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This group will discuss all about getting started. We will need some experience for guidance and references as well, I hope everyone will help these beginners across the bridge.
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Lots of Questions
I am getting a lot of questions from therapists just starting out and thought maybe a discussion group could serve as a reference point for them.
This time of transition is a delicate time. So many therapists lose confidence. Do not let this be you. This group is here to help you make it. You ARE one of us!
There is now an alliance forming for therapists and students at the Massage Therapy Alliance of America. Click on this link for details http://www.mtaamassage.org
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Is it a good idea to go into private practice without field experience? 10 Replies
ok. so here is the question. I am a massage therapy student. I will be graduating in september. Two of my classmates want me to join them in renting a commercial property right after we are all…Continue
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Comment by Gloria Coppola on January 29, 2010 at 9:47pm
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Today's Blog: In honor of a former student of mine! A successful Practice
http://massagecareers.blogspot.com/2010/01/successful-practice.html
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Today's Blog: Creating a fund raiser to build our business
http://massagecareers.blogspot.com/2010/01/creating-fund-raiser.html
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Ray, Listen to Dan, Rick and everyone else.
Spas also hire males, chiropractors like to have them work side by side and private practice is also an option.
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Comment by Daniel Lopes on January 28, 2010 at 6:30am
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Ray,
First let me say you are welcome , I hope I was able to help. Now, in answer to your question as to who is going to hire a "newbie", I wouldn't worry about that, just be the best you can and learn all you can. If you are good you will have no problem, I would think. My school has a 90% placement record, so I am not worried about where I'll work. As far as clients not wanting to go to a male therapist my answer is that there are a lot that do. Just keep it professional, and they will be there. That's just how I look at it. I have a long way to go myself, but I think I have worked these things out in my mind, "No worries". I wish you the best of luck Ray in what ever you decide to do...........Dan
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Comment by Darcy Neibaur on January 27, 2010 at 11:38pm
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Massage Envy will. They do an interview process and also a hands on practical that is a full body massage in 50 minutes.
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Comment by Ray Holden on January 27, 2010 at 11:33pm
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Just another question before I head off to bed. What types of businesses will hire a newly licensed therapist? Good night everyone.
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You are so welcome Ryan. hang in there. All the answers will come in due Time.
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Ryan,
Don't even project the clients not wanting a male. Keep it EXTREMELY professional and I have found that once people have a male therapist who is skilled they prefer them in many instances. Male therapists do well in the medical/sports arena too. Many start out in a gym or with a chiropractor. Keep the faith. You will be great! The fact that you are concerned now, shows me you will be successful
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Thanks everyone! I have so much to think about now, lol. Daniel, thanks for helping me put the move into perspective. My massage instructor is from Nebraska and he said he'd help me with whatever I needed to get going there, but there is still alot to hash out with the better half. It's still a year and a half away anyways, so anything could happen! I could have a booming private practice here in Houston by then, lol! Mike, I do plan on adding more tools. There's just so much out there to learn, :o). DT and Sports will be what I want to start with. I definitle want to learn Thai, NMT, MFR, and so many others. I figured if I was going to start somewhere, it'll be with those 2. Darcy, thank you again with the feedback for Massage Envy. From what I've heard, it may not be a bad place to get alot of experience, fast. There would be so many types of people walking through the doors, it would be a great learning experience. The only thing I would worry about, as you pointed out, is the Clients not wanting to be with a Male therapist. I've been suprised at how many people will actually let me give them a massage now, so I'm hoping that translates to success later in business. We'll see though. Thanks again, everyone, for the great feedback! It is much appreciated!
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I have been getting so many questions on how to choose a massage school.
Here's by blog:
http://massageschoolsinnorthcarolina.blogspot.com/
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