer review section so you can see if they treat their customers how you would like to treat your customers.
Good luck! Your in a GREAT city to ply your trade!Best place for a massage therapist to work in Chicago?
Chicago has some great spas, especially in the downtown area and on the North Side. I included a link with a listing of spas.
The best way to find a job is to go into all of the various places you think you would like to work and get a massage. Find out if they have quality therapists and services and decide if you want to work there and then just keep at it until you get a job there. Ask the therapists if they are happy working there. You will be much happier than just going on everyone else's opinions although it may give you a place to start.
Ask the managers for an informational interview to find out more about the company so that you can decide if you want to work there!
Can I be a massage therapist if I have sweaty palms?
I love doing massages but my palms get sweaty really easily. Would this be a problem if I wanted to do this professionally?Can I be a massage therapist if I have sweaty palms?
yesCan I be a massage therapist if I have sweaty palms?
have you ever heard of hyperhydrosis? It's a condition of a thoracic nerve that can be clipped to stop excessive sweating.
It shouldn't be a problem if you wanted to train to become a CMT, but you may have to adjust your medium, depending upon what modality you use (ie - if you wanted to do myofascial release, you'd probably use no lotion at all, or a Swedish you would use less lotion/cream) I'd stay away from oils, as you'd end up with no grip at all on the tissue you're trying to mobilize.
I guess it depends on how sweaty they are. Try massages on your friends or family members and see if they notice anything odd about your hands. If so, that might be a problem. You might be able to eventually see a dermatologist to see if they could help.
Um I would keep a napkin or something close by you to occasionally dry them off if you choose to do it professionally. Sweat can clog customers pores and might be a little uncomfortable.
I dont know about other peolpe but that would gross me out a little. I agree with that other guy with using oils and lotions so they cant tell. haha
baby powder will do or a lotion massage .
i guess if you could wash them every ten minutes
with all the massage oils and lotions, that wouldnt even matter
I would just use oils or lotions when you do a massage and you can blame it on that!
maybe. but if you want to do it then go ahead (:eye liner
yesCan I be a massage therapist if I have sweaty palms?
have you ever heard of hyperhydrosis? It's a condition of a thoracic nerve that can be clipped to stop excessive sweating.
It shouldn't be a problem if you wanted to train to become a CMT, but you may have to adjust your medium, depending upon what modality you use (ie - if you wanted to do myofascial release, you'd probably use no lotion at all, or a Swedish you would use less lotion/cream) I'd stay away from oils, as you'd end up with no grip at all on the tissue you're trying to mobilize.
I guess it depends on how sweaty they are. Try massages on your friends or family members and see if they notice anything odd about your hands. If so, that might be a problem. You might be able to eventually see a dermatologist to see if they could help.
Um I would keep a napkin or something close by you to occasionally dry them off if you choose to do it professionally. Sweat can clog customers pores and might be a little uncomfortable.
I dont know about other peolpe but that would gross me out a little. I agree with that other guy with using oils and lotions so they cant tell. haha
baby powder will do or a lotion massage .
i guess if you could wash them every ten minutes
with all the massage oils and lotions, that wouldnt even matter
I would just use oils or lotions when you do a massage and you can blame it on that!
maybe. but if you want to do it then go ahead (:
Who gets paid more,a cosmetologist or massage therapist?
A cosmetologist or a massage therapist?
Because I'm really into hair and makeup, but then my mom says I should be a massage therapist because I give good massages plus that they make lots of money.Who gets paid more,a cosmetologist or massage therapist?
I've been a licensed nail technician for three years, so I've worked in tons of day spas and salons with other cosmetologists and massage therapists. Although it really comes down to what kind of salon you work in and how you get paid, a massage therapist makes more more consistently due to the fact that their rates (even when they don't work for themselves and the salon sets the prices) are always basically the same, say $50 hr and every salon I know of pays by commission. Cosmetologists (operators) can also make good money off commission, but the prices vary greatly. The comm. from a perm or color would be high, but then low from a lip wax or manicure. But the job opportunities vary greatly too. Both operators and massage therapists can work for themselves and set their own prices or work for someone, but I don't really know of any salons that will pay a mt hourly or offer any benefits, where an operator can work for a chain like Regis or Smart Style and have a guarateed hourly pay plus commission, benefits, etc. I always regretted not getting my operator license because my manicurist license sooo limited what I could do and how much I could get paid. So if you want to make this a long term career with the hope of stability and benefits, you might want the cos. op. license since the sky's the limit. Massage therapists can make great money setting their own hrs. and prices, true, but unless you live in a very large city with access to a large spa that offers benefits, you would most likely be pretty much on your own as far as covering your benefits and paying taxes. Hope this helped a little! Who gets paid more,a cosmetologist or massage therapist?
its all on where you work, some places are more busy, others give better tips, etc..etc... and what career path you follow once you choose one of these roads
massage therapist
Because I'm really into hair and makeup, but then my mom says I should be a massage therapist because I give good massages plus that they make lots of money.Who gets paid more,a cosmetologist or massage therapist?
I've been a licensed nail technician for three years, so I've worked in tons of day spas and salons with other cosmetologists and massage therapists. Although it really comes down to what kind of salon you work in and how you get paid, a massage therapist makes more more consistently due to the fact that their rates (even when they don't work for themselves and the salon sets the prices) are always basically the same, say $50 hr and every salon I know of pays by commission. Cosmetologists (operators) can also make good money off commission, but the prices vary greatly. The comm. from a perm or color would be high, but then low from a lip wax or manicure. But the job opportunities vary greatly too. Both operators and massage therapists can work for themselves and set their own prices or work for someone, but I don't really know of any salons that will pay a mt hourly or offer any benefits, where an operator can work for a chain like Regis or Smart Style and have a guarateed hourly pay plus commission, benefits, etc. I always regretted not getting my operator license because my manicurist license sooo limited what I could do and how much I could get paid. So if you want to make this a long term career with the hope of stability and benefits, you might want the cos. op. license since the sky's the limit. Massage therapists can make great money setting their own hrs. and prices, true, but unless you live in a very large city with access to a large spa that offers benefits, you would most likely be pretty much on your own as far as covering your benefits and paying taxes. Hope this helped a little! Who gets paid more,a cosmetologist or massage therapist?
its all on where you work, some places are more busy, others give better tips, etc..etc... and what career path you follow once you choose one of these roads
massage therapist
Want to study to be a equine massage therapist?
Day in the life of an equine massage therapist? How much do you earn approx.Want to study to be a equine massage therapist?
You need to get an education about horse anatomy to be an effective massage therapist for horses. I apprenticed with a massage therapist for a few months in college and it was not easy work. It generally requires that you be on your feet for hours at a time with horses who don't necessarily want to be massaged. Some horses are fine while others can cause injury to themselves or to you. You need to know about horse movement as well and how to interpret owner's stories about their horse being in pain.
A good massage therapist might make $50-$70 a horse but they have to do a head to tail evaluation and massage to get that kind of money. Owners also need to be able to see results in ease of movement and/or their horse's attitude.Want to study to be a equine massage therapist?
I myself am not a massage therapist, but I know one and it isn't a huge glamourous job. The pay isn't any more than a vet gets, and the schedule is pretty busy, as most clients have a routine every few weeks and every day treatment in the days before a horse show. I get the idea it's a lot like a farrier's job, except massaing instead of triming hooves.
No enough. Get a real job, with real salary, real benefits, like health insurance, and a real retirement package. Do this horse bit as a hobby. If you have the smarts, so back to school. The horse biz will have you working for nothing for 80 years of your life, scratching by...... and nothing to show for it.... go around any barn... grooms and stuff like what you are talking about are used up by 45, hurt all over, taking bute for pain, hadayadadyddayday.
IT DOESNT PAY VERRY MUCH
I spent $1500 taking a week long course on this. This was the biggest ripoff ever. It was fashionable to do for a little while and now noone does it much anymore. Why? Because once most people see it done, they figure they can do themselves and save $100. It is nothing complex or hard to learn and there are a ton of books on the subject. If you want to learn to benefit your own horses, great. If you want to do it for a living, you could starve to death.
You need to get an education about horse anatomy to be an effective massage therapist for horses. I apprenticed with a massage therapist for a few months in college and it was not easy work. It generally requires that you be on your feet for hours at a time with horses who don't necessarily want to be massaged. Some horses are fine while others can cause injury to themselves or to you. You need to know about horse movement as well and how to interpret owner's stories about their horse being in pain.
A good massage therapist might make $50-$70 a horse but they have to do a head to tail evaluation and massage to get that kind of money. Owners also need to be able to see results in ease of movement and/or their horse's attitude.Want to study to be a equine massage therapist?
I myself am not a massage therapist, but I know one and it isn't a huge glamourous job. The pay isn't any more than a vet gets, and the schedule is pretty busy, as most clients have a routine every few weeks and every day treatment in the days before a horse show. I get the idea it's a lot like a farrier's job, except massaing instead of triming hooves.
No enough. Get a real job, with real salary, real benefits, like health insurance, and a real retirement package. Do this horse bit as a hobby. If you have the smarts, so back to school. The horse biz will have you working for nothing for 80 years of your life, scratching by...... and nothing to show for it.... go around any barn... grooms and stuff like what you are talking about are used up by 45, hurt all over, taking bute for pain, hadayadadyddayday.
IT DOESNT PAY VERRY MUCH
I spent $1500 taking a week long course on this. This was the biggest ripoff ever. It was fashionable to do for a little while and now noone does it much anymore. Why? Because once most people see it done, they figure they can do themselves and save $100. It is nothing complex or hard to learn and there are a ton of books on the subject. If you want to learn to benefit your own horses, great. If you want to do it for a living, you could starve to death.
Where can I find a really good massage therapist in NYC?
I'm looking for someone who can do deep-tissue and some pt.Where can I find a really good massage therapist in NYC?
you should do a search on amta.org. all those mts are certified and are insured with amta. they have a good search on their site
you should do a search on amta.org. all those mts are certified and are insured with amta. they have a good search on their site
Do massage therapists massage big people, that are maybe 250lb?
Would you feel disgusted because of the body fat?Do massage therapists massage big people, that are maybe 250lb?
They would probably charge a per pound fee
They would probably charge a per pound fee
Is getting a job as a registered massage therapist a good idea?
My parents and older siblings are are trying to encourage me to settle down and choose a career. I agree but I am just not sure. I think becoming a RMT is a good idea and something I would enjoy. I live a healthy lifestyle and really like helping people (2 years in sales helped me realize that) What are the pros and cons of becoming a RMT?Is getting a job as a registered massage therapist a good idea?
Pro:
Convenient, Flexible hours, Something you are passionate about, A lot of $$$ if you get hired by a luxurious spa, you can moonlight and establish your own business
Cons:
Hard to find a job, a lot of people won't spend money on a massage in this economy
I think you should become a nurse or get into hotel management.Is getting a job as a registered massage therapist a good idea?
Pros: Massage therapy is a growing field. The career in and of itself is expected to grow faster than average throughout the next few years. Therapists who truly enjoy helping people will never tire of the work. The will to heal others through touch is something deep within the soul that generally stays with a person for the rest of their lives. It's very fulfilling for many at the end of the day knowing they made a positive difference for someone.
Whether you run your own practice or work for someone, more often than not the hours are flexible. A massage therapist considers anything over 15 hours of work a week full-time.
In the right circumstances, the pay is much better than average. A one-hour massage can cost anywhere between $45 to hundreds of dollars, depending on skill, experience, and location. If you run your own practice, that's 100% in-your-pocket profit.
Cons: The average expectancy of a massage therapist to stay in their field is 2-5 years, at which point some enter a ';burn-out'; phase. They no longer want to be in massage, their wrists have developed Carpal Tunnel or some other discomfort, their back is in pain from bending over all the time, or something else occurs.
If you're not careful, you are prone to injury. The wrists and the back are big problem areas, and sometimes the legs can wear out from long hours of standing.
The work is not steady. When the economy is struggling, luxuries are typically the first things to go. People often file massages under luxury experiences, and therefore might decide to stop coming to you after budget cuts.
For women (and some men), ridicule is prevalent in the ever-popular form of the phrase ';happy endings';. Massage therapists are not to be mistaken for individuals who perform sexual acts for pay. It is an accusation that's devastating to their self-image as well as an insult to their career.
