Being a male massage therapist?

by Jeremy Murray

Apr 28, 2017

I am planning on massage school in August and am wondering if I will have a hard time finding a job as a male. I've heard males work more in Dr's offices and less in spas due to females being the preferred therapist. How much of this is true? 

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    Mattias Crispién

    Not true. I have alot of male friends that is a successful massage therapist.

    May 8, 2017

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    Gordon J. Wallis

    Im male, and been a massage therapist for thirty years. That means I'm successful. All that being said..... I have lost work thousands of times simply because I'm male. Here is an article on the subject. It's the truth.

    http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/726/Mal...

    May 8, 2017

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    André Cross LMT CNMT

    There is significant truth to gender preference. In spa settings the perception is more pampering focused. In medical settings the perceptions are less pampering focused and more wellness/rehab focused. 

    May 11, 2017