I am working on creating an accurate profile and job description for massage therapists…
Personal Profile
- comes to the profession looking for more meaningful work
- can be found saying that they are not in this for the money
- can often be found giving more to others thinking that it will help more
- often no financial backing to start a business
- usually needs to work another job at least to start
- works for low wages or under prices their massage sessions for the sake of trying to get another client
- very little business experience or marketing knowledge
Job Description
- work with clients who are injured, stressed out, or faced with serious illness.
- has a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology
- works with the client to create and implement a treatment plan including stretches, home care, stress reducing techniques and lifestyle changes
- business manager : taking care of account receivable and accounts payable, taxes, budgets
- marketing manager: creates and implements marketing plans to build business
- deals with client retention
- understands high quality customer service
- record keeping: write chart notes, progress reports, narrative reports and appear in court if necessary
- obtains medical history from a thorough intake process
- Able to maintain clear boundaries
- able to actively listen to a clients needs without imposing advice or the therapists own needs into the session
- educates clients on how the musculo-skeletal system works and reacts to stress and trauma
- maintains client confidentiality at all times
- explains procedures and policies so that the client can make an informed decision about their massage
- engages the client in the process of healing.
- must be able to handle the physical demand of the job
- be knowledgeable of medical conditions and the implications of massage (contraindications and indications)