Overall it's an OK job, but I wish I had done something else in the medical field that is more respected and steady work.
Pro:
Convenient, Flexible hours, Something you are passionate about, A lot of $$$ if you get hired by a luxurious spa, you can moonlight and establish your own business
Cons:
Hard to find a job, a lot of people won't spend money on a massage in this economy
I think you should become a nurse or get into hotel management.Is getting a job as a registered massage therapist a good idea?
Pros: Massage therapy is a growing field. The career in and of itself is expected to grow faster than average throughout the next few years. Therapists who truly enjoy helping people will never tire of the work. The will to heal others through touch is something deep within the soul that generally stays with a person for the rest of their lives. It's very fulfilling for many at the end of the day knowing they made a positive difference for someone.
Whether you run your own practice or work for someone, more often than not the hours are flexible. A massage therapist considers anything over 15 hours of work a week full-time.
In the right circumstances, the pay is much better than average. A one-hour massage can cost anywhere between $45 to hundreds of dollars, depending on skill, experience, and location. If you run your own practice, that's 100% in-your-pocket profit.
Cons: The average expectancy of a massage therapist to stay in their field is 2-5 years, at which point some enter a ';burn-out'; phase. They no longer want to be in massage, their wrists have developed Carpal Tunnel or some other discomfort, their back is in pain from bending over all the time, or something else occurs.
If you're not careful, you are prone to injury. The wrists and the back are big problem areas, and sometimes the legs can wear out from long hours of standing.
The work is not steady. When the economy is struggling, luxuries are typically the first things to go. People often file massages under luxury experiences, and therefore might decide to stop coming to you after budget cuts.
For women (and some men), ridicule is prevalent in the ever-popular form of the phrase ';happy endings';. Massage therapists are not to be mistaken for individuals who perform sexual acts for pay. It is an accusation that's devastating to their self-image as well as an insult to their career.
Overall it's an OK job, but I wish I had done something else in the medical field that is more respected and steady work.
Where can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
So far I've read some books and I'm going to start a massage therapy course in a few months but would really love to see how a centre and other bodies that use massage therapists really work, I don't want to massage the clients myself but just be an assistant working volunteerilly and helping out whereever I can. I'm based in London.Where can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
Why not speak with a local massage therapist and see if they can use you or direct you to someone who could? That would at least be a reliable starting point. Good luckWhere can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
maybe you could apply for a job at the front desk of a massage place and do scheduling and things like that. Then you would already have your foot in the door when you were looking to work as a therapist.
Contact local places around your home and ask if they are looking for some help. Explain to them your sitation and what you are looking for and they will let you know if they are taking on any new assistants.eye liner
Why not speak with a local massage therapist and see if they can use you or direct you to someone who could? That would at least be a reliable starting point. Good luckWhere can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
maybe you could apply for a job at the front desk of a massage place and do scheduling and things like that. Then you would already have your foot in the door when you were looking to work as a therapist.
Contact local places around your home and ask if they are looking for some help. Explain to them your sitation and what you are looking for and they will let you know if they are taking on any new assistants.
If I want to be an animal massage therapist or provide animals with physical therapy?
where should i go? Most people don't have the money to spend pampering their pet but there must be someone, rich people maybe, who could afford it. if i want to pursue a career like this were should i move? California?If I want to be an animal massage therapist or provide animals with physical therapy?
There are many applications of massage for animals - sporting dogs, zoo animals who are stressed, horses require massage for dealing with injuries and performance in any of the areas.
You have to find out what is required to work with animals and do massage. You might have to get your massage license first to work with people.If I want to be an animal massage therapist or provide animals with physical therapy?
Had to find this magazine called Feline Wellness to get you a website.
Try this one listed below.Oh yes people do have the money to spend
pampering their pets.I am out of work but my four cats are eating their
standard high class cuisine while I am subsisting on generic brands.
Yes, Southern California.
yea, somewhere in america, only place it would work!
There are many applications of massage for animals - sporting dogs, zoo animals who are stressed, horses require massage for dealing with injuries and performance in any of the areas.
You have to find out what is required to work with animals and do massage. You might have to get your massage license first to work with people.If I want to be an animal massage therapist or provide animals with physical therapy?
Had to find this magazine called Feline Wellness to get you a website.
Try this one listed below.Oh yes people do have the money to spend
pampering their pets.I am out of work but my four cats are eating their
standard high class cuisine while I am subsisting on generic brands.
Yes, Southern California.
yea, somewhere in america, only place it would work!
What Classes In High School Should I Take, If I want to Become a Massage Therapist?
Im going to start my junior year in high school this coming fall, and I was wanting to know if there was any classes I should take to help me. I want to go to college to be a Massage Therapist.
thanks.What Classes In High School Should I Take, If I want to Become a Massage Therapist?
You were just like me 5 years ago!
I made sure to take a lot of Anatomy and Physiology. Biology is great, too.
Fitness classes are good too...you need to be somewhat fit to give massages. Build your strength and maybe take up yoga to start grounding yourself and building a good body awareness.
Pathology classes - the study of diseases in the body. Health and nutrition is great also.
Try to see if your local junior college will accept high school students for high school credits (or not, that's fine too). I took night classes at my junior college so I could graduate HS early and go to massage school. I got married too. We are going on four years strong.
Anyway, Take classes in your junior college if you can. They usually have a better variety than your HS may have. Just be aware of the prerequisites they require.
If your HS has a job shadowing program, try to set that up so you can observe a local therapist for a day and interview them. you can set this up on your own, however.
Start reading books now. Trail Guide for the Body is a must. Ruth Werner's Pathology for Massage Therapist is also a must. Browse through massage books at your local book store...look for recommendations on amazon.com and go for the used books. You will save money that way.
Hope this helps!
thanks.What Classes In High School Should I Take, If I want to Become a Massage Therapist?
You were just like me 5 years ago!
I made sure to take a lot of Anatomy and Physiology. Biology is great, too.
Fitness classes are good too...you need to be somewhat fit to give massages. Build your strength and maybe take up yoga to start grounding yourself and building a good body awareness.
Pathology classes - the study of diseases in the body. Health and nutrition is great also.
Try to see if your local junior college will accept high school students for high school credits (or not, that's fine too). I took night classes at my junior college so I could graduate HS early and go to massage school. I got married too. We are going on four years strong.
Anyway, Take classes in your junior college if you can. They usually have a better variety than your HS may have. Just be aware of the prerequisites they require.
If your HS has a job shadowing program, try to set that up so you can observe a local therapist for a day and interview them. you can set this up on your own, however.
Start reading books now. Trail Guide for the Body is a must. Ruth Werner's Pathology for Massage Therapist is also a must. Browse through massage books at your local book store...look for recommendations on amazon.com and go for the used books. You will save money that way.
Hope this helps!
Only librarians, nurses and massage therapists answer please.?
I really like women who do these these jobs, for obvious reasons, at least to me. How can I catch you? I'm really a good honest, strong caring, gentle person. I DO understand how people get mistreated and don't want anything ot do with the other gender and how straight people could choose to not want to deal with the other gender any more than they have to. What should I do. I want some softness in my life too.Only librarians, nurses and massage therapists answer please.?
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I am a massage therapist and my fiance does not want me to have male clients?
because you can't trust anybody these days and he doesn't trust the men. Especially because it's a home based business. He said if its referrals it's one thing, but if its random guys then that's another thing. What are your thoughts about this? I want to build up my clientele and I have many professional advertisements but I also want to respect him because I see where he is coming from. I do thorough client screenings over the phone before I take anybody.I am a massage therapist and my fiance does not want me to have male clients?
I agree with a lot of the answers that are here already but it also sounds to me that your guy is more insecure than anything else. It almost sounds like he doesnt think that you can handle yourself in an uncomfortable situation. You see, I have seen your picture and I know you're pretty... This means that you can also attract some crazy lesbian the same way that you can attract a crazy man. Risk comes with the field and I think you need to tell your man that he needs to deal with it HIMSELF since this IS the profession that you chose. The only other choice you have (if you wish to consider his feelings) is that you quit the profession all around... now, if you ask me, that sounds like he's already controlling your life... How will it be once you're married? ';dont wear that dress!'; or ';you can't go out with your friends!!'; you must draw the line and he needs to deal with his ';INSECURITIES';.
Good luck and I hope you do the right thing... for you!I am a massage therapist and my fiance does not want me to have male clients?
I dont' blame him, some people who sho up to parlors are looking for more than massages.
Its also dangerous for you if you have clients coming to your home and you are alone.
Try holding your business with a partner or have your fiance with you during business hours.
your fiance sounds controlling. be careful. he may only let you out for 10 minutes
Tell him to keep his nose out of your business!! Do you tell him how to do his job? You need to get him trained right from the beginning!! If you bow down to him on this he's going to try and run your entire life! You have enough sense to take care of yourself and make decisions on your own, especially ones that involve your business!! He is being unreasonable and ridiculous!
Maybe if you could, establish a business outside of home with co-workers. Or keep mace or a pencil or something in your pocket... then if a client tries something shank/spray them in the eye.
Just keep a stun gun on you and some pepper spray and you'll do fine
Were you a massage therapist before you met him? If so then I would tell him that is the career you had when you met him. Did you talk to him about this before starting your business? If so, why would you start a business like that when the two of you do not agree. It is a little hard for me to answer if I have questions. I believe that he should just get over it. Maybe he could be in the room while you have a male client. I really believe that he is very insecure and that it sounds like this is going to be a problem in your relationship. You probably will not get a very big clientelle with only women. He isn't worried about the women? Women swing the other way also.
if it upsets your husband, it probably will always upset him. alot of guys think that massages will lead to sex, and other guys just dont want their woman touching another mans body but theirs. if i was you, i would book only female clients, if you love and respect your husband. and just move on. take away the stress and be happy.
Being that it's ';home based';, i agree with your husband. In an office is different. You have to think of your safety. If he will be present, I dont see the harm.
Time to put your foot down, what you do is up to you and not him. If he has a problem with that..Tough, it may sound harsh but he has a problem with control and this could lead to problem in the future. Get him to seek help now, before it is to late
sounds jealous and insecure --potential problems in the future(Big Time!)
I agree with a lot of the answers that are here already but it also sounds to me that your guy is more insecure than anything else. It almost sounds like he doesnt think that you can handle yourself in an uncomfortable situation. You see, I have seen your picture and I know you're pretty... This means that you can also attract some crazy lesbian the same way that you can attract a crazy man. Risk comes with the field and I think you need to tell your man that he needs to deal with it HIMSELF since this IS the profession that you chose. The only other choice you have (if you wish to consider his feelings) is that you quit the profession all around... now, if you ask me, that sounds like he's already controlling your life... How will it be once you're married? ';dont wear that dress!'; or ';you can't go out with your friends!!'; you must draw the line and he needs to deal with his ';INSECURITIES';.
Good luck and I hope you do the right thing... for you!I am a massage therapist and my fiance does not want me to have male clients?
I dont' blame him, some people who sho up to parlors are looking for more than massages.
Its also dangerous for you if you have clients coming to your home and you are alone.
Try holding your business with a partner or have your fiance with you during business hours.
your fiance sounds controlling. be careful. he may only let you out for 10 minutes
Tell him to keep his nose out of your business!! Do you tell him how to do his job? You need to get him trained right from the beginning!! If you bow down to him on this he's going to try and run your entire life! You have enough sense to take care of yourself and make decisions on your own, especially ones that involve your business!! He is being unreasonable and ridiculous!
Maybe if you could, establish a business outside of home with co-workers. Or keep mace or a pencil or something in your pocket... then if a client tries something shank/spray them in the eye.
Just keep a stun gun on you and some pepper spray and you'll do fine
Were you a massage therapist before you met him? If so then I would tell him that is the career you had when you met him. Did you talk to him about this before starting your business? If so, why would you start a business like that when the two of you do not agree. It is a little hard for me to answer if I have questions. I believe that he should just get over it. Maybe he could be in the room while you have a male client. I really believe that he is very insecure and that it sounds like this is going to be a problem in your relationship. You probably will not get a very big clientelle with only women. He isn't worried about the women? Women swing the other way also.
if it upsets your husband, it probably will always upset him. alot of guys think that massages will lead to sex, and other guys just dont want their woman touching another mans body but theirs. if i was you, i would book only female clients, if you love and respect your husband. and just move on. take away the stress and be happy.
