Massage Therapist Job Description

The Massage Therapist Job Description that is listed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics is very inaccurate and misleading.

The rejuvenating affects of relaxation massage are as effective as what people are calling "medical massage" if done in the proper manner and by the right person.

There are over 200 different types of massage and bodywork and more are being developed everyday.

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Giving massage is a unique experience. You can go to the same massage school as someone else and learn the same techniques and your massage will feel totally different to the same person.Even though there are many different types of massage, what massage really does is allows you to feel yourself more and get back into your body.

Most massage therapists have in the past started their own business. But as more and more less mature massage therapists are sent out into the world, they seem to be looking for jobs. There are more jobs today in the massage profession.

Basically, if you start your own business you will have total control over your environment, salary and hours.

The biggest thing that is misleading to massage therapists is how much can you make. Hourly wages vary by location and employer. I have heard salaries ranging from $10.00 per hour to $45.00 per hour. The misleading thing is that the number of hours that you will be able to work is often limited by your physical endurance.

As a business owner, you will be able to charge more for your services anywhere from $50-$150 per hour and even more for specialized work, but you have to take into consideration your office expenses like rent, advertising and laundry to name a few.

The typical job description may look something like this:

- training in pathology of different diseases and conditions and ability to apply that to clients- knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the ability to explain this in laymans terms- able to work with clients of all ages, genders and personalities- outstanding customer service and client care- ability to be with people who are in pain and maintain appropriate boundaries for healing.- able to work evenings and weekends

But this doesn't have to be for you. If you take the time to create the job of your desire or build the practice that you desire, you can make your own job description.

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