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Las Vegas, NV massage therapy career

I just want to be nosey & find out from those of you who live in Las Vegas how successful you can be in the massage field. I am from central Pennsylvania & it is very hard to find a massage job that can utilize you more than 3-5 massages a week. I went to school for massage because this is where my real passion lies but I am finding it very difficult to survive financially from this chosen career. I have a part time position at a spa that hasn't given me any appointments since early October because their business has died off for the winter season. I am looking at possibly relocating to a bigger city where I may have a better chance of actually being able to practice massage. Is there enough money to be made in the massage field in Las Vegas to support myself without having to work the 2 extra jobs that I do now?

Any help or pointers about working in Las Vegas versus the cost of living would be excellent. I don't want to make such a big leap without knowing if in the end it will be worth it.

Thank you to any/every one that takes the time to help out a struggling massage therapist in boring PA.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on December 11, 2010 at 2:06pm

Hi Michelle,

Glad to help! Lots of folks seem to be feeling like you. Here is a group of over 500 Las Vegas Therapists that may be able to really give you an idea of working out there. Best of luck ... "Keep the Faith!"

http://www.meetup.com/LVMTgroup/

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Permalink Reply by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on December 12, 2010 at 1:23pm

Hi Michelle!

I've been a therapist here in Las Vegas for seven years now. Yes, there are opportunities here, but the economy here is still in a recession. It's tough to say if you can succeed or not, as I don't know anything about you. Are you looking to work for yourself or someone else? Every large hotel and casino has a spa with therapists, yet that's not the only avenue. Every neighborhood from Henderson to Summerlin has day spas and such that employs therapists.

With that said, there are many massage therapists here looking for work. How are your communication skills? Do you have a great cover letter and resume? The first step is in 'selling yourself,' not your massage skills. Obviously you need great skills but you need to get that interview first! Once you get in front of them then you must ask to 'demo' your skills.

Feel free to contact me in private to discuss this further if you'd like.

Kris

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Permalink Reply by Amy - LMT & Licensed Esthetician on December 13, 2010 at 10:26am

If you are anywhere near the Pittsburgh area Spa-nique would be available to you. Check out www.spa-nique.com for information about the company.