Being that it's ';home based';, i agree with your husband. In an office is different. You have to think of your safety. If he will be present, I dont see the harm.
Time to put your foot down, what you do is up to you and not him. If he has a problem with that..Tough, it may sound harsh but he has a problem with control and this could lead to problem in the future. Get him to seek help now, before it is to late
sounds jealous and insecure --potential problems in the future(Big Time!)
Is any one out there a massage therapist?
I need to interview a massage therapist for a school project and was hoping there would be someone here that wouldn't mind answering those questions. Please?Is any one out there a massage therapist?
Look, anyone can claim to be one on the net. Just follow this Google link, and find a group near where you live and call them: http://www.google.com/search?num=100%26amp;hl=鈥?/a>Is any one out there a massage therapist?
sorry 4 u
Look, anyone can claim to be one on the net. Just follow this Google link, and find a group near where you live and call them: http://www.google.com/search?num=100%26amp;hl=鈥?/a>Is any one out there a massage therapist?
sorry 4 u
Are you glad you became a massage therapist?
I am considering a career change and have always been interested in massage therapy. I like the mind body connection and the options for non drug treatments for stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and nursing home patients. If you have been working in this field please let me know what you wish you had known up front or your favorite aspect of the job. Thanks!Are you glad you became a massage therapist?
I am a massage and remedial therapist, and would not change my job for any one.
If you wish to enter this field of healing, then please make sure you always do your best for your client.
To make it financially viable you will need at least 400 clients on your books, as you can only treat 4/5 a day so as to protect your hands and joints.
Good luck in your choice.Are you glad you became a massage therapist?
I have been in the field for 20 years...I wish I had known how hard it was to get and keep clients and that they just don't show up automatically.
It is more about taking care of yourself than taking care of others is the thing I learned by being a massage therapist. The more you do that in every way - financially, mentally, emotionally the more successful you can be in working with clients and building a practice or finding a job.
I work in a nursing home and also do Reflexology and Indian head massage (now going on to do Hot stone massage and Relaxation therapy) and there is no better feeling than to help those in need, whether you help them with their pain,stress or just to help them to get a good nights sleep. Just go out there with care and compassion for your clients and enjoy what you do.Good luck.eye liner
I am a massage and remedial therapist, and would not change my job for any one.
If you wish to enter this field of healing, then please make sure you always do your best for your client.
To make it financially viable you will need at least 400 clients on your books, as you can only treat 4/5 a day so as to protect your hands and joints.
Good luck in your choice.Are you glad you became a massage therapist?
I have been in the field for 20 years...I wish I had known how hard it was to get and keep clients and that they just don't show up automatically.
It is more about taking care of yourself than taking care of others is the thing I learned by being a massage therapist. The more you do that in every way - financially, mentally, emotionally the more successful you can be in working with clients and building a practice or finding a job.
I work in a nursing home and also do Reflexology and Indian head massage (now going on to do Hot stone massage and Relaxation therapy) and there is no better feeling than to help those in need, whether you help them with their pain,stress or just to help them to get a good nights sleep. Just go out there with care and compassion for your clients and enjoy what you do.Good luck.
Is it ok to ask your massage therapist to concentrate on the buttocks?
To me, the best part of a massage is the legs and buttocks. Would a massage therapist be offended if I ask her to concentrate mostly on the buttocks? Also, I know that ';draping' is required, but can I ask the masseuse to either omit the draping completely or use a small towel? To me, having sheets all over my body takes away from the massage experience.Is it ok to ask your massage therapist to concentrate on the buttocks?
I have been there and done that. I have received several legitimate massages where one I have asked not to be covered and the masseuse was ok with that and have asked them to concentrate on my lower back and down. ( note I didn't say butt). I always ask for the no draping surprisingly at least half are ok (face down that is) some have actually said it was easier for them to work.Is it ok to ask your massage therapist to concentrate on the buttocks?
Accept the draping or don't go. She's a professional %26amp; knows how to do her job. Sure, ask her to omit the draping %26amp; see what she says. %26lt;slap%26gt;
If you are some kind of pervert or freak, yes!
its ok to
Of course it's O.K.
Tell the therapist what you like. You are the client.
Don't be pushy. Ask gracefully. ____ And, of course , she has the right to make her own conditions.
But anything is negotiable. Speak up.
I have been there and done that. I have received several legitimate massages where one I have asked not to be covered and the masseuse was ok with that and have asked them to concentrate on my lower back and down. ( note I didn't say butt). I always ask for the no draping surprisingly at least half are ok (face down that is) some have actually said it was easier for them to work.Is it ok to ask your massage therapist to concentrate on the buttocks?
Accept the draping or don't go. She's a professional %26amp; knows how to do her job. Sure, ask her to omit the draping %26amp; see what she says. %26lt;slap%26gt;
If you are some kind of pervert or freak, yes!
its ok to
Of course it's O.K.
Tell the therapist what you like. You are the client.
Don't be pushy. Ask gracefully. ____ And, of course , she has the right to make her own conditions.
But anything is negotiable. Speak up.
Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy?
Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy??
I'm prparing to take a technical career on massage therapist i was just wondering if this is bieng affected by the ecconomi????? Would it be wise for me to take tha career now that thing are not working that great.Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy?
yes, it is one affected by the economy, but it is always tough in the beginning. It depends where you live. California is a great place to be a massage therapist compared to the midwest. Hotels are good, steady places to work. You will always do well if you are good at what you do and if you take care of your clients over time. Because the economy is tough right now, it's a good time to be in school if you can get loans.Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy?
Yes and No. Established massage therapists who anticipated the economy taking a turn and prepared their marketing in advance are doing alright BUT if you are a new therapist and trying to build client-tel, it may be hard to do right now. Read more on http://think-diagonal.com/
I'm prparing to take a technical career on massage therapist i was just wondering if this is bieng affected by the ecconomi????? Would it be wise for me to take tha career now that thing are not working that great.Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy?
yes, it is one affected by the economy, but it is always tough in the beginning. It depends where you live. California is a great place to be a massage therapist compared to the midwest. Hotels are good, steady places to work. You will always do well if you are good at what you do and if you take care of your clients over time. Because the economy is tough right now, it's a good time to be in school if you can get loans.Massage therapist being affected by the bad economy?
Yes and No. Established massage therapists who anticipated the economy taking a turn and prepared their marketing in advance are doing alright BUT if you are a new therapist and trying to build client-tel, it may be hard to do right now. Read more on http://think-diagonal.com/
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Where can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
So far I've read some books and I'm going to start a massage therapy course in a few months but would really love to see how a centre and other bodies that use massage therapists really work, I don't want to massage the clients myself but just be an assistant working volunteerilly and helping out whereever I can. I'm based in London.Where can I volunteer as a massage therapist?
Try a local nursing home or hospital...see if they offer an internship or will let you job shadow.....
Try a local nursing home or hospital...see if they offer an internship or will let you job shadow.....
I wanted to know what other massage therapist's out there are doing to increase their income?
don't become a massage therapist, it is too hard to make a livingI wanted to know what other massage therapist's out there are doing to increase their income?
I work as a hostess for the spa that also do massage at. You could also look into the hospitality industry for just about any job opening. Working in this field opens the door for you to promote yourself as a therapist.I wanted to know what other massage therapist's out there are doing to increase their income?
I understand that it is hard to get started as a massage therapist. You need to build a loyal clientele and a good reputation to be able to build a viable income.
I am not a massage therapist myself, but I am good friends with my longtime mt and have several friends that are mt's. They have all had to work very hard to build up their careers to the level they are at now.
I know that many of them have joined legit massage therapy clinics or in spas to build their reputation and clientele. Most often, clientele will move with you if you choose to start working out of your own home.
I have known a few who have approached large businesses and made agreements with them to attend the office on a weekly basis and offer 5-10 minute chair massages to the staff. This gives them the opportunity to hand out their card and has been quite successful in getting referrals and new business. Some offices let their staff pay for the service (@ $10/10 mins), but many of the offices have footed the bill themselves for an agreed upon flat rate - employee health and satisfaction being the main reasons. Try the high tech sector, in my area they have seemed to be the most open-minded and generous.
I have also known a few who have offered chair massage at their local health food/supplement store a couple of times per month. Again, sometimes the store owner will foot the bill (seeing it as an additional service to their loyal customers), other times it is the customer who pays - but either way, it is a win-win situation for both the store and the therapist. They often have line-ups on the days they are there - and what can they do while waiting? Why, shop, of course! Plus, it gets your name out in your own neighbourhood.
I also know that a few, while they were trying to build clientele, offered a 1/2 price massage to their present clientele for each friend or family member they referred. I know that this cannot always work if you work out of an office that sets the rates, but if you work out of your home and have the flexibility it is a viable option.
Be careful where you advertise. Try to find local, free, reputable natural health or spiritual health magazines in your area to advertise in. You are much less likely to have someone calling you at 3 a.m. looking for a happy ending than advertising in the local newspaper, plus they tend to be cheaper to advertise in.
Best wishes!
They offer ';Happy Endings';
Mine was a hot brunette with a staff of hot chicks in her office, I know what they did for extra cash.
Mine decided to open her own business. Within six month's she has a staff of 10, great reputation and now even offers classes for training. So perhaps that's an idea.
Massaging right people at right places ;-)
I am a massage therapist and have been one since 1982. You can build a great business in time. But time is the issue. I choose to stay in the theraputic form and not go with the spa format. I usually add extensive training in CST or MFR every year or so. Those are just my preferences. What I tell people is if you go to school to become a doctor or lawyer you might have 6 years or more of education ahead of you. You go to massage school and you are out in 6 months ready to make big bucks. Count your first year of school and work as your freshman year, your second year of work as your sophmore year, third= junior, and fourth is senior. You should be making a living by then if you really worked at it. Then you can start counting the Phd. years and when you are finished with those you will have near 10 years of experience and you really should be doing well.
And by this time you will know if you are in it for the long haul. If you use your hands wrong they will wear out on you. Do not quit because of this - learn how to use them right by not working using your wrists so much. Fists, forearms, elbows all work well. Thai massage is also an option.
And before you fall for what Kalos wrote I would incourage you to check out the Sloan Kettering Cancer Research site for the benefits of massage and reflexology on patients. The results are done with medical studies
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69296.cf鈥?/a>
Find a Chiropractor yo can refer to. Bring them a home made fruit basket, or some little packets of sage bath saltds (make your own) Explain you are willing to refer if he/she gets patients needing a massage. Makke it clear your intent is not to ';steal'; the patient. Expect to have to talk to a bunch until you find the ones with the right Chemistry for you.
Someone I know, volunteers her time, a couple of hours a week at the hospital. She provides massages to new mothers. They love the relaxation and most often come back for more. She also provides them with a $5 off coupon for a following massage. She has increased her business 10 fold. Can't hurt to try it. Invest in a couple of volunteer hours for your future.
my future father in law is a massage therapist. he is having a hard time getting his business off the ground. hes a mobile business- he comes to you. hes been putting his business cards everywhere. hes got a lot of calls since then but not enough to do anything with it. hes a retired firefighter. so he gets a pension check. his wife is a teacher at a college.
good luck with everything. :)
I know massage therapists who sell their clients scented oils and nutritional supplements to supplement their income.
If you become educated in aromatherapy and herbal medicine and find good quality products to sell, this should help.
bartend, art, doorman
I work as a hostess for the spa that also do massage at. You could also look into the hospitality industry for just about any job opening. Working in this field opens the door for you to promote yourself as a therapist.I wanted to know what other massage therapist's out there are doing to increase their income?
I understand that it is hard to get started as a massage therapist. You need to build a loyal clientele and a good reputation to be able to build a viable income.
I am not a massage therapist myself, but I am good friends with my longtime mt and have several friends that are mt's. They have all had to work very hard to build up their careers to the level they are at now.
I know that many of them have joined legit massage therapy clinics or in spas to build their reputation and clientele. Most often, clientele will move with you if you choose to start working out of your own home.
