massage and bodywork professionals
Massage in a Chiropractic Setting
It is no secret that massage and chiropractic make a dynamic combination. This group is for massage professionals who work in a chiropractic clinic, work on a referral basis with chiropractors, or looking to work in this environment.
Raises
I am a new LMP and have only been working as a massage therapist in the chiro clinic I work at for 3 months. My boss (DC) told me that he would start me out at $20 an hour because I am a new therapist and then in 3 months give me a review and a raise. I now in most jobs raises can look like anything from 15 cents to a dollar or two, but it seems LMP wages tend to be in like $5 increments? Atleast that's what I've observed. We are a very small practice and kind of like family so he is open to my input so I'm thinking $25 an hour- $5 raise sounds fair. Any thoughts??? Obviously I want to be respectful and see how the review goes but I just want to atleast have in my mind what I believe is fair.
Trina Throckmorton
Aug 17, 2011
Jimswife
I know this is an older post. Just curious to how this worked out for you Trina. I am a new LMT working in a chiropractor's office. Have been for approx. 4 months now. Not sure what the "going rate" is.
Jan 29, 2012
Trina Throckmorton
I actually ended up quitting that Chiro office because of other issues, but the DC did tell me before I left that he was planning on giving me a $5 raise. So from what I've heard the going rate can vary from city to city, but usually a raise is like a few dollars to five dollars? The next Chiro place I worked at gave me $5 more dollars to the hour. My biggest piece of advice is to know your value and to not be afraid to ask for what you think you're worth. What's the worst that could happen? They say no or give you a little less than what your high aim was...which would probably still be more than if you shot low.
Jan 30, 2012