Massage Therapist

[KT27]

I am looking into school for Massage Therapy. Are any of you massage therapists? Can you tell me about schooling, cost, licenses etc. What type of place do you work in? Any info would be great. Thanks!

 

[kdibattista]

I've been a massage therapist for a couple of years now. I was fortunate enough to be able to go to school full time and was finished in a little over 7 months (M-F, 9-5). We had to do 50 clinical hours in addition to the schooling. Class consisted of hands on work and college level A&P as well as Pathology. When you graduate (as long as it is a COMPTA accredited school), you will graduate with a certification. It depends on your state as to whether you need to be licensed (we don't in PA). There is also a National Certification test.

I have several additional certifications and found that was helpful getting my foot in the door. Just a warning... it is hard to get into the business. The schools will make it seem a lot easier then it is. Spas want you to have experience in other spas. Chiropractic offices usually want additional courses (they should at least). Being solely self employed is very hard in this industry. Most people work at a couple different places. I work on my own and in a spa. Also, most employers pay you strictly on commission (it took me awhile to get used to that ). No appointments... no pay .

That being said, I could not imagine doing anything else. I LOVE my job, LOVE my clients and LOVE the business. It truly is very rewarding.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[KT27]

Thank you.

One question - Approx how much was your schooling? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[Pop Daddy]

if you all need a back to practice on, Im avalable

 

[kdibattista]

Thank you.

One question - Approx how much was your schooling? If you don't mind me asking.

It's been awhile but I think the basic schooling was close to $10k.