I have known a few who have approached large businesses and made agreements with them to attend the office on a weekly basis and offer 5-10 minute chair massages to the staff. This gives them the opportunity to hand out their card and has been quite successful in getting referrals and new business. Some offices let their staff pay for the service (@ $10/10 mins), but many of the offices have footed the bill themselves for an agreed upon flat rate - employee health and satisfaction being the main reasons. Try the high tech sector, in my area they have seemed to be the most open-minded and generous.
I have also known a few who have offered chair massage at their local health food/supplement store a couple of times per month. Again, sometimes the store owner will foot the bill (seeing it as an additional service to their loyal customers), other times it is the customer who pays - but either way, it is a win-win situation for both the store and the therapist. They often have line-ups on the days they are there - and what can they do while waiting? Why, shop, of course! Plus, it gets your name out in your own neighbourhood.
I also know that a few, while they were trying to build clientele, offered a 1/2 price massage to their present clientele for each friend or family member they referred. I know that this cannot always work if you work out of an office that sets the rates, but if you work out of your home and have the flexibility it is a viable option.
Be careful where you advertise. Try to find local, free, reputable natural health or spiritual health magazines in your area to advertise in. You are much less likely to have someone calling you at 3 a.m. looking for a happy ending than advertising in the local newspaper, plus they tend to be cheaper to advertise in.
Best wishes!
They offer ';Happy Endings';
Mine was a hot brunette with a staff of hot chicks in her office, I know what they did for extra cash.
Mine decided to open her own business. Within six month's she has a staff of 10, great reputation and now even offers classes for training. So perhaps that's an idea.
Massaging right people at right places ;-)
I am a massage therapist and have been one since 1982. You can build a great business in time. But time is the issue. I choose to stay in the theraputic form and not go with the spa format. I usually add extensive training in CST or MFR every year or so. Those are just my preferences. What I tell people is if you go to school to become a doctor or lawyer you might have 6 years or more of education ahead of you. You go to massage school and you are out in 6 months ready to make big bucks. Count your first year of school and work as your freshman year, your second year of work as your sophmore year, third= junior, and fourth is senior. You should be making a living by then if you really worked at it. Then you can start counting the Phd. years and when you are finished with those you will have near 10 years of experience and you really should be doing well.
And by this time you will know if you are in it for the long haul. If you use your hands wrong they will wear out on you. Do not quit because of this - learn how to use them right by not working using your wrists so much. Fists, forearms, elbows all work well. Thai massage is also an option.
And before you fall for what Kalos wrote I would incourage you to check out the Sloan Kettering Cancer Research site for the benefits of massage and reflexology on patients. The results are done with medical studies
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69296.cf鈥?/a>
Find a Chiropractor yo can refer to. Bring them a home made fruit basket, or some little packets of sage bath saltds (make your own) Explain you are willing to refer if he/she gets patients needing a massage. Makke it clear your intent is not to ';steal'; the patient. Expect to have to talk to a bunch until you find the ones with the right Chemistry for you.
Someone I know, volunteers her time, a couple of hours a week at the hospital. She provides massages to new mothers. They love the relaxation and most often come back for more. She also provides them with a $5 off coupon for a following massage. She has increased her business 10 fold. Can't hurt to try it. Invest in a couple of volunteer hours for your future.
my future father in law is a massage therapist. he is having a hard time getting his business off the ground. hes a mobile business- he comes to you. hes been putting his business cards everywhere. hes got a lot of calls since then but not enough to do anything with it. hes a retired firefighter. so he gets a pension check. his wife is a teacher at a college.
good luck with everything. :)
I know massage therapists who sell their clients scented oils and nutritional supplements to supplement their income.
If you become educated in aromatherapy and herbal medicine and find good quality products to sell, this should help.
bartend, art, doorman
What is the average salary and licensing for a Massage Therapist in France?
I am curious as to the massage market in France compared to the U.S. Here most therapist work commission, get a meager hourly wage or rent an office space. What is the required education time, testing requirements etc for a Massage Therapist in France?What is the average salary and licensing for a Massage Therapist in France?
it's a little different in Europe. You should google it.
it's a little different in Europe. You should google it.
Can I get a good job as a male massage therapist?
I have been thinking about going to school and getting my certification, but I want to make sure its something I will beable to get a job doing. I hear its hard for men to get jobs as massage therapists.Can I get a good job as a male massage therapist?
I am a male LMT and have been in business for 23 years. I agree with massagegeek(Hi MG) It is more difficult in the beginning. What I did was to separate myself from all the other MTs. in my area. I have taken thousands of hours of continuing education in the treatment of myofascial pain,mainly neck and back pain. I offer a reasonably priced alternative to the never ending treatments from other types of practitioners. This route might not be what you personally are interested in,but if you offer something different, it won't matter if you are male or female in the long run.Can I get a good job as a male massage therapist?
Actually it really depends on you and your skills in getting a job more than anything else but you should know that most massage therapists start their own business and most jobs are subcontractor jobs which actually mean you are self employed anyways.
Men are the minority in the massage profession which means there are more challenges to being successful but that does not mean it isn't possible. It has more to do with your level of self confidence in who you are and what you do.
just check out http://www.EroticMP.net first.eye liner
I am a male LMT and have been in business for 23 years. I agree with massagegeek(Hi MG) It is more difficult in the beginning. What I did was to separate myself from all the other MTs. in my area. I have taken thousands of hours of continuing education in the treatment of myofascial pain,mainly neck and back pain. I offer a reasonably priced alternative to the never ending treatments from other types of practitioners. This route might not be what you personally are interested in,but if you offer something different, it won't matter if you are male or female in the long run.Can I get a good job as a male massage therapist?
Actually it really depends on you and your skills in getting a job more than anything else but you should know that most massage therapists start their own business and most jobs are subcontractor jobs which actually mean you are self employed anyways.
Men are the minority in the massage profession which means there are more challenges to being successful but that does not mean it isn't possible. It has more to do with your level of self confidence in who you are and what you do.
just check out http://www.EroticMP.net first.
Do you have to know chemistry to be a massage therapist?
I know a bunch of biology, but do you have to know chemistry too? And what other courses in high school would be good?Do you have to know chemistry to be a massage therapist?
You need to know business and marketing because most massage therapists start their own business so go to college first for business and then think about being a massage therapist if you want to.
These are some of the things you will be studying in massage school.Do you have to know chemistry to be a massage therapist?
To be a massage therapist you need very little qualifications.
You don't in fact need any, other than the ability to massage. A training course of massaging would be more useful that chemistry or biology.
You need to know business and marketing because most massage therapists start their own business so go to college first for business and then think about being a massage therapist if you want to.
These are some of the things you will be studying in massage school.Do you have to know chemistry to be a massage therapist?
To be a massage therapist you need very little qualifications.
You don't in fact need any, other than the ability to massage. A training course of massaging would be more useful that chemistry or biology.
How many massages a day can a Licensed Massage Therapist give before they are exhausted?
I'm about to open a full service barber shop. (I am a barber.) and have a room set up for LMTS but I am not sure how many LMTS I will need.
My guess is 6 massages a day, working 6 hour shifts 4 or 5 days a week would be a nice work load.
Can LMTs put in a ful 40s without getting burnt out? Thanks for your input.How many massages a day can a Licensed Massage Therapist give before they are exhausted?
There are very few massage therapists that can do 40 massages a week. I have been a massage therapist for 6 years and I can only handle 15-20 per week, and this is true for most therapists. However, if you add spa treatments to your menu of services, such as a salt scrub, parraffin, detox foot bath, body wraps, etc., these are really easy to do and then the therapists could work more hours. Many of them can be done without a shower. Also, if they do energy work in addition to massage, this is easy and then they could also do more. Here is an article about doing simple spa treatments, http://www.alternativehealthbusiness.com鈥?/a> Hope this helps.
Susanne
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My guess is 6 massages a day, working 6 hour shifts 4 or 5 days a week would be a nice work load.
Can LMTs put in a ful 40s without getting burnt out? Thanks for your input.How many massages a day can a Licensed Massage Therapist give before they are exhausted?
There are very few massage therapists that can do 40 massages a week. I have been a massage therapist for 6 years and I can only handle 15-20 per week, and this is true for most therapists. However, if you add spa treatments to your menu of services, such as a salt scrub, parraffin, detox foot bath, body wraps, etc., these are really easy to do and then the therapists could work more hours. Many of them can be done without a shower. Also, if they do energy work in addition to massage, this is easy and then they could also do more. Here is an article about doing simple spa treatments, http://www.alternativehealthbusiness.com鈥?/a> Hope this helps.
Susanne
http://www.alternativehealthbusiness.com鈥?/a>
What happens to a massage therapist if they get a DUI for Marijuana? Do they lose their right to massage?
probably not - how the heck did you manage that?What happens to a massage therapist if they get a DUI for Marijuana? Do they lose their right to massage?
If you fail to contact the Board of Massage in your state then YES they can revoke or suspend your license. So you'll need to let them know. My teacher said what happens is they may call in you at a board meeting and have you speak before them and just explain what happened. The only way they'd take it away permanently is if it was sexual.What happens to a massage therapist if they get a DUI for Marijuana? Do they lose their right to massage?
You should report it to your state licensing board. They may give you a waiver if you fess up, but if they discover you are trying to hide it, they will most like take your license.
i think it will be ok, there will be a happy ending
i don't think so. they're just massaging people!
If you fail to contact the Board of Massage in your state then YES they can revoke or suspend your license. So you'll need to let them know. My teacher said what happens is they may call in you at a board meeting and have you speak before them and just explain what happened. The only way they'd take it away permanently is if it was sexual.What happens to a massage therapist if they get a DUI for Marijuana? Do they lose their right to massage?
You should report it to your state licensing board. They may give you a waiver if you fess up, but if they discover you are trying to hide it, they will most like take your license.
i think it will be ok, there will be a happy ending
i don't think so. they're just massaging people!
Massage Therapists...what is it like being one?
I'm thinking of becoming a massage therapist as a part time job while in college but I don't know much about it..can you fill me in?Massage Therapists...what is it like being one?
A good way to make good money part time. You need to check the state licensing law where you are going to school. Most likely you will need to attend a school for about 500 hours. Once you are licensed, you will have many work opportunities throughout your life.You can earn $20-50/hr. If you are a caring person who likes to help others, it's a good match. Many spas are open 7 days and long hours so you can find work around your college schedule. I suggest visiting a school and interviewing with the admission office to find out more.Massage Therapists...what is it like being one?
Being an MT is hard work if you do deep tissue. For Swedish massage (like in a spa) it's not too bad.
It costs $12000 to go to massage school. So it's expensive. Working in a spa or clinic is what most new graduates do at first. This will give you anywhere between $12 - $60 an hour plus tips.
I don't know what you're going to school for, but if it's nursing, in MA, an RN can legally perform massage.
Hope this helps and good luck.
If you are already in college, do you really want to add another 1 year full time curiculum to your load? It's nice to be able to ease someone's pain and ailments without the use of drugs, but it's also hard on your body.
A good way to make good money part time. You need to check the state licensing law where you are going to school. Most likely you will need to attend a school for about 500 hours. Once you are licensed, you will have many work opportunities throughout your life.You can earn $20-50/hr. If you are a caring person who likes to help others, it's a good match. Many spas are open 7 days and long hours so you can find work around your college schedule. I suggest visiting a school and interviewing with the admission office to find out more.Massage Therapists...what is it like being one?
Being an MT is hard work if you do deep tissue. For Swedish massage (like in a spa) it's not too bad.
It costs $12000 to go to massage school. So it's expensive. Working in a spa or clinic is what most new graduates do at first. This will give you anywhere between $12 - $60 an hour plus tips.
I don't know what you're going to school for, but if it's nursing, in MA, an RN can legally perform massage.
Hope this helps and good luck.
If you are already in college, do you really want to add another 1 year full time curiculum to your load? It's nice to be able to ease someone's pain and ailments without the use of drugs, but it's also hard on your body.
When I start to play the Guitar and get callouses will my clients feel that since I'm a massage therapist?
Most guys would think its cool you play the guitar, women might mind. Guys not really so long as you know what your doing.
Or you could file em down every once and a while w an emery boardWhen I start to play the Guitar and get callouses will my clients feel that since I'm a massage therapist?
