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Creating your own Massage Therapy Job


Basically, there are not as many jobs available in massage as one might think. If you want to go to work for someone such as a doctor's office, dentist, physical therapist or

chiropractor you can really set up your own arrangements as most don't really know what to do with an employee doing massage. Write up a proposal as to what you think massage can do for their clients, patients and office overall. Include a business plan and potential earnings and benefits for the company or clinic. If the employer can charge clients $70+ per hour, what would you be willing to be paid per hour for you work? If you are doing work for a client that was in a motor vehicle accident or billing an insurance company for services, you can usually bill slightly more than your cash clients because of the extra work involved in billing.

Working for someone else is a great way to get into the massage business. You can work for someone and not take any of the risks involved in starting a business while learning everything you can about the business. When you are ready, you can move out on your own or stay right where you are.

Don’t just find a job - Find a Community of Massage Therapists

Most clinics that hire massage therapists as employees or sub-contractors (from what I have seen) are doing so mainly as a business venture, hoping to make a lot of money which is usually at the massage therapists’ expense. There are many places out there who don't really know what they are doing and don't respect massage therapists. 

A community of massage therapists are an essential part of a successful business. Building community takes time and effort. A community is where one can go for support and nurturing. It is the process of building connection with others in your community that will build better therapists and a more successful business. If you have therapists that are taking better care of the clients because their needs are being taken care of creating a win-win situation for all.

It is important to find employment with a business that can treat you with respect and gratitude. Being a part of a community or Team will allow you to build a successful, rewarding practice even though you work for someone else.

Feeling like you are a valued employee should be your bottom line in seeking employment in the massage profession.

Settling for less than your dream will make for a short career.

A dream is a wish that your heart makes.

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