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I want to go to massage therapy school but…..?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 16, 2012
Question by livelife: I want to go to massage therapy school but…..?
I have bad credit due to some hospital bills, where I work they don’t have insurance.My parents won’t cosign for me to get the loan to go to this private school for massage.I recently asked them to cosign for me to take an insurance course and they did sign for me, I finished the school got my state certificate and changed my mind, now i want to go to massage therapy school.The owner charges 7 thousand plus you have a lot of other expenses too, like a table, books etc.My car has a lot of miles on it and is a 96 chev.The school of my choice is over an hour one way.The school won’t give me a loan but just half the money at 18% interest. I am 25 , I will be paying for this til I am 40.My parents will not support me. Does anyone know of a school I could go to close to statesville nc that isn’t so expensive.My mom wants me to do physical therapy at a community college, says i will learn some massage there, i want no part of it. Help!
Actually this is my daughter. As a mom it really hurts me to see her take the wrong roads and another thing it falls back on me financially. I only wrote it to get answers for me about her, thanks everyone
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Answer by HealthyBellies
Paying off student loans for forever is part of the american dream! It’s how we get to where we want to be. Around $ 7,000 is about average cost for a decent massage therapy program that will give you a quality education and prepare you for state licensure. Your bad credit shouldn’t hinder you from getting an educational loan.Actually, at 25 you should qualify for all kinds of federal and state grants (free money you don’t have to pay back!!) to put you through school (especially if your income has been at the lower end of the scale) provided the school you want to attend is state accredited. If not, I would try to find a school that is state accredited. I was 23 when I decided to get off my butt and get an education so I wouldn’t have to live at home forever. I worked my tail off for three months, held down 2 full time jobs. Then packed my car and headed across the country for massage school. I live in Illinois and went to school in Salt Lake City. Good Luck! If you need anymore info feel free to contact me.
P.S. Why do you worry what your parents think? If you feel this is the right career move for you, then do it! If I listened that much to my dad I might have actually gotten a 4 year degree and a 9-5 job! lol He also told me to stay home longer to save more money before heading off to school. I knew if I did that then I’d get side-tracked and never leave to go to school and still be in the same rut. I’ve been a practicing therapist for 9 years now and I’m very financially stable making full time money for part time work. What’s nice about this work is that it’s very flexible. You can work for yourself whether it be out of your house or space you rent elsewhere or you could be an employee somewhere. Your options are limitless as far as opportunity….many aspects to specialize in…children, sports, prenatal, spa….it’s endless what you can do with training in massage therapy. I personally work with chiropractors. I have for 8 years now, but I’ve also recently trained in the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage and I’m looking to start working out of my home and focus on this work. The hours are flexible and the pay can be great too.
Sorry for all the rambling…I’m just very passionate about my career. It’s more than just a career for me, it’s also my hobby. I totally geek out about massage and bodywork, I’m such an information junkie!! lol
A legitimate therapist is a massage therapist not a masseuse. The job market is flexible and easy to get into. And, you can learn technique and basic ability while in school and do very well once working in the real world. Massage therapy helps alot of people where physical therapy cannot.
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I Am Currently Torn Between Careers In Massage Therapy Or Physical Therapy Assistant…any Thoughts?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 23, 2010
I am currently going for classes in PTA but realize that massage could potentially be a better salary if I could find steady employment. I am not sure what the outlook is for Massage ,I know many are self employed. please help! 
If I Want To Be An Animal Massage Therapist Or Provide Animals With Physical Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 21, 2010
where should i go? Most people don’t have the money to spend pampering their pet but there must be someone, rich people maybe, who could afford it. if i want to pursue a career like this were should i move? California?
A Question For Massage Therapists?
Hi. I am in my mid 20s with a worthless BA degree, have taught English abroad, bartended, and now I’m looking for a real career. How long does it take to get certified? Can I study the academic stuff on my own and just pass tests before getting to practical learning? What are the career prospects? Is it hard to find a job afterwards? Is it possible to advance in this career. For example: if I wanted to go on to become a physical therapist in a few years, would my massage therapy education count for anything? What other careers can you branch out into easily, with relatively short transitional study? Nursing? Gym teaching? I am fluent in 3 languages, would that make me more marketable in a hotel? Would that be a good thing? How much can I expect to make? Is it overall a stable career? If I am going to go into it, I want to take it very seriously. Thank you everyone.
Massage Therapy Burnout?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 28, 2010
Hi, i was wondering if there are any registered massage therapists out there who regret getting into the job? I heard the money is good and the job is fairly simple and unstressful. The only downside is that it is physically strenuous and lots of people burnout or get tendonitis and other hand and finger injuries along the way. Apparently, RMTs have to get physical therapy treatments because they get too injured to work..
Do they teach you how to use safe techniques in massage school? Why do people still get injured? Which schools in Toronto are good for becoming an RMT? Are the one year programs sufficient to get jobs in clinics and spas?
Physical Therapist And Massage Therapist?
What is the education needed for Massage Therapist and Physical Therapist. If I get a maters degree from an accredited physical therapy program. is that all i would need to become a massage therapist? or what else more?
and i already also know i have to get state license.
please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Which Career Is Better: Massage Therapy Or Physical Therapy Assistant?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 18, 2010
And why?
Interested In Going From Massage Therapy To Physical Therapy?
I’m a licensed massage therapist in SC and am interested in becoming a physical therapist. I need info on: can I use massage education towards this and how much more would I need. Any legitimate info would be greatly appreciated. Have done some research myself but wondered if anyone has done it and could pass on advice. Thank you.
Is $10k Reasonable For Tuition For Massage Therapy?
I’m looking at going to the La James int’l college to do Massage Therapy, to become licensed here in iowa and be able to get jobs starting at $15 like my friends have gotten, but when i went there and got all the info, they told me it was about $10,000 to cover the 650 hour 6-month course, with free lifetime training to pass license renewals, and free lifetime job placement assistance. The $1500 of materials such as table and whatnot, are included in that $10k price tag.
I want a job that i enjoy, that has a strong job market, that i can make a career out of, perhaps expaning into the medical field to do physical therapy or other logical expansions upon this degree. Having a steady income is more important than having a large income. Having a low-stress job that i don’t tire of is important. I used to be a machinist, and could work overtime until i made $50k per year, but i hate everything about that job too much to return to it anymore, and my back has developed issues keeping me from doing that as well. I’m a 22 year old male in good health and physical condition, with a fiance abroad in college for the next 4 years, and have enjoyed doing massage all my life. I figure find a job doing what you enjoy, and you’ll never work another day in your life.
Any advice, opinions, etc? Thanks for input on this.
Any Good Massage Marketing Tips Without Getting Creeps Off The Street?
I have my cards and brochures and local businesses such as physical therapy offices, health food stores. I have package deals and referral programs also. Any other safe marketing ideas to increase clientele base. It’s tough to market in this industry.