I'm not a massage therapist, I'm just a guitarist so I can't give you a full answer. Anyway, I don't really think they will feel it. Firstly, the callouses are not so big and hard, I hardly feel them when I touch my fingertip with my other fingertip (where it is most sensitive). You pretty well know that if you touch someone's back, they can't tell you exactly where it was (only +/- 7cm or so), do you think they would feel callouses?? And secondly, they are only close around the nails.When I start to play the Guitar and get callouses will my clients feel that since I'm a massage therapist?
i am a guitarist and i did go to massage therapy school.....I remember someone I was massaging ask me what I did to get the callouses so they did feel it.....but I probably have a lot more because I play drums too......after a while they really do fade.....been playing for of 15 years with real thick strings
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They won't notice the difference. Their skin isn't that sensitive.
I would notice, but my skin is sensitive
to touch.
Try using Coco butter on your hands.
Or you could file em down every once and a while w an emery boardWhen I start to play the Guitar and get callouses will my clients feel that since I'm a massage therapist?
I'm not a massage therapist, I'm just a guitarist so I can't give you a full answer. Anyway, I don't really think they will feel it. Firstly, the callouses are not so big and hard, I hardly feel them when I touch my fingertip with my other fingertip (where it is most sensitive). You pretty well know that if you touch someone's back, they can't tell you exactly where it was (only +/- 7cm or so), do you think they would feel callouses?? And secondly, they are only close around the nails.When I start to play the Guitar and get callouses will my clients feel that since I'm a massage therapist?
i am a guitarist and i did go to massage therapy school.....I remember someone I was massaging ask me what I did to get the callouses so they did feel it.....but I probably have a lot more because I play drums too......after a while they really do fade.....been playing for of 15 years with real thick strings
If you support unity add me to your friends
http://www.myspace.com/botanicalchemy
They won't notice the difference. Their skin isn't that sensitive.
I would notice, but my skin is sensitive
to touch.
Try using Coco butter on your hands.
How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
I hear that one would develop arthritis. Is this true?How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
It truly depends on the college you go to for massage therapy, i would say anywhere from 2 - 6 years. However, being a massage therapist is self employed so you can make as much as you charge.
Good Luck!
P.S. If you develop arthritis from being a massage therapist you would have to be doing it for over 25 years! It's a proven fact, don't worry about it; Only 1 in 6 people develop it.How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
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It truly depends on the college you go to for massage therapy, i would say anywhere from 2 - 6 years. However, being a massage therapist is self employed so you can make as much as you charge.
Good Luck!
P.S. If you develop arthritis from being a massage therapist you would have to be doing it for over 25 years! It's a proven fact, don't worry about it; Only 1 in 6 people develop it.How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
yes
What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
It depends on where you are located at, how much experience you have doing it, and where you went to school for massage at. There are plenty of massage certification places out there, but there are very few schools. Most of the ones that people get certified in for equine massage are anywhere from a weekend to a two week course. Month long courses do exist, but are not that common. There is one school in Canada which is a true massage school, with the program taking a minimum of one year and on average two years. It is very hard for someone to master all of the muscles, attachment points of muscles, the horse's system, massage moves, evaluating horses, etc. in a short course. It just is not realistic at all. That is why the people who go to the longer programs, like the one in Canada, usually end up with the higher positions if they are taken in as a staff member at a clinic or they end up with a higher percentage of the work if they are in a very competitive market.
Just like with teaching riding lessons and training horses, the more educated you are the more people will be willing to pay higher rates and to use you for their services. But, not everyone can take off to go to school for a long period of time. Massage therapists charge anywhere from $25 to $300 per session depending on what the session is for, how long the session is, if it is the initial session, their experience and education levels, and the demand in that market area. Typically the initial session is more expensive for a couple of reasons. First the horse needs to be evaluated as to what their problem is (most good therapists will do background work by talking to the regular vet for the horse prior to seeing the horse in person), get the horse used to being massaged, the horse normally has many hard to work areas (but the initial massage is usually not for a specific thing, it is a whole body thing in order to get the horse ready for work on specific areas at a later time), and because a LOT of owners believe that massage is a deluxe service for their horse that only needs to be done once in a while and not frequently. No matter how good you are, most owners will not be able to be talked into a multiple session treatment for their horse unless they see results off of each of the massage sessions, already know the benefits of massage or have gone through it before, or if the normal vet or friends of the owner believes and supports alternative treatments like massage. It also depends on what area you are in.
Another thing that will vary rates is whether or not mileage/travel is included in the rates. This is something that is a plus when saying that the rate includes the farm call, but now with the costs of fuel it is hard to do this as you will simply put yourself under if the farm you are going to is located far away. A way to get around this I have seen with some therapists in offering no farm call when their rates do not include mileage if there are 3 or more horses to massage when they go that barn. I have also seen with those who do have the farm call in the rate to offer a discount when there are 3 or more horses to help compensate for that. I always feel bad on the ones that have the mileage in their rates as they usually are travelling from much further away to get to the farm or wherever we are at because I know that they are not making anything off of the massage when they have driven 70 miles or so to get there one way.
The other things that come into play with the annual salary is simply how many horses you are working on. This amount is hard to say, as you never know what the market is going to do, how many horses are going to be in need of massage, and if there is a desire in your area for these types of services. I have seen people make nothing in a year and have to have a supplemental job. I have also seen them make over $1500 a week. It depends on the rates, the number of horses seen in a day, how many days a week that you are working, etc. It is very hard to do over 5 horses a day as massage actually is a lot of work on the therapist. Most are physically not able to more than 2 or 3 horses a day.
I live in the 5th largest state in the US for horses, and we have a very hard time for massage therapists. It is not something that people feel that they need for their horses. But, if a therapist lives in an area like CA where people are more prone to spend extra money on their animals, you can make a little better living at this. The therapists here have to work for every horse that they get, and often many of them give up prior to ever getting a good client base. The way to help you with massage is to be certified for dogs, other animals, and even people. The ones in our area who have done the best have been certified for people and horses so that they can work on the horses at farms and at shows, and they bring their table to shows to work on people too. That really gets their foot in the door with people, since if they will make the owner feel that good, then it should be great for the horse too. Working on other animals, but really more on people, is a great falling back job to have since you can do it at any time especially when the horse business is going slow. The school in Canada does people and horse massage.
If you decide to do massage therapy, then you need to advertise yourself as soon as you get certified to help ensure that you are getting the business that you will need to survive. Network with veterinarians, farriers, alternative medicine/holistic practitioners, and even people massage therapists (sometimes owners of animals will ask them if they work on animals and this way they would know who to contact). Get the word out by telling these people what you do, and even giving them a free massage for their horse so that they see the benefits. Have plenty of reading materials and research information to give to people about what massage is, what it does and how it benefits. Also have your rates clearly defined. Start off low with your rates, and as you build up your client base, get a higher demand, and have more experience then raise the rates. Lower rates will also give you business from people who are more willing to try something if it is inexpensive.
Just remember that not many people hire massage therapists for their staff, therapists are basically self-employed, so out of whatever you make you will need to pay for professional liability insurance, your transportation, your health insurance, your supplies, your continuing education, your advertising, etc. This can all be written off at the end of the year on your taxes, so keep documentation and receipts for everything that you have done.
I hope this helps, but if you want more information on annual expected salaries go to http://www.equistaff.com/salarysurvey_re鈥?/a> where they have a salary survey that is continually updated as more people insert their salary information. They do not have any information currently for massage therapists, but you may be able to request to them for information for that and they might be able to assist you.What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
Equine Massage Therapists salary varies and is unpredictable what you should do is ask a place that specializes it!
IDK
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money鈥?/a>What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
usually each session with a horse is $200-$300. The sessions with the horse is about 1-2hrs long.
For a good certified equine massage therapist rates vary from around $50.00 to $100.00 per session. Each session usually lasts around 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. It also can depend on the area you are working in. A lot of larger stables already are aware of the benefits of massage and are willing to pay more. In more rural areas and smaller barns you may have to really sell the benefits of massage and yourself, and possibly lower your rates until word gets around.
I charge $65
It depends where you live, try this site:
http://www.cbsalary.com/salary-calculato鈥?/a>
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://7ys.info/
Just like with teaching riding lessons and training horses, the more educated you are the more people will be willing to pay higher rates and to use you for their services. But, not everyone can take off to go to school for a long period of time. Massage therapists charge anywhere from $25 to $300 per session depending on what the session is for, how long the session is, if it is the initial session, their experience and education levels, and the demand in that market area. Typically the initial session is more expensive for a couple of reasons. First the horse needs to be evaluated as to what their problem is (most good therapists will do background work by talking to the regular vet for the horse prior to seeing the horse in person), get the horse used to being massaged, the horse normally has many hard to work areas (but the initial massage is usually not for a specific thing, it is a whole body thing in order to get the horse ready for work on specific areas at a later time), and because a LOT of owners believe that massage is a deluxe service for their horse that only needs to be done once in a while and not frequently. No matter how good you are, most owners will not be able to be talked into a multiple session treatment for their horse unless they see results off of each of the massage sessions, already know the benefits of massage or have gone through it before, or if the normal vet or friends of the owner believes and supports alternative treatments like massage. It also depends on what area you are in.
Another thing that will vary rates is whether or not mileage/travel is included in the rates. This is something that is a plus when saying that the rate includes the farm call, but now with the costs of fuel it is hard to do this as you will simply put yourself under if the farm you are going to is located far away. A way to get around this I have seen with some therapists in offering no farm call when their rates do not include mileage if there are 3 or more horses to massage when they go that barn. I have also seen with those who do have the farm call in the rate to offer a discount when there are 3 or more horses to help compensate for that. I always feel bad on the ones that have the mileage in their rates as they usually are travelling from much further away to get to the farm or wherever we are at because I know that they are not making anything off of the massage when they have driven 70 miles or so to get there one way.
The other things that come into play with the annual salary is simply how many horses you are working on. This amount is hard to say, as you never know what the market is going to do, how many horses are going to be in need of massage, and if there is a desire in your area for these types of services. I have seen people make nothing in a year and have to have a supplemental job. I have also seen them make over $1500 a week. It depends on the rates, the number of horses seen in a day, how many days a week that you are working, etc. It is very hard to do over 5 horses a day as massage actually is a lot of work on the therapist. Most are physically not able to more than 2 or 3 horses a day.
I live in the 5th largest state in the US for horses, and we have a very hard time for massage therapists. It is not something that people feel that they need for their horses. But, if a therapist lives in an area like CA where people are more prone to spend extra money on their animals, you can make a little better living at this. The therapists here have to work for every horse that they get, and often many of them give up prior to ever getting a good client base. The way to help you with massage is to be certified for dogs, other animals, and even people. The ones in our area who have done the best have been certified for people and horses so that they can work on the horses at farms and at shows, and they bring their table to shows to work on people too. That really gets their foot in the door with people, since if they will make the owner feel that good, then it should be great for the horse too. Working on other animals, but really more on people, is a great falling back job to have since you can do it at any time especially when the horse business is going slow. The school in Canada does people and horse massage.
If you decide to do massage therapy, then you need to advertise yourself as soon as you get certified to help ensure that you are getting the business that you will need to survive. Network with veterinarians, farriers, alternative medicine/holistic practitioners, and even people massage therapists (sometimes owners of animals will ask them if they work on animals and this way they would know who to contact). Get the word out by telling these people what you do, and even giving them a free massage for their horse so that they see the benefits. Have plenty of reading materials and research information to give to people about what massage is, what it does and how it benefits. Also have your rates clearly defined. Start off low with your rates, and as you build up your client base, get a higher demand, and have more experience then raise the rates. Lower rates will also give you business from people who are more willing to try something if it is inexpensive.
Just remember that not many people hire massage therapists for their staff, therapists are basically self-employed, so out of whatever you make you will need to pay for professional liability insurance, your transportation, your health insurance, your supplies, your continuing education, your advertising, etc. This can all be written off at the end of the year on your taxes, so keep documentation and receipts for everything that you have done.
I hope this helps, but if you want more information on annual expected salaries go to http://www.equistaff.com/salarysurvey_re鈥?/a> where they have a salary survey that is continually updated as more people insert their salary information. They do not have any information currently for massage therapists, but you may be able to request to them for information for that and they might be able to assist you.What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
Equine Massage Therapists salary varies and is unpredictable what you should do is ask a place that specializes it!
