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Finding a Job in Massage Therapy

"We need touch, but most importantly we need conscious touch, a moment when somebody is connecting with us skin to skin and is also aware that this is happening. Mary OMally 'Belonging to Life'

Massage Therapists are currently in demand. Massage therapy is being recognized as a health care profession in many states. More and more physicians are becoming aware of the necessity of massage in healing back pain and neck pain along with supporting the healing process of many other diseases and conditions. Massage therapy is being used in resorts and spas as a part of stress reduction programs and relaxation therapy. More people are searching out massage when all other therapies have left them struggling to find an answer. Massage is no longer considered the luxury service that it once was. Massage therapy is now an integral part of health and is a necessity in today’s world of stress and conflict.

While the massage profession may seem to be booming, jobs are still hard to find. Jobs in massage are often low paying ($10.00 -$25 per hour) with long hours and difficult hours (weekends and evenings!). Most massage therapists start their own business as it is usually much more financially and emotionally rewarding than working for someone. But starting and running a business is not for everyone. If you would rather find a job, it will help you to first understand the job market and get a clear vision of what you want to be doing.

A great massage employer will understand what a massage therapist is worth because the massage therapist employee is the key to building a successful business. It is the massage therapist who will build clientele and create repeat business.  It is the massage therapist who creates the trust that it takes for clients to keep coming back.  They will also want to build a team or community of massage therapist employees who are willing to make the extra efforts to provide service to their clients. Allowing massage therapists to provide their input and resources will make for a much happier massage therapist. This is the kind of job I recommend looking for!

Finding a job in the massage profession will require you to be creative and knowledgeable. This step by step guide can help you get clear about what you want and figure out a way to get it. 

You will need to be persistent and patient while you find or create the job of your dreams! You will need to be knowledgeable in business building skills and customer service skills. You will have to be motivated and have a passion for doing massage. The success of any business you work for will depend on your skills as a massage therapist and a business person. It is you who will get clients to keep coming in because of your great skill and kind heart. They will refer all of their friends and associates because of you! It is you who can really make or break the business.

 

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