How to choose the massage school that is best for you.
Your career in massage starts with choosing the massage school that will best meet your needs for time and money spent. You will need to be able to pass the licensing requirements in your state which usually is to pass the Massage and…
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Massage Therapist Salary
How much you make as a massage therapist depends on the area you live and the skills you have to negotiate a job in massage or to start and run your own massage business. Currently, massage therapists are in high demand which means…
Massage Licensing Laws
In order to become a massage therapist in the US, you will need to become a licensed massage therapist at least in most states. Only a few states still do not have licensing requirements at this time like Minnesota, Wyoming, Vermont. California has…
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Massage Therapy: Profession or Industry?
A profession is a job that involves complex work, education, training, and certifications. Professions are usually intellectual and require a university degree. Some examples of professions include: Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Economists, Professors, Teachers, Librarians, Architects.A trade is a manual job that requires special training. Tradespeople are trained in a particular trade that often uses physical…
Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)
The Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact) is a proposed program that will help Massage Therapists to be able to work more easily in other states temporarily. The Interstate Massage Compact will be created once 7 states pass a bill making it so. That means legislators in the eligible states will need to write bills and get…
Massage Therapist Job Info: Misclassification of Contractors
In the massage therapy profession, the majority of jobs that are available are employee positions. It is very, very, very, very rare that a massage therapist would be correctly classified as as independent contractor. This makes for some great confusion for many. It is a very complex process to figure out the exact specifications which…
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American Massage Therapy Association Convention 2023
I was able to attend the AMTA Convention as a Board member of my local AMTA-WA chapter. This was my first national convention in all of my 35 years of being a massage therapist. I have to say the very best part was attending the National Board of Massage Meeting the day before the convention…
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The Showdown of Massage Therapy Competitions: Balancing Artistry and Client-Centricity
Massage therapy competitions have become a popular phenomenon in the massage profession/industry, bringing together massage therapists from around the world to showcase their techniques, creativity, and expertise. The rise of these events has also sparked debates about whether they prioritize the artistry of massage over the needs and comfort of the clients. Judging a massage…
It isn’t about the technique…yet it is.
Massage therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques and methods that have evolved over centuries from various cultures around the world. From Swedish massage to Thai massage, deep tissue massage to shiatsu, each approach offers distinct benefits and focuses on different aspects of relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. However, despite the diversity of these…