IDK
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money鈥?/a>What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
usually each session with a horse is $200-$300. The sessions with the horse is about 1-2hrs long.
For a good certified equine massage therapist rates vary from around $50.00 to $100.00 per session. Each session usually lasts around 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. It also can depend on the area you are working in. A lot of larger stables already are aware of the benefits of massage and are willing to pay more. In more rural areas and smaller barns you may have to really sell the benefits of massage and yourself, and possibly lower your rates until word gets around.
I charge $65
It depends where you live, try this site:
http://www.cbsalary.com/salary-calculato鈥?/a>
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://7ys.info/
How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
I hear that one would develop arthritis. Is this true?How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
It truly depends on the college you go to for massage therapy, i would say anywhere from 2 - 6 years. However, being a massage therapist is self employed so you can make as much as you charge.
Good Luck!
P.S. If you develop arthritis from being a massage therapist you would have to be doing it for over 25 years! It's a proven fact, don't worry about it; Only 1 in 6 people develop it.How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
yes
It truly depends on the college you go to for massage therapy, i would say anywhere from 2 - 6 years. However, being a massage therapist is self employed so you can make as much as you charge.
Good Luck!
P.S. If you develop arthritis from being a massage therapist you would have to be doing it for over 25 years! It's a proven fact, don't worry about it; Only 1 in 6 people develop it.How long does it take to become a massage therapist? Does it pay well?
yes
What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
It depends on where you are located at, how much experience you have doing it, and where you went to school for massage at. There are plenty of massage certification places out there, but there are very few schools. Most of the ones that people get certified in for equine massage are anywhere from a weekend to a two week course. Month long courses do exist, but are not that common. There is one school in Canada which is a true massage school, with the program taking a minimum of one year and on average two years. It is very hard for someone to master all of the muscles, attachment points of muscles, the horse's system, massage moves, evaluating horses, etc. in a short course. It just is not realistic at all. That is why the people who go to the longer programs, like the one in Canada, usually end up with the higher positions if they are taken in as a staff member at a clinic or they end up with a higher percentage of the work if they are in a very competitive market.
Just like with teaching riding lessons and training horses, the more educated you are the more people will be willing to pay higher rates and to use you for their services. But, not everyone can take off to go to school for a long period of time. Massage therapists charge anywhere from $25 to $300 per session depending on what the session is for, how long the session is, if it is the initial session, their experience and education levels, and the demand in that market area. Typically the initial session is more expensive for a couple of reasons. First the horse needs to be evaluated as to what their problem is (most good therapists will do background work by talking to the regular vet for the horse prior to seeing the horse in person), get the horse used to being massaged, the horse normally has many hard to work areas (but the initial massage is usually not for a specific thing, it is a whole body thing in order to get the horse ready for work on specific areas at a later time), and because a LOT of owners believe that massage is a deluxe service for their horse that only needs to be done once in a while and not frequently. No matter how good you are, most owners will not be able to be talked into a multiple session treatment for their horse unless they see results off of each of the massage sessions, already know the benefits of massage or have gone through it before, or if the normal vet or friends of the owner believes and supports alternative treatments like massage. It also depends on what area you are in.
Another thing that will vary rates is whether or not mileage/travel is included in the rates. This is something that is a plus when saying that the rate includes the farm call, but now with the costs of fuel it is hard to do this as you will simply put yourself under if the farm you are going to is located far away. A way to get around this I have seen with some therapists in offering no farm call when their rates do not include mileage if there are 3 or more horses to massage when they go that barn. I have also seen with those who do have the farm call in the rate to offer a discount when there are 3 or more horses to help compensate for that. I always feel bad on the ones that have the mileage in their rates as they usually are travelling from much further away to get to the farm or wherever we are at because I know that they are not making anything off of the massage when they have driven 70 miles or so to get there one way.
The other things that come into play with the annual salary is simply how many horses you are working on. This amount is hard to say, as you never know what the market is going to do, how many horses are going to be in need of massage, and if there is a desire in your area for these types of services. I have seen people make nothing in a year and have to have a supplemental job. I have also seen them make over $1500 a week. It depends on the rates, the number of horses seen in a day, how many days a week that you are working, etc. It is very hard to do over 5 horses a day as massage actually is a lot of work on the therapist. Most are physically not able to more than 2 or 3 horses a day.
I live in the 5th largest state in the US for horses, and we have a very hard time for massage therapists. It is not something that people feel that they need for their horses. But, if a therapist lives in an area like CA where people are more prone to spend extra money on their animals, you can make a little better living at this. The therapists here have to work for every horse that they get, and often many of them give up prior to ever getting a good client base. The way to help you with massage is to be certified for dogs, other animals, and even people. The ones in our area who have done the best have been certified for people and horses so that they can work on the horses at farms and at shows, and they bring their table to shows to work on people too. That really gets their foot in the door with people, since if they will make the owner feel that good, then it should be great for the horse too. Working on other animals, but really more on people, is a great falling back job to have since you can do it at any time especially when the horse business is going slow. The school in Canada does people and horse massage.
If you decide to do massage therapy, then you need to advertise yourself as soon as you get certified to help ensure that you are getting the business that you will need to survive. Network with veterinarians, farriers, alternative medicine/holistic practitioners, and even people massage therapists (sometimes owners of animals will ask them if they work on animals and this way they would know who to contact). Get the word out by telling these people what you do, and even giving them a free massage for their horse so that they see the benefits. Have plenty of reading materials and research information to give to people about what massage is, what it does and how it benefits. Also have your rates clearly defined. Start off low with your rates, and as you build up your client base, get a higher demand, and have more experience then raise the rates. Lower rates will also give you business from people who are more willing to try something if it is inexpensive.
Just remember that not many people hire massage therapists for their staff, therapists are basically self-employed, so out of whatever you make you will need to pay for professional liability insurance, your transportation, your health insurance, your supplies, your continuing education, your advertising, etc. This can all be written off at the end of the year on your taxes, so keep documentation and receipts for everything that you have done.
I hope this helps, but if you want more information on annual expected salaries go to http://www.equistaff.com/salarysurvey_re鈥?/a> where they have a salary survey that is continually updated as more people insert their salary information. They do not have any information currently for massage therapists, but you may be able to request to them for information for that and they might be able to assist you.What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
Equine Massage Therapists salary varies and is unpredictable what you should do is ask a place that specializes it!
IDK
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money鈥?/a>What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
usually each session with a horse is $200-$300. The sessions with the horse is about 1-2hrs long.
For a good certified equine massage therapist rates vary from around $50.00 to $100.00 per session. Each session usually lasts around 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. It also can depend on the area you are working in. A lot of larger stables already are aware of the benefits of massage and are willing to pay more. In more rural areas and smaller barns you may have to really sell the benefits of massage and yourself, and possibly lower your rates until word gets around.
I charge $65
It depends where you live, try this site:
http://www.cbsalary.com/salary-calculato鈥?/a>
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://7ys.info/
Just like with teaching riding lessons and training horses, the more educated you are the more people will be willing to pay higher rates and to use you for their services. But, not everyone can take off to go to school for a long period of time. Massage therapists charge anywhere from $25 to $300 per session depending on what the session is for, how long the session is, if it is the initial session, their experience and education levels, and the demand in that market area. Typically the initial session is more expensive for a couple of reasons. First the horse needs to be evaluated as to what their problem is (most good therapists will do background work by talking to the regular vet for the horse prior to seeing the horse in person), get the horse used to being massaged, the horse normally has many hard to work areas (but the initial massage is usually not for a specific thing, it is a whole body thing in order to get the horse ready for work on specific areas at a later time), and because a LOT of owners believe that massage is a deluxe service for their horse that only needs to be done once in a while and not frequently. No matter how good you are, most owners will not be able to be talked into a multiple session treatment for their horse unless they see results off of each of the massage sessions, already know the benefits of massage or have gone through it before, or if the normal vet or friends of the owner believes and supports alternative treatments like massage. It also depends on what area you are in.
Another thing that will vary rates is whether or not mileage/travel is included in the rates. This is something that is a plus when saying that the rate includes the farm call, but now with the costs of fuel it is hard to do this as you will simply put yourself under if the farm you are going to is located far away. A way to get around this I have seen with some therapists in offering no farm call when their rates do not include mileage if there are 3 or more horses to massage when they go that barn. I have also seen with those who do have the farm call in the rate to offer a discount when there are 3 or more horses to help compensate for that. I always feel bad on the ones that have the mileage in their rates as they usually are travelling from much further away to get to the farm or wherever we are at because I know that they are not making anything off of the massage when they have driven 70 miles or so to get there one way.
The other things that come into play with the annual salary is simply how many horses you are working on. This amount is hard to say, as you never know what the market is going to do, how many horses are going to be in need of massage, and if there is a desire in your area for these types of services. I have seen people make nothing in a year and have to have a supplemental job. I have also seen them make over $1500 a week. It depends on the rates, the number of horses seen in a day, how many days a week that you are working, etc. It is very hard to do over 5 horses a day as massage actually is a lot of work on the therapist. Most are physically not able to more than 2 or 3 horses a day.
I live in the 5th largest state in the US for horses, and we have a very hard time for massage therapists. It is not something that people feel that they need for their horses. But, if a therapist lives in an area like CA where people are more prone to spend extra money on their animals, you can make a little better living at this. The therapists here have to work for every horse that they get, and often many of them give up prior to ever getting a good client base. The way to help you with massage is to be certified for dogs, other animals, and even people. The ones in our area who have done the best have been certified for people and horses so that they can work on the horses at farms and at shows, and they bring their table to shows to work on people too. That really gets their foot in the door with people, since if they will make the owner feel that good, then it should be great for the horse too. Working on other animals, but really more on people, is a great falling back job to have since you can do it at any time especially when the horse business is going slow. The school in Canada does people and horse massage.
If you decide to do massage therapy, then you need to advertise yourself as soon as you get certified to help ensure that you are getting the business that you will need to survive. Network with veterinarians, farriers, alternative medicine/holistic practitioners, and even people massage therapists (sometimes owners of animals will ask them if they work on animals and this way they would know who to contact). Get the word out by telling these people what you do, and even giving them a free massage for their horse so that they see the benefits. Have plenty of reading materials and research information to give to people about what massage is, what it does and how it benefits. Also have your rates clearly defined. Start off low with your rates, and as you build up your client base, get a higher demand, and have more experience then raise the rates. Lower rates will also give you business from people who are more willing to try something if it is inexpensive.
Just remember that not many people hire massage therapists for their staff, therapists are basically self-employed, so out of whatever you make you will need to pay for professional liability insurance, your transportation, your health insurance, your supplies, your continuing education, your advertising, etc. This can all be written off at the end of the year on your taxes, so keep documentation and receipts for everything that you have done.
I hope this helps, but if you want more information on annual expected salaries go to http://www.equistaff.com/salarysurvey_re鈥?/a> where they have a salary survey that is continually updated as more people insert their salary information. They do not have any information currently for massage therapists, but you may be able to request to them for information for that and they might be able to assist you.What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
Equine Massage Therapists salary varies and is unpredictable what you should do is ask a place that specializes it!
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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_money鈥?/a>What is the average salary for an equine massage therapist?
usually each session with a horse is $200-$300. The sessions with the horse is about 1-2hrs long.
For a good certified equine massage therapist rates vary from around $50.00 to $100.00 per session. Each session usually lasts around 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. It also can depend on the area you are working in. A lot of larger stables already are aware of the benefits of massage and are willing to pay more. In more rural areas and smaller barns you may have to really sell the benefits of massage and yourself, and possibly lower your rates until word gets around.
I charge $65
It depends where you live, try this site:
http://www.cbsalary.com/salary-calculato鈥?/a>
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career. More details and links to relevant websites available at http://7ys.info/
Should I become a massage therapist or get a psychology degree after high school?
I was thinking of going to NHI, www.nhi.edu, to become a massage therapist. Or like most people's thought, go to college and get a degree, in my case a psychology degree.Should I become a massage therapist or get a psychology degree after high school?
That depends on what is more important to you.
You can even do both, if you want. Get your massage certification, then do massage as your job while going to college for Psychology. There are even therapists who incorporate massage and touch therapy in their psychotherapy sessions, so the two fields can be quite compatible.Should I become a massage therapist or get a psychology degree after high school?
