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I am looking to start school soon for massage therapy. I was wondering if any of you went to school in Florida and what is the best school. I am thinking about Southeastern college or Heritage Institute. I want to specialize in sports massage both say they go over sports massage but I just want to make sure I get the best education for I where I want to work. I want to work in a chiropractors office does anyone have advice in choosing the right school?

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Permalink Reply by Julie Cody on January 3, 2016 at 9:34am

Thank you for the reply. I have checked out the only schools in my area that have massage therapy there are only three good ones. They all have the same basic program. They go over a little of everything and don't concentrate on any one area and I can't find anything that does. The only other massage schools are mainly for spa work. My husband does CrossFit and I do MMA so I already have a good clientele with professional athletes so I want the best school I can find unfortunately Im limited. I also have a Chiropractor that I go to who wants me to get my license and then come see her. Do you have any advice since my choices are limited?

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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on January 4, 2016 at 6:27pm

http://britishsportstherapy.com I like this style a lot.

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Permalink Reply by Gordon J. Wallis on January 5, 2016 at 2:01pm

Pueppi, a very good reality check for new therapists. It aint that easy, usually.
Pueppi Texas said:

I also wanted to comment on this quote: "My husband does CrossFit and I do MMA so I already have a good clientele."

I hope you do end up having a "good clientele"! But, you can't know that, until you graduate and get into practice. Getting these folks into your office will also depend on where you set up, the hours you work, if you have to work at another job while starting your own practice, what you have to charge to keep your doors open, etc.

I don't want to discourage you, but I do want to make you painfully aware that it is more than just knowing people or having friends in a gym, that will provide you with a good clientele.

Additionally, what makes up good clientele? You may find that friends are the worst, if you don't instill boundaries in them from the get-go. And, they may not like those boundaries. Clients who are on-time, *don't* no-show, are clean, are friendly, who refer and who respect your time, are all part of a good clientele. These people may seem great as friends, but may make poor clientele. I just want to make sure you don't assume that, only to find out later that was a mistake... and here you were asking questions and commenting, and yet no one took the time to mention it.

You haven't written much about yourself or your background, so if this sounds harsh, it's only because I do not know where you are coming from. But, I have seen way too many people over the years who think it is simple to build a practice and that all of their friends, colleagues and aquaintances will flock to them. Only to find out that their practice was hindered by many of these people during the growth phase.

Again, my experience will likely be totally different than someone elses, out there.