WAGES & Job.
As more and more people understand the benefits of massage therapy, the demand for therapists is growing rapidly. Whether you are new to the massage industry, or a seasoned veteran, many massage locations are able to offer their employees a wide range of benefits, such as professional development, flexible scheduling and other benefits. For the future-minded, there are often opportunities to grow into management position within their respective companies.
FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE.
Whether you’re looking for the stability that a full-time position offers or the flexibility of part-time, you’ll be able to coordinate a schedule that works in terms of day or hours. Most massage locations are also open during evenings and weekends to accommodate their clients, which gives you even more flexibility when you create your schedule. Earn a living that fits your personal lifestyle, and build a clientele that visits during the hours that you choose.
WORK TO DEVELOP YOUR CRAFT.
With an abundance of opportunities to continue your education and pursue various massage techniques, you can create a career that is specific to your unique talents and interests. Many of the most successful massage therapists have trained to become experts in several modalities to appeal to a wider variety of clientele. This is important because when a new client comes in and makes a specific request, such as deep tissue or trigger point therapy, you will want to feel confident that you can give them an excellent massage experience. Knowing the right techniques for each individual client is invaluable to your success. The more you practice, the better you will be at understanding the ways the human body reacts to touch.
EARN A LOYAL CLIENTELE.
Massage therapy is much more than having great hands and a big smile. Communication skills are so important, not only to earning a client’s trust, but to creating the best individualized massage experience. Your guests may not know how to verbalize their needs in the same language that a massage therapist would. You will need to understand and interpret their needs with a great sense of empathy. The first step in creating a loyal client is to ask the right questions and more importantly, listen to their needs. Making sure they feel heard is vital to your relationship. The highest form of praise a massage therapist can receive is a request from a customer to work with them again. Knowing that you have done everything in your power to make someone feel amazing is one of the most rewarding parts of this career.