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Lost my job

I had a good job with an orthopedic surgeon but his business is in decline since he has turned 72+ and stopped surgery. Scared of the loss of income I

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Practice without massage license in salon?

If someone want to learn and practice in the massage salon, but don't have the license, can he/she allow to work with someone that have massage therapist

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Success depends on your ability to sell

One of the best rewards of working on ship was being able to massage literally hundreds of people over the course of a nine month contract, plus all the

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moved to new york

I got my massage therapist licenses in new jersey in 2007 and all this time i worked in beauty salon as a massage therapist. I moved to New York City

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independent contracting with chiropractor

my massage therapist pays 250$ for rent. and does a 50/50 split of all my patients cash or insurance with no cap. Anyone he brings in on the 4 days that

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Associates Degree versus Certification

I have an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy but not a certification. Is there a difference besides schooling being two years versus the other

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Seeking to work in New York during the summer

I am a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist, and I am trying to find work in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. I actually finished a 1000 hour course

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possible relocation out of state

I currently am state approved in california for a certified massage practitioner, however i noticed that kansas seems to have no requirements, therefore

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Don't be a cash cow for anyone!!

I have been a massage therapist for 8 years and I have worked in many different atmospheres. First thing, if you are just out of school a chiropractic

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How can I open my Tui Na massage place in DC?(License)

I want to open my Tui Na massage place in DC, what kind of license I need? I am not chinese, it's all owned by chinese people, do the chinese people who

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physical therapist and massage therapist good match?

I graduated from Massage therapy school last May of 2011 but have found it very hard to find a job. I'm starting to think its where I live in New Hampshire

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Moving from FL to NY

Hello, I am glad I found this website and hope that someone could help me out. I am a FL licensed MT and would like to transfer my license to NYC. What

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cortiva institute

Cortiva offers 12 or 15 month programs. They give you everything you need to start you classes, including sheets,lotion, books, a bag to carry it all,

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Don't get taken advantage of!!!

I have always been under the impression if you are doing clinical massage it is a 60-40 cut and spa, the other way round 40-60 cut. This being an average,

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Moved to Texas from Maryland

I am a registered massage therapist in Maryland, and I am nationally certified. I just moved from Maryland to Texas and I don't know what I need to do

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Don't Do It!

I've never worked on a cruise ship, but there's no way it would be worth it. You can easily make that kind of money in 2 weeks if you had 3-4 clients

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Spa, Eventually working for myself

I am going to take a CIBTAC course in Swedish massage mainly to help Cancer Patients, My brother and sister in law have both been diagnosed and i really

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New Jersey to Florida??

Hi my name is Eve I am a certified massage therapist in New Jersey planning to move to Florida. I am aware that many states like New York require extra

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Licensed In Iowa 1997 haven't practiced since 2000.

I recently moved to Texas. I am considering getting my license to practice massage here, and I haven't been in school since 1997. Was NCTMB years ago.

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Student massage therapist on Cruise Ship

I am in my second year of massage therapy school and will be graduating in May. I am 24 years old with no wife/kids/house/mortgage...etc and I am wanting

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Massage Therapist School

Choosing the Best Massage Therapist School is a Critical Factor in your Career Success. Read Reviews of the top Massage Certification Programs.

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Transferring Massage Credits

I am thinking of taking massage classes in Thailand. The school is accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education and Thai Massage Council. The certificates

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NCBTMB for 10 years NEED TO WORK IN NYC

I have been NCBMB for 10 years and I want to work in new york under another therapist supervision. Would I be able to do so without being registered to

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Not a Massage Therapist

I am not a massage therapist but I want to open a massage clinic/spa. What will I need to do to accomplish this? ...and is this common? I know that people

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Is massage therapy for me?

I am 42, physically fit (now) have a Master's degree and looking for a career change to make me happy. I have always been told I have the healing touch,

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Overworked/underpaid (warning this is long)

I work at a chiropractor's office full time for $10/hour and do receptionist work when I'm not doing massage. There are NO extras or benefits, except free

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Moving from Washington to Florida

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington State and plan on moving to Florida to practice Massage Therapy. Does anyone know what I need to do? Do

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National University of Health Sciences

National University's programs in massage therapy will challenge you and give you the confidence and skills you need to enter this expanding health care

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national exam

I received my massage training and certificate back in 1994. I have not professionally worked for about two years, and I want to get back to work, however,

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Is this a decent contract? please help

I am a new RMT, and working a chiropractic office. My contract states that I will make: 0-$2000: 60-40 split In excess of 2000 and under 4000: 65-35 In

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I chose diploma

I chose a diploma program 13 years ago because I already had an AA and a BAS degree and I had just completed all the work for an MS degree. I certainly

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Criminal Record

Can you become a Massage Therapist if you have Felonies on your record? (Drug related

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massage classes

I know massage therapy is the right career path for me and i am enrolled at a local community collage to take a massage class for non-majors to be sure

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Moved from Texas to Pennsylvania

Hi, I recently moved from Texas to Pennsylvania and I've been licensed in massage therapy for 6 years. When I got my diploma, the law was different. they

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wanting to move to AZ but im licensed in FL.

I have been a massage therapist in Florida for 5 years. I'm also up to date with my national certification. I was thinking of moving to Arizona. I wanted

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Moving from Florida

I'm moving from Florida to Boston. I won't be there for two long so it would be a waste of my time to transfer my massage Lic. over. My question is do

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moved to ny from ky

I am a LMT in the state of KY but have moved to my home state of NY. I have been turned down as a transfer student at the Finger Lakes School of Massage.

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Spa or solo? keeping the THERAPY in massage therapy

Spa owners generally aren't acquainted with the energetic output (physical, mental, spiritual) it takes to perform an above average massage and tend to

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Hand Size

Hi Everyone Thank you for this page. I am only about 150 cm, and my hand size is quite small compared to most people. Just wondering if this will disadvantage

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Alpha Institute of the Treasure Coast

I highly recommend that you DO NOT attend this school. You will be ill prepared to enter the field of massage therapy. It is staffed with under qualified

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Working with experienced people....

My first massage job was in a spa working with a woman who had been this kind of work for 10 years. She was so willing to share her knowledge and experience

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Working at a Chiropractor's office.

I've been working with a chiropractor for 18years. Not only because it's been convenient, not having to drag my table to different locations, but because

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Unlicenced and Performing Massage

I'm a Certified Medical Assistant getting paid 14/h. I just started working for a multi-specialty clinic in a not so upscale neighborhood. The chiro there

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FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!!!!

I have wanted to be a massage therapist for as long as I can remember. But when I graduated high school I applied too late and decided to go to medical

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What qualities make you a Good Massage Therapist?

How did you know that Massage was a good fit for you? What qualities do you have that helped the most in your massage career? How do i know that Massage

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Using a BSc degree to receive a Licence

Hi i am from the UK and currently hold a BSc degree in sport therapy health and fitness, and am looking at trying to get my licence to treat in the USA

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Moved from NM to MI to TN

I went to school in NM and a state jurisprudence open book test and the NCTMB exam was required, but Michigan only required certification. However, moving

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Working as Employee for Chiropractor in Seattle, Washington

I understand that every market is very different, Seattle, I believe is slightly higher in pay than most places in the U.S. but that is just from what

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practitioner vs therapist in WI

I was informed that I could practice under practitioner until I get through the certification/licensure process in WI? Is this true? I have graduated

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Diploma of Remedial Massage (Australia)

Will my Diploma of Remedial Massage be accepted in California. A member of The Australian Association of Massage Therapists

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