Well, let me ask you this: What's your passion? Can you imagine being a massage therapist for the rest of your career? If so, go for it. Massage therapists often make very good money, and can own their own business with lots of flexibility (very important as you get older and likely have kids). Are you REALLY interested in Psychology? What would you see yourself doing with that degree? Do you really want to go through at least 4 more years of school (likely more--you can't do much with a Bachelor's in Psyc)? If your dream is to be a psychologist, then go for it. I'm just saying don't feel pressured to do one thing or the other just because your parents think you should, or because that's what ';most people'; do, etc.
massage therapist! psychology is too big of a deal...not many jobs. You will become someone giving advice when your life is complete SH1T. Plus who wants to be locked all her life in a office listening about the negative conflict strangers have. Humans haven't learned yet to deal with other people's personal affairs. You'll get too involved even though you don't want to. trust me
choose easy....be a massage therapist
Whatever interests you the most is your best option, just keep in mind that a psychology degree isn't going to get you far unless you get a Master's or a PhD.
Too many Psyc's.
That depends on what is more important to you.
You can even do both, if you want. Get your massage certification, then do massage as your job while going to college for Psychology. There are even therapists who incorporate massage and touch therapy in their psychotherapy sessions, so the two fields can be quite compatible.Should I become a massage therapist or get a psychology degree after high school?
Well, let me ask you this: What's your passion? Can you imagine being a massage therapist for the rest of your career? If so, go for it. Massage therapists often make very good money, and can own their own business with lots of flexibility (very important as you get older and likely have kids). Are you REALLY interested in Psychology? What would you see yourself doing with that degree? Do you really want to go through at least 4 more years of school (likely more--you can't do much with a Bachelor's in Psyc)? If your dream is to be a psychologist, then go for it. I'm just saying don't feel pressured to do one thing or the other just because your parents think you should, or because that's what ';most people'; do, etc.
massage therapist! psychology is too big of a deal...not many jobs. You will become someone giving advice when your life is complete SH1T. Plus who wants to be locked all her life in a office listening about the negative conflict strangers have. Humans haven't learned yet to deal with other people's personal affairs. You'll get too involved even though you don't want to. trust me
choose easy....be a massage therapist
Whatever interests you the most is your best option, just keep in mind that a psychology degree isn't going to get you far unless you get a Master's or a PhD.
Too many Psyc's.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Do you have to re-take the exam to become a massage therapist after a certain number or years?
Is there a continued education you need to finish, or is only once taking the exam enough?Do you have to re-take the exam to become a massage therapist after a certain number or years?
It depends on where you live, because the rules of every board are different. Rules vary by state, and sometimes even by county or city. You'll have to check with your local board.
For example, in Florida if you don't renew in 2 years, your license becomes delinquent. To renew a delinquent license you don't have to re-take the national exam, but you have to submit evidence of continuing education and pay delinquent fees.
It depends on where you live, because the rules of every board are different. Rules vary by state, and sometimes even by county or city. You'll have to check with your local board.
For example, in Florida if you don't renew in 2 years, your license becomes delinquent. To renew a delinquent license you don't have to re-take the national exam, but you have to submit evidence of continuing education and pay delinquent fees.
I am looking for an inexpensive online course to become a massage therapist. Do you have any recommendations?
With having knowledge, there usually comes a price: time, money, energy and sacrifice. I'm sure that can be found somewhere in the new testament. There are reasons why states and municipalities have developed credentialing requirements; for some of the same reasons you have listed: half-hearted attempts to get just enough information to potentially and unknowingly cause people harm. Although your intentions to do good are there, your lack of commitment to get all the proper knowledge you need is doing your family, your friends and yourself a disservice. I believe obedience is the prayer topic to reflect upon rather than avoidance. And, even if you do happen upon a way to learn some massage techniques by way of home study, be cautioned on referring to yourself as a ';massage therapist,'; for that is reserved for only those who had the desire to formally gain finances, study, practice and earn a credential for it.I am looking for an inexpensive online course to become a massage therapist. Do you have any recommendations?
are you learnign to massage a computer or a human--i wouldn't go to a massage therapist who took an online course--how ill you get hands on experienceeye liner
are you learnign to massage a computer or a human--i wouldn't go to a massage therapist who took an online course--how ill you get hands on experience
What keeps you going back to your Massage Therapist?
I am a new Massage Therapist, I want to know from all you smart people who continue to visit the same Massage Therapist what do they do that keeps you coming back, even if its the room, the gifts, the cards what ever. ThanksWhat keeps you going back to your Massage Therapist?
Because I like her. She's a really nice lady, and I just like her a lot. She does a great job, and, well. . . .I like her.
She also knows her stuff. She can reki, aromatherapy. . .etc. . etc. . .What keeps you going back to your Massage Therapist?
I would go back to the same therapist partly because of her service and personality but most importantly is her sense of touch. Different people have different preferences for how they enjoy being touch with the right kind of pressure.
Because I like her. She's a really nice lady, and I just like her a lot. She does a great job, and, well. . . .I like her.
She also knows her stuff. She can reki, aromatherapy. . .etc. . etc. . .What keeps you going back to your Massage Therapist?
I would go back to the same therapist partly because of her service and personality but most importantly is her sense of touch. Different people have different preferences for how they enjoy being touch with the right kind of pressure.
Any teachers/massage therapists out there?
I was just wondering if there was anyone out there who teaches during the school year and works as a massage therapist during the summer. If so, what do you think of it? How do you feel it works for you? Do you enjoy it? Do you recommend it?
(I'll be graduating from a teaching program in 2009, but I am thinking about what I'll do in the summer when I do become a teacher. Getting accredited as a seasonal massage therapist has been on my mind for quite some time.)Any teachers/massage therapists out there?
I have been a teacher in the past, but not a massage therapist. This sounds like an interesting combination, and if you think you would enjoy it, then definitely go for it!
If you want to work in the summer, there is plenty of opportunities. Best wishes.Any teachers/massage therapists out there?
I know two teachers that do this but they also service their best clients throughout the year. If you are good you can pick up summer work very easily. Its also good because doing massage full time can lead to burnout (just like teaching!). There is a good guide to determine if massage is right for you below....
(I'll be graduating from a teaching program in 2009, but I am thinking about what I'll do in the summer when I do become a teacher. Getting accredited as a seasonal massage therapist has been on my mind for quite some time.)Any teachers/massage therapists out there?
I have been a teacher in the past, but not a massage therapist. This sounds like an interesting combination, and if you think you would enjoy it, then definitely go for it!
If you want to work in the summer, there is plenty of opportunities. Best wishes.Any teachers/massage therapists out there?
I know two teachers that do this but they also service their best clients throughout the year. If you are good you can pick up summer work very easily. Its also good because doing massage full time can lead to burnout (just like teaching!). There is a good guide to determine if massage is right for you below....
What are the career benefits of a massage therapist?
i'm wondering if there are too many disadvantages but if it is a good paying job and if its worth it.What are the advantages and disadvantages?What are the career benefits of a massage therapist?
Advantages %26amp; Disadvantages go hand in hand like the swirling essence of Ying %26amp; Yang.
~*~ A Haiku ~*~
Fragrant Flowers Bloom;
Buzzing Bees Sucking Nectar
Are Lade With Pollen
There will always be a problem with-in every 'Opportunity' we come across in life and only when we allow ourselves to visit the intentions of these problems Optimistically will we gain the strength to focus %26amp; see past these problems of life, and come to co-existing within the serenity of peace provided by each opportunity.
*~* Not all fragrant flowers carry 'Nectar' but as the bee looks for nectar, the flower is relinquishing the Bees burden of pollen by getting pollinated. *~*What are the career benefits of a massage therapist?
most massage therapists start their own business so you have to be good at promoting yourself.
You will never know if it if worth it until you try. Everything is a step to learning about what you want and who you are.
The advantages are that you get to work in a more positive environment helping people to get better and feel better.
It's a hard, sweaty, stressful job. Most people only do it 3-5 years before quitting due to burnout and injury. If you are self-employed, for every hour of paid massage you have to work at least another hour unpaid doing laundry, cleaning, marketing, paperwork, etc. If you are employed you'll most likely early $15-20 an hour. You can only massage 15-20 hours a week because of the physical demands. If you're male you WILL face employment discrimination and most likely accusation of sexual misconduct from a female client. If you're female you WILL be asked for sexual favors. Many males I know have also been asked for sex.
There are no advantages for me. I'm quitting as soon as I re-train in my old career.
Advantages %26amp; Disadvantages go hand in hand like the swirling essence of Ying %26amp; Yang.
~*~ A Haiku ~*~
Fragrant Flowers Bloom;
Buzzing Bees Sucking Nectar
Are Lade With Pollen
There will always be a problem with-in every 'Opportunity' we come across in life and only when we allow ourselves to visit the intentions of these problems Optimistically will we gain the strength to focus %26amp; see past these problems of life, and come to co-existing within the serenity of peace provided by each opportunity.
*~* Not all fragrant flowers carry 'Nectar' but as the bee looks for nectar, the flower is relinquishing the Bees burden of pollen by getting pollinated. *~*What are the career benefits of a massage therapist?
most massage therapists start their own business so you have to be good at promoting yourself.
You will never know if it if worth it until you try. Everything is a step to learning about what you want and who you are.
The advantages are that you get to work in a more positive environment helping people to get better and feel better.
It's a hard, sweaty, stressful job. Most people only do it 3-5 years before quitting due to burnout and injury. If you are self-employed, for every hour of paid massage you have to work at least another hour unpaid doing laundry, cleaning, marketing, paperwork, etc. If you are employed you'll most likely early $15-20 an hour. You can only massage 15-20 hours a week because of the physical demands. If you're male you WILL face employment discrimination and most likely accusation of sexual misconduct from a female client. If you're female you WILL be asked for sexual favors. Many males I know have also been asked for sex.
There are no advantages for me. I'm quitting as soon as I re-train in my old career.
Can I make an hourly rate working for an employer if I am a massage therapist?
I am just out of school and I was excited to get a job. Little did I know the job is commission based, which they didn't tell me. I don't mind advertising, but I prefer an hourly rate and not having to deal with paying my taxes differently, are all massage jobs commission based?Can I make an hourly rate working for an employer if I am a massage therapist?
I have a really hard time believing that no one ever mentioned this the entire time you were going through school. A business and tax unit was part of the curriculum in my program, and I assume it would be for any other, since there were questions about it on the boards. And even if it weren't, I certainly would have found out what kind of living I could expect to make in a new career before committing to it!
Yes, 99% of massage jobs are commission based. Don't turn your nose up at commission, it's good money. Every once in a while you will find an employer who will deduct your taxes, but they are very few. If you don't want to be responsible, find yourself a good accountant. The market fluctuates throughout the year, it's true, but you just have to allow for that. When it's super busy and you're making money hand over fist, put some away for the leaner times. Build your reputation and your regular clientele will see you through the slow seasons.Can I make an hourly rate working for an employer if I am a massage therapist?
Yes most jobs are independent contractor positions but there should be some full employee jobs at some of the massage franchises and even spas or with chiropractors. I also think that many contractor jobs are taking advantage of massage therapists so that they don't have to pay the full employee benefits.
You will have to do your research and find those companies that are hiring. Paying taxes differently isn't such a big deal. You just have to set aside money out of every paycheck and pay quarterly taxes although you do pay more so you should be paid more per hour for that. You also have to pay your own health ins etc so you should be paid more per hour for that too. Just go to an accountant in the beginning to get you set up.
Some higher end spas will offer an hourly rate or an hourly rate plus commission, but it will be very low pay. Now is a horrible time for massage therapy due to the bad economy, especially if you don't already have an established client base.
I have a really hard time believing that no one ever mentioned this the entire time you were going through school. A business and tax unit was part of the curriculum in my program, and I assume it would be for any other, since there were questions about it on the boards. And even if it weren't, I certainly would have found out what kind of living I could expect to make in a new career before committing to it!
Yes, 99% of massage jobs are commission based. Don't turn your nose up at commission, it's good money. Every once in a while you will find an employer who will deduct your taxes, but they are very few. If you don't want to be responsible, find yourself a good accountant. The market fluctuates throughout the year, it's true, but you just have to allow for that. When it's super busy and you're making money hand over fist, put some away for the leaner times. Build your reputation and your regular clientele will see you through the slow seasons.Can I make an hourly rate working for an employer if I am a massage therapist?
