Posts Tagged Massage
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.
Im A Massage Therapist In Michigan, Im Considering Working At A Physical Therapy Clinic, ?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 6, 2010
im not familiar with the details, the billing, the referrals, insurance. should i do my own billing, should i let the clinic, can anyone give me some info??