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Learn how to use massage therapy techniques for scoliosis neck and shoulder pain with expert tips from a certified and licensed massage therapist in this free online massage video clip.
Expert: Alexson Roy
Bio: Alexson Roy has been certified and licensed as a massage therapist for over 8 years.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Duration : 0:1:31
I’m trying top go to school for it when I’m alright financially. The school probably won’t be that hard, but I know that the business part will be. I just wanna know where can I go online or who can I call about this. Also I want to open up a massage therapy spa when I complete my schooling for everything.
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you’re interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Success Beyond Work: What Prosperous Massage Therapists Know–Minimum Work, Maximum Profits, and a Sellable Business by Colleen Holloway
* Marketing Massage: How to Build Your Dream Practice by Monica Roseberry
* The Educated Heart: Professional Guidelines for Massage Therapists, Bodyworkers and Movement Teachers by Nina McIntosh
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
So, if I were to open a business in massage therapy, exactly how much would it cost?
Aside from education, how much would it cost for the massage tables, oils, and lotions and all the requirements needed to open a business in massage therapy?
I’m so sick & tired of non-answers from one particular massage practitioner who doesn’t have anything concrete to offer except her own services that I’ve spent time gathering REAL figures for you.
I am assuming you want to open a practice for one person (you), working 5 days a week. I did the same thing 4 years ago and spent around $8,000. Here’s what I bought:
Electric table, $1,500
Table accessories (heating pads, bolsters, breast pillows, pregnancy pillows, neck rolls, etc) $500
12 sets of very nice 800-thread-count linens, $650
Set of hot stones with warmer, $100
Paraffin bath and wax, $150
4 gallons of lotion with holsters from Biotone, $200
Cleaning supplies (vacuum, dusters, gallon of Simple Green) $250
Computer and nice speakers, $750 (I use free online music and scheduling/billing software, links posted below)
First & last month’s rent with deposit, $2,000. ($750 per month rent plus $500 security deposit)
Marketing (business cards, web site/Google keywords & maps, yellow pages), $500
Misc furniture and accessories (tables, chairs, decorations) around $1,000
The first space I rented had 3 treatment rooms. As I added therapists I outfitted each room for about $3,000 each. Then I added laundry facilities for $2,000, including plumbing and washer/dryer.
I bought very nice things that would last a long time. I have a friend who opened her business for $1,500 on a single room buying the cheapest used stuff she could find, but she’s already replacing things after 2 years. In the long run it’s best to buy good stuff.
Good luck to you!
How to add lotion to hot stone massage therapy in this free massage therapy video.
Expert: Jinilee Reavis
Bio: What first started the idea of Massage Therapy as being my career was knowing I could expand my knowledge to allow me to fully reach my goal in Making a difference.
Filmmaker: Mark Sullivan
Duration : 0:1:23
For those who are currently in the massage therapy field, what things worked or not worked for you? Would there be a different route you would have taken in this field? I also want to take into account tuition, accreditation, instructors, etc…?
Choose a massage school that is best for you -one that will meet your needs for a learning environment and your learning style. Do your research on the various schools. Visit them and talk to the teachers, the students and recent grads and past grads.
If I was going to do it over, I probably would go to college for marketing and business and hire some poor massage therapist to do all the work while I go on vacations and go to various spas.
The biggest thing is that it is really more about learning to take care of yourself -not taking care of others. It is about the money despite what you may think as you need money in order to continue being in business and paying the bills etc.
CA is one of the worst states for becoming a massage therapist as far as licensing requirements. Each city has different requirements.
Has anyone been able to get massage therapy covered by Aetna? Chiropractic therapy is usually covered, but can massage therapy be "bundled" into this?
It doesn’t matter that you have Aetna. Each plan is different. One person may have an Aetna plan that covers something and another person’s Aetna plan may not cover it.
Maybe if you went to a pain center…it might be covered…that’s just a guess though.
The smallest hot stones can be used on the face, where massage is more delicate overall. Practice hot stone massage therapy with this free massage video.
Expert: Nicole Aleskas
Bio: Nicole graduated from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and has seven years of experience practicing massage in deep tissue, myofascial release, prenatal, Swedish relaxation modalities.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:42
In the past, I have had a combination of massage therapy and stretching to help relieve tightness and discomfort in a tight knee joint following an injury as part of rehabilitation for that knee. I am hoping that there are also similar techniques for alleviating tightness in the hips. Does anyone know of such a regimen for the hips (involving stretching and massage)?
Yes. Massage and stretching can be very helpful with improving the range of motion, fluidity and flexibility of any major joint of the body. Of course, if any injuries or conditions are involved, then special precautions are warranted. The key to any stretch and exercise routine is consistency. The proper consistent stretch routine would probably offer longer lasting affects than just massage itself. The massage work may hasten the flexibility gains and help you work through deep-seated tension throughout the hips, thus allowing quicker release of these areas. One consideration is why are the hips so tight? Are you continuing to do something in your daily routines that create this tightness? If there is something identified, can that be altered to decrease its affects on the hips? Types of massage to look for in therapists would be medical massage, sports massage, myofascial release and/or neuromuscular therapy certifications or training. Special considerations to biomechanics and muscle re-education are typically part of the training to help people with exactly what you are looking to find. Physical therapy might be another avenue to try as well. All therapists will have different approaches, so keep looking for that combination that will work for you. I wish you well in your pursuit.
I’m interested in changing careers and would like to do a massage therapy course, and to get away from office work. I’d like to do a course part time while still working my day job. Can anyone suggest a good place in Sydney to get a massage therapy qualification?
just go to any college or university. Community colleges are better if you have a busy schedule.
A trigger point massage targets specific points in the body located on sensitive areas of the muscle, and manipulating these trigger points helps to relieve pain in other areas. Understand the trigger point massage method with advice from an experienced massage therapist in this free video on massage.
Expert: Sundae Thomas
Contact: www.Naturalsundae.com
Bio: Sundae Thomas has been a massage therapist for almost a decade. She is the owner of Natural Sundae in Land of Lakes, Fla.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:2:35
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