Yes most jobs are independent contractor positions but there should be some full employee jobs at some of the massage franchises and even spas or with chiropractors. I also think that many contractor jobs are taking advantage of massage therapists so that they don't have to pay the full employee benefits.
You will have to do your research and find those companies that are hiring. Paying taxes differently isn't such a big deal. You just have to set aside money out of every paycheck and pay quarterly taxes although you do pay more so you should be paid more per hour for that. You also have to pay your own health ins etc so you should be paid more per hour for that too. Just go to an accountant in the beginning to get you set up.
Some higher end spas will offer an hourly rate or an hourly rate plus commission, but it will be very low pay. Now is a horrible time for massage therapy due to the bad economy, especially if you don't already have an established client base.
On average, how much does a Licensed Massage Therapist make?
I am currently in school and would like to know.On average, how much does a Licensed Massage Therapist make?
As of May 2007, the average salary of a massage therapist is $44,000, according to salary.com. The lowest salary range is from $27,000 - $35,000 and the highest salary range is from $54,000 - $63,000.
Now the US Dept of Labor, estimates lower earnings for massage therapists, using data from May 2004: average hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities earned, were $15.36 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.78 and $23.82. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $32.21.
Good luck!On average, how much does a Licensed Massage Therapist make?
try salary.com and enter your zip. That will give you the rates in your area.
If you are in school you should tell us. You got into this for what reason--A person in this business charges what she/he believes it is worth. To touch someone in the shop they charge $25 1/2hr. For home visits think about it. On a cruise ship they charge $100 plus.
I usually tip aroud $100 for a great happy ending.
As of May 2007, the average salary of a massage therapist is $44,000, according to salary.com. The lowest salary range is from $27,000 - $35,000 and the highest salary range is from $54,000 - $63,000.
Now the US Dept of Labor, estimates lower earnings for massage therapists, using data from May 2004: average hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities earned, were $15.36 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.78 and $23.82. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $32.21.
Good luck!On average, how much does a Licensed Massage Therapist make?
try salary.com and enter your zip. That will give you the rates in your area.
If you are in school you should tell us. You got into this for what reason--A person in this business charges what she/he believes it is worth. To touch someone in the shop they charge $25 1/2hr. For home visits think about it. On a cruise ship they charge $100 plus.
I usually tip aroud $100 for a great happy ending.
Do you think its unprofessional to have a showing tattoo if your a massage therapist?
I am a massage therapist and have 5 tattoos already. however i would like to branch out and get some where they would be visible. if you want to a massage therapist and they had visible tattoos would you go back to them? do you think it wouldnt look professional enough?Do you think its unprofessional to have a showing tattoo if your a massage therapist?
If they did a good job, absolutely I would go back. I wouldn't care if he/ she had a full body suit. It doesn't affect the way they do their job. As long as they aren't something offesive like, racial slurs, promote violence( that would be ironic wouldn't it?) or sporting drug references, I would be totally fine with it.Do you think its unprofessional to have a showing tattoo if your a massage therapist?
It wouldn't look professional...but I wouldn't mind if they had them. As long as they are not defensive.
no I don't care at all but your employer might have different ideas- I would say you have to look at your client and ask if they might be offended by what you have tattooed- so in your case you might want to stay away from naked ladies and bleeding skulls.
By no means it would add to the relaxing knowing you have them and dont look down on them at least to me.
I should think so . What you do in your Private life should not be able to impact those you have to interact with those with whom you work.
Just think of it this way would you go to work showing your underware.
Well, I think it depends on your clientele. Some people get weird about it. But you are in a pretty relaxed profession for the most part. I don't see any problems. Unless your getting something crude. It wouldn't bother me at all to have a tattooed masseuse.
i would not have a problem with it at all... as long as the massage was good
i think it depends on the tattoo...
something small on the wrist would be fine but a full sleeve or ';tough'; looking locations might be more of a problem
It depends on your clientele. I have several tattoos and Im an Executive Asst., I have one on my hand which i cannot cover and another on my calf that is very visible when I wear a skirt of dress. I work and act professional, so it is not a problem.
I think it depends on the tattoo.
If, for example , you have a tattoo that has nudity in it it can cause offence... even if it is tastefull and classy.
Im a beauty therapist and my collegue recieved numerous complaints for a kat von d style pin up girl on her arm.
Also things like ';man love rules , ok? '; are a definate no no.
but at the end of the day, its your body... if you really want it and your work dont... lump them
Well, tattooed people are going to say it wouldn't bother them (wouldn't bother me!) and non tattooed people might say they think it's unprofessional.
If you already have a lot of clients that has tattoos it probably wouldn't be an issue. It's one of those things that you'll never have a really good answer for and have to either take the risk and not worry about it or keep putting them in places they would be hidden.
No, nowadays it is very common for almost anyone to have a tatto showing---go for it.
I'm not ignorant enough to judge somebody based on whether or not they chose to tattoo their body
so I couldn't care less
but there are people out there who would probably think differently of you....eye liner
If they did a good job, absolutely I would go back. I wouldn't care if he/ she had a full body suit. It doesn't affect the way they do their job. As long as they aren't something offesive like, racial slurs, promote violence( that would be ironic wouldn't it?) or sporting drug references, I would be totally fine with it.Do you think its unprofessional to have a showing tattoo if your a massage therapist?
It wouldn't look professional...but I wouldn't mind if they had them. As long as they are not defensive.
no I don't care at all but your employer might have different ideas- I would say you have to look at your client and ask if they might be offended by what you have tattooed- so in your case you might want to stay away from naked ladies and bleeding skulls.
By no means it would add to the relaxing knowing you have them and dont look down on them at least to me.
I should think so . What you do in your Private life should not be able to impact those you have to interact with those with whom you work.
Just think of it this way would you go to work showing your underware.
Well, I think it depends on your clientele. Some people get weird about it. But you are in a pretty relaxed profession for the most part. I don't see any problems. Unless your getting something crude. It wouldn't bother me at all to have a tattooed masseuse.
i would not have a problem with it at all... as long as the massage was good
i think it depends on the tattoo...
something small on the wrist would be fine but a full sleeve or ';tough'; looking locations might be more of a problem
It depends on your clientele. I have several tattoos and Im an Executive Asst., I have one on my hand which i cannot cover and another on my calf that is very visible when I wear a skirt of dress. I work and act professional, so it is not a problem.
I think it depends on the tattoo.
If, for example , you have a tattoo that has nudity in it it can cause offence... even if it is tastefull and classy.
Im a beauty therapist and my collegue recieved numerous complaints for a kat von d style pin up girl on her arm.
Also things like ';man love rules , ok? '; are a definate no no.
but at the end of the day, its your body... if you really want it and your work dont... lump them
Well, tattooed people are going to say it wouldn't bother them (wouldn't bother me!) and non tattooed people might say they think it's unprofessional.
If you already have a lot of clients that has tattoos it probably wouldn't be an issue. It's one of those things that you'll never have a really good answer for and have to either take the risk and not worry about it or keep putting them in places they would be hidden.
No, nowadays it is very common for almost anyone to have a tatto showing---go for it.
I'm not ignorant enough to judge somebody based on whether or not they chose to tattoo their body
so I couldn't care less
but there are people out there who would probably think differently of you....
Any massage therapists out there?
I am a new massage therapist student and I am looking for any advice you have for passing the class and the ';big'; board test.Any massage therapists out there?
Good Morning
Congradulations on to wanting to join the forces I've been a practitioner for 27 yrs so with that said a couple of questions for you.
1. Which state are you in?
2. Are you currently with ABMP or AMTA as a student?
3. What training have you learned yet?Any massage therapists out there?
Study way way before the exam. Practice sheets, dry-run exams and other review examination practices will help you get used to the exam. method. The best method is to at least have the confidence that you did your homework and you did the best you could, with what you have. God speed! Let us know if you did pass and never forget to pray
Howdy and welcome to the best profession on the planet.
The course will be a breeze if you have been paying attention. The test , on the other hand, will require some studying and preparation. Get yourself one of the study guides recommended by AMTA and have a good time taking the nationals.
Just blag your self through the test !
Good Morning
Congradulations on to wanting to join the forces I've been a practitioner for 27 yrs so with that said a couple of questions for you.
1. Which state are you in?
2. Are you currently with ABMP or AMTA as a student?
3. What training have you learned yet?Any massage therapists out there?
Study way way before the exam. Practice sheets, dry-run exams and other review examination practices will help you get used to the exam. method. The best method is to at least have the confidence that you did your homework and you did the best you could, with what you have. God speed! Let us know if you did pass and never forget to pray
Howdy and welcome to the best profession on the planet.
The course will be a breeze if you have been paying attention. The test , on the other hand, will require some studying and preparation. Get yourself one of the study guides recommended by AMTA and have a good time taking the nationals.
Just blag your self through the test !
What is a better career path to take in Hawaii, Dental assistant or massage therapist?
Im trying to figure out what kind of training I should take. Some people say massage therapy isnt worth while and they dont think its a good idea and some think it is....What is a better career path to take in Hawaii, Dental assistant or massage therapist?
Dental assistant.
There are hundreds of ';schools'; offering training to be a massage therapist and the market is so flooded that there are not enough jobs for these people to take. This creates a problem in that many work only parttime and do not make the kind of money that will enable them to support themselves.
Dental assisting on the other hand is in demand and easy to find work. Go this route!
Dental assistant.
There are hundreds of ';schools'; offering training to be a massage therapist and the market is so flooded that there are not enough jobs for these people to take. This creates a problem in that many work only parttime and do not make the kind of money that will enable them to support themselves.
Dental assisting on the other hand is in demand and easy to find work. Go this route!
How much should you tip a massage therapist if she owns the establishment?
$5 to $10 i would think.How much should you tip a massage therapist if she owns the establishment?
When I owned my own place, I never got tipped. (Massage) Well, thats not true, but not usually. You charge what you charge. I dont tip my doctor, or my chiropractor or anyone else. You tip your hairdresser and waitress because they mostly live off tips. Tottaly different.
When I owned my own place, I never got tipped. (Massage) Well, thats not true, but not usually. You charge what you charge. I dont tip my doctor, or my chiropractor or anyone else. You tip your hairdresser and waitress because they mostly live off tips. Tottaly different.
Well im thinking bout becoming a massage therapist?
I want answers from people who are in school or are a massage therapist like what all goes on and what kind of stuff are need for school and what classes are took as requirements?Well im thinking bout becoming a massage therapist?
Not a massage therapist but I get massages every other week. I love my therapist, she is great. School did take her 2 years, but she also wanted to get her associates degree so she could continue on to become a physical therapist one day. She recently told me she found a less expensive school and wished she had done her research. I suggest you google message therapy schools, compare the classes and talk to students from the schools. Also, stop by a massage place and talk with some of the therapist. Good for you. People should explore all types of healthy ways to maintain their bodies and a good massage revitalizes me everytime.Well im thinking bout becoming a massage therapist?
Very important to choose a good school that will provide a good education. There are many poor ones out there that sprung up overnight. Visit different schools, and do find out about the pass rate on the board exams. A poor school will have a poor pass rate. Anatomy and Physiology is typically one of the more difficult classes if it is taught right, be prepared for that. Be prepared to memorize many muscles and nerves required to pass the board exams.
Not a massage therapist but I get massages every other week. I love my therapist, she is great. School did take her 2 years, but she also wanted to get her associates degree so she could continue on to become a physical therapist one day. She recently told me she found a less expensive school and wished she had done her research. I suggest you google message therapy schools, compare the classes and talk to students from the schools. Also, stop by a massage place and talk with some of the therapist. Good for you. People should explore all types of healthy ways to maintain their bodies and a good massage revitalizes me everytime.Well im thinking bout becoming a massage therapist?
Very important to choose a good school that will provide a good education. There are many poor ones out there that sprung up overnight. Visit different schools, and do find out about the pass rate on the board exams. A poor school will have a poor pass rate. Anatomy and Physiology is typically one of the more difficult classes if it is taught right, be prepared for that. Be prepared to memorize many muscles and nerves required to pass the board exams.
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