Career questions tagged massagetherapy
What are good methods to train yourself for long massage sessions??
I'm currently going to school for Massage Therapy. I love the idea of healing the body and providing therapeutic relief for others, but I'm not sure if I currently have the attention span to perform 60 - 90 minute sessions, which are the standard for a booking. As of now, I can only last about 15 - 20 minutes (terrible I know). Of course, I want to be able to strengthen this, so are there any personal methods or mental exercises that I can do to help?
How do I manage my time going into a trade school?
I am a 28 year old mom of two, who works full time as well. I am going back to school to be a massage therapist and I am wondering what are the best time management strategies so that I can find success in my studies and balance life? #Fall25
What other paths outside of massage should I take?
I have been an LMT going on five years now and I am MENTALLY drained. Physically I am fine and could honestly do this back to back and not burn energy at all. Mentally I am drained, and every time I work on a client I feel like crying after. I'll make it simple. I am an introvert and single ( I have never been good at personal relationships) therefore I feel like I don't have a lot of emotional support to be able to offer much to clients. Although I'm very good and knowledgeable at massage, I lack emotional fulfillment . It's hard to feel someone's cup when mine is almost empty. I do want to stick with or in the massage world but I can't devote anymore than two days anymore working on people. I am mentally drained. What other routes can I take. What are some other good jobs/hustles to make ends meet?
What's the best path to earn the most money after graduating massage school?
I'm going to school at National Holistic Institute in Sacramento and plan to either stay in the area or move elsewhere in California. #spring25
What are some of the best ways for a massage therapist stay physically fit and maintain the stamina to work fulltime?
career longevity, fitness, massage therapy
How to become a massage therapist?
Tell us everything we need to do to become a massage therapist. Note: Given the growing interest in the massage therapy field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
If you are in this career field, looking at where you are now and how you started. What would you have done differently?
I am 17 and I have been around horses for 11 years. I have volunteered working at a barn, I have taken horse back riding lessons for 11 years. I worked at a barn cleaning draft horse stalls and stacking hay, I am also currently working 5 days a weeks at a barn caring for and working the horses. I am passionate about horses and couldn't imagine doing anything else! One day I hope to have my own business with massage therapy for horses. #horselife #horsegirl #massagetherapy #business
Would I move up say in a horse breeding facility faster with an Associates in Equine Health and Complimentary Therapies than if I did not have that degree?
I am 17 and I have been around horses for 11 years. I have volunteered working at a barn, I have taken horse back riding lessons for 11 years. I worked at a barn cleaning draft horse stalls and stacking hay. I am also currently working 5 days a week at a barn caring for and working the horses. I am passionate about horses and couldn't imagine doing anything else! One day I hope to have my own business with massage therapy for horses. #horselife #horsegirl #massagetherapy #business
What would be the best way to get started in this career field, volunteering or an internship?
I am 17 and I have been around horses for 11 years. I have volunteered working at a barn. I have taken horse back riding lessons for 11 years. I worked at a barn cleaning draft horse stalls and stacking hay. I am also currently working 5 days a week at a barn caring for and working the horses. I am passionate about horses and couldn't imagine doing anything else! One day I hope to have my own business with massage therapy for horses. #horselife #horsegirl #massagetherapy #business
If you could change anything about this life style or the job what would you change?
I am 17 and I have been around horses for 11 years. I have volunteered working at a barn, I have taken horse back riding lessons for 11 years. I worked at a barn cleaning draft horse stalls and stacking hay, I am also currently working 5 days a week at a barn caring for and working the horses. I am passionate about horses and couldn't imagine doing anything else! One day I hope to have my own business with massage therapy for horses. #horselife #horsegirl #massagetherapy #business