Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Therapeutic Massage?

I am looking to go back to school and there are a couple of things I think I may be interested in. One of which is therapeutic massage and I was wondering if anyone out there who is going to school for it or is a masseuse could maybe tell me what the pros/cons are and what to expect? Is it good salary? Thanks so much!Therapeutic Massage?
Its hard work. Depending on what state your in the requirements are usually a state or national exam. The pay is better if you do it on your own, but then you will have to do your own marketing. My education was 13 months long and cost $10,000- you have to take physiology, anatomy, kinesology, you have to learn the action, origin and insertion point for all the superficial (and some deep) muscles, you have to learn all the necessary tests to diagnose, even though you cannot diagnose. So know that it is not going to be a simple thing. Lots of studying involved and its not for everyone. Pay at a spa is 60/40 average, the 40 being your split, if you work for a chiro you might get 50/50 or 40/60.
The answer above mine is very accurate I just want to add a few details. You need to like working with people and you need to be able to deal with all kinds of people. Hairy ones, smelly ones, fat ones and picky ones. You will see all sorts of things you might not otherwise expect. Of course you can refuse service to anyone but if you are too selective it is a little hard to make a living. Find out the requirements for the area where you live and then choose a school that meets or exceeds those requirements. Most schools include the table you should look for one that does it will save you money in the long run. I love being a massage therapist and would never do anything else but it's not for everyone.

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