Posts Tagged Therapy
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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UCSB Physiology, UCD NPB, or UCSD animal physiology/anatomy major for Physical Therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 16, 2012
Question by kthxk: UCSB Physiology, UCD NPB, or UCSD animal physiology/anatomy major for Physical Therapy career?
For undergrad school, assuming I get in all three of these UC’s, I would have a dilemma of choosing Physiology, neuroscience, physiology, and behavior, or animal physiology or the anatomy major to prepare for Physical therapy grad school. I am not sure which one is best as I think some majors will require pointless classes that would not apply to my career. Help!
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Answer by dentalchick2016
make sure you pick a major because you like it, not for the sole purpose of preparing you for grad school….I mean, what if you didnt get into your chosen grad school, would you be happy to make a living w/ your chosen undergrad degree? I’m preparing for dental school, while at first I jumped on the band wagon and chose to major in biology and knowing my passion for music I decided that I should major in music for my plan B, not biology, should dental school not work, after all the committee really doesn’t care what you major in. I hope that helps in some way!
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Cost of insurance for a physical therapy center?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 15, 2012
Question by AhLaLaLa: Cost of insurance for a physical therapy center?
I’m doing a class project where I have to write a business plan for a small physical therapy practice and I need to know what kind of insurance I would want and the approximate cost. It looks like we would need general liability insurance, Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial Property Insurance. Our fictitious business has 3 owners that are also employees. Thank you for your help 
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Answer by mbrcatz
Dude, it depends on a TON of things that you didn’t mention. Do you own the building? How big is it? What protection class, and what construction? What deductible, and what coverages?
You will ALSO need workers compensation, for your three owners who are also employees.
Professional liability will depend on a wild number of factors, but figure $ 5,000 per therapist. Property insurance, figure 8% of the total value of the property, or $ 1,000, whichever is higher. General liability, figure about $ 2500 with three practicioners. Workers comp, figure . . hmm. Three owners, subject to owners minimums, it’s probably going to run you around $ 4500.
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what is a good way to start off a physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 13, 2012
Question by jojo: what is a good way to start off a physical therapy career?
im 15 and i really think this is what i want to do when im older…so is there anything i can do now that will help me out? or maybe within the next couple of years?
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Answer by BuddyGuru
Do well in school so you can get college accepted
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Some questions about the physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 11, 2012
Question by babeegurl494: Some questions about the physical therapy career?
Hey
I have a few questions about this career, I’m considering pursuing it.
Do you think it is going to still be prominent in the next couple years?
What are the pay advantages and disadvantages?
Any interesting information you have about this profession?
Thanks a lot. You obviously can answer as many of the questions as you feel. Thank you for your time.
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Answer by mistify
According to the bureau of labor and statistics, the field of physical therapy is expected to grow “much faster than average” (more than 26%) through 2014.
The payscale is comfortable. The last major survery was completed in 2005 which revealed that most PTs were earning between $ 50-70,000 a year. Yet, the scale is broad with still another 25% earning more than that.
This profession requires you to be a good problem sovler and be able to analyze different situations. You must really enjoy and be comfortable around people.
In the US, it now requires a master’s degree or a doctorate level degree and entrance into PT programs is generally comeptitive. Meaning, just because you meet the minimum requirements does not mean you will be accepted into the program. The APTA has a good section for students on their website at: http://www.apta.org and go to the educational programs section.
The only bad things I predict for the field is if we get a national health care plan. If so, I think a lot of PTs will loose their jobs as the government tries to regulate who gets PT and who doesn’t. The same can be said about any health care professional. The same thing happened when Clinton reformed Medicare…although it needed to be done, many people lost their jobs until they “go the kinks worked out.” So, even if they do, the pendulum will eventually swing back and the job will be in demand again.
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How to open a physical therapy Business?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 10, 2012
Question by Jamorn: How to open a physical therapy Business?
Do I need a PT license or as an owner, I can hire/use license of someone? What legal document or permit do I need? I’m having a clinic in LA, CA.
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Answer by Mary
You must be a PT to run own a practice.
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Questions about the physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 8, 2012
Question by : Questions about the physical therapy career?
Hi, I have done my research and I’m 99% sure that physical therapy is the career for me. I know that the degree takes 7 years to get but is that after you get your AA? And is it like a doctors degree as to where you go to college for 5 years then intern for 5 years? (I know that doctor thing is not correct but you get my point)
Thanks for the help. Planning out my future isn’t as easy as I though it would be.
-Hannah(:
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Answer by Mary
It is about three years after you complete your BS degree. So if you finish in 4 year than it will take you 7 years to become a DPT. A residency or fellowship is not requires as an MD completes but it is an option.
www.apta.org
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I’m undecided if i might want to look into the Physical Therapy career. What should i study in college?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 7, 2012
Question by celeb: I’m undecided if i might want to look into the Physical Therapy career. What should i study in college?
I am going to be a senior in high school and i don’t know what i want to do (which probably isn’t that abnormal). Physical Therapy has always interested me, but i still don’t know for sure. If i got my bachelors degree in something else, say mechanical engineering, would it be very difficult for me to change to physical therapy? Or could i just go to grad school for PT?
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Answer by CanProf
In the United States? See this http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm#training
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what can a pain management clinic do for pain besides physical therapy or exercises?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on March 1, 2012
Question by elle: what can a pain management clinic do for pain besides physical therapy or exercises?
Thanks.
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Answer by SethSpeaks
Well it depends on the source of the pain, and whether it can eventually be resolved or not. One of the things they use a lot especially with back pain is an electronic stimulator. In the case of intractable pain, they may use a pain pump that utilizes morphine or other strong drugs, but they stay away from that in all but the worst of cases like crushed vertebra or other extreme circumstances.
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If I want to open a physical therapy place do I have to be one or hiring one is enough?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on February 28, 2012
Question by : If I want to open a physical therapy place do I have to be one or hiring one is enough?
Hi there and thanks for the help.
If I want to open a physical therapy place, is it required that me as the owner should be a professional or it is sufficient to hire one?
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Answer by Tom Z
You as the owner do not have to be a registered physical therapist. Just as you don’t need to be a chef to open a restaurant. Of course, you have to hire qualified employees if you want a viable business.
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