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Massage therapy is a great career for the soul but it’s good for the mind, heart and body as well.  Massage therapy is often written about as a great career option for folks who are disenchanted with their current jobs or who are looking for a way to return to the job market after taking time off, but want to do it on their own terms.  But one benefit of a career in massage therapy isn’t necessarily one that is discussed very often.  There are a number of health benefits to a career in massage therapy. …read more

How much are you worth in this field? It’s a question many therapists struggle with as they seek employment opportunities or consider starting their own business. It’s easy to be seduced by large dollar values or blow off businesses that seem to pay only a meager price per massage session. When looking at your job opportunities it’s best to evaluate each option using the basic business income statement equation: Revenue (money coming in) minus Expenses (money going out) equals Net Income (what you really earn). …read more

Great news! According to the U.S. Labor Dept., the field of massage therapy is projected to grow in demand as baby boomers age and people of all generations recognize the physical and mental health benefits associated with massage therapy. Ranked near the top for career growth by the Milwaukee-based staffing firm Manpower Inc. and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bloomberg Businessweek article went on to state that massage therapy offers a way to put one’s whole body into one’s work. You can see the article here.

Find Success in Spas —  At Bella Sante Spa, a mid-size private day spa based in Lexington, Massachusetts, new massage-school graduates work alongside more seasoned massage practitioners. “I’ve hired [new] massage therapists who have demonstrated their desire to learn and be an open-minded team player,” says Spa Director Jessica O’Brien.

O’Brien’s attitude reflects the reality of today’s spa industry: Massage therapists are needed to fill spa positions, and those positions are oftentimes available to new therapists. …read more

Hello from Deanna Sylvester at Cortiva’s Tucson campus.  Recently, I was asked the following in a Massage Magazine article and thought I would share it here…

Describe why learning about self-care is important for massage therapists.

Being a massage therapist requires physical flexibility, stamina, and mental stability.  Without paying special attention to how we use our bodies and take care of ourselves, we will not be able to sustain a long-term career as a massage therapist.  …read more