Is Massage Therapy school worth the cost?
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Many who enter the field of massage therapy say it's a physically demanding but rewarding job. Having received an excellent massage education, I believe the right school for you is out there and can be found with a little research.
Try out a public clinic of a massage school you're interested in. Inquire about tuition/fees and call the financial aid department.
You'll find that it can cost a bit to get started (table, insurance, certification, license, cream, supplies).
I had enough financial aid for everything I needed to start legally massaging in my state.
The career is rewarding, and if you choose to work independently, you'll find your income is only limited by your ability to massage.
Full-time therapists looking to massage long term works about 20 hours per week. It doesn't sound like a lot, but you'll be tired!
Be careful! Overzealous newbies love the big bucks from working more than that, but they don't last more than five years or so.
Best of luck!
I saw a commercial for this last night and was wondering the same thing. I know someone who does it, but he has drug problems, etc so is not a good example. I think if you get a job in a sports field or in a fancy salon you could make a bundle.
It is. Although check prices in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It may be cheaper to go there and learn real Thai massage.
Being on the receiving end of GOOD massage therapy (that includes cranial sacral, myofacia (sp??) ... I have a few thoughts.
You can probably make pretty good money - especially in vegas (I've tipped $25 for an hour $100 massage - and I'm POOR).
Keep in mind you will not only be on your feet all day, but you will be using hand and arm muscles intensively ALL day. I have to guess carpul tunnel syndrome would also be a concern. This seems like this could be a burnout job - after 10-15 years.
BUT BELIEVE ME - people will LOVE you! and you will be providing an excellent service. Maybe put aside "x" amount of years to do this; put aside some cash. And this could be an excellent choice for you!
I went to Phillips' School of Massage in Nevada City, CA in the early '90's. It is to this day one of the best things I've EVER done with my life. I want to go back to do graduate studies or to teach. I still work in the field today and it is amongst my favorite things to do still. It is not the only way I support myself, but that is a choice. It doesn't have to be this way. It would have been worth it to go, even if it cost four or five times as much. I've also studied w/ other teachers and practitioners. Phillips' is still the best possible place in the world for me.
If you are really committed to working full time as a LMT. I went to a few tours in Arizona just for a certificate it was around 15K. I looked into community college and it was a fraction of the cost and I got a degree at the same time. I think I paid 3K.
if that is what you are interested in...
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