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What are the benefits of becoming a Massage Therapist?

I've always been interested in Massage Therapy. I would like to know what are the benefits of becoming a massage therapist, what's a massasge therapist salary, and is massage therapy a good career?

Public Comments

1. Well, if you do it right, massage therapy is a wonderful way to get closer to your lover. Generally, you always have your tools with you (though clearly there are things that can make the experience better (tables, oils, etc)).
2. My mom is one. You loose weight. u get money(based on what u charge) and u might even get a date. The salary is based on what u charge. If you charge 15 an hour....ok. my thing is go for 20. and yes it is a good job
3. You always get to rub people the right way? Benefits and salary would depend on employer, so you would need to check with places that employ massage therapists.
4. Massage Therapy can be a profitable career however it can take years to build a successful practice. You must really like people and be able to separate yourself from others emotions (like a nurse or a doctor). Working in a spa can afford you a steady income and benefits but not the same income as private practice. What you can charge for a massage varies greatly by town/city/state/region. It is a very strenuously job, and most people only stay in the field for 5-8 years due to burnout or injury. I would recommend that if you are interested that find out if any massage schools in your area hold discovery workshops in which you get a one-day crash course. I love my career and don’t regret entering it at all, but I would recommend that you look into it seriously before you make the schooling commitment.
5. Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue Reduces muscle spasms Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work Reduces blood pressure Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain Enhances the health and nourishment of skin Improves posture Strengthens the immune system Treats musculoskeletal problems Rehabilitation post operative Rehabilitation after injury