I am considering going back to school to become a massage therapist or esthetician but I am not sure which would generate the most income in Louisville,KY.  Can any experieced massage therapists or esthetician help me out with what I can expect to make and what are the pros/cons of each field.
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Hey!  I just graduated massage therapy school here in Ohio , and I will be taking the state medical board exam in June, since massage is regulated by the state medical board here.  Once licensed, I will be going into private practice and my income will be $55 - $60 per hour, which after taxes is still good money.  I have never been so happy either - massage is a great field to get into with tons of opportunities for employment.  If you enjoy caring for people I strongly recommend a career in massage therapy!  If you wanna talk or need anything massage related just e-mail me!  Good luck!
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I am a massage therapist as are many of my friends.  I work in the spa setting and I have a friend who works in the chiropractic setting.  She rarely receives tips from her clients.  But really, tipping is a personal decision.  If you feel like he/she really did help you, and you can afford to tip them...it is always greatly appreciated.
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LOL\nLet's discuss business topics.\n\nNo, you don't need any business savvy or experience to join, but you do need to acquire it to stay in business.\n\nThe first thing we do is examine our market.  We do not accept one liners, we do the research.  \n\nMy primary sales are not to my friends and family.  My circle is just not big enough to earn a lucrative income, therefore, I use all of the modern day marketing tools available to me.\n\nMy network of people are busy selling every day.  Some are selling our product in their place of business such as salons and chiropractic offices as well as Dentist's offices.  Others sell the product in markets, but all have the same focus...Sell the product.\n\nNot sure what you mean by the whole basis is set up so that no individual should ever have to do enough sales to support themselves.  That just doesn't sound like wise business savvy to me and whoever told you that was misinformed.  Everyone needs to build their business from the bottom up which means promoting enough sales to support themselves.\n\nI think most people choose a career based on all the things they can buy with their earnings such as homes, nice cars, and most importantly, investments.  I think if someone were offered a promotion in their current job and told that they could afford to live a better lifestyle based on the salary offered, most would make that emotional choice to better themselves and provide things for their families that they otherwise could not.  I would say that applies to any line of work.\n\nI hope this clarifies things for you.\nI'm starting to think you post these questions because you secretly love to hear from me!  wink!  wink!
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Dermatology would be my top choice.  The other fields require working or being on-call 24 hrs a day.  There are less emergencies in the dematology field, so there would be a better chance of just working regular office hours, thus giving you a chance to have a normal life outside of work.
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do you have your massage therapist liense? If you do then you also need to get a form of teaching degree. Ask your a massage instructor how they got to be a teacher.
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If you have already finished the course or are about to finish it, then you have done well.  I understand it is one of the most difficult certificate programs to complete!  Congratulations!\n\nThere is a big market for massage therapists, although they are getting to be more prevalent than they once were.  You may want to have connections with a clinic or hospital, in so much as it would be nice to have a referral from them to help you as you build your business.  You may want to offer free massages to counselors and others who might want to offer referrals to their clients.\n\nI wish you well.
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I just finished a dental assistant course and hopefully will go back to school in a few years to become a dental hygienist.  I hear the pay is good in certain states.  Also, you have to be sure, wherever you are, that there is a high demand on the career of your choice, unless you're willing to relocate.  I love the dental field and am looking forward to continuing my education.  Good luck.
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I would contact the Steiner Education Group..many of their massage, and facial students get employment on the cruise lines. You could also try contacting each of the Cruise Lines directly.\n\nGood Luck!
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Swedish massage is one of the more relaxing types.  Shiatsu is more Asian and it has to do with certain points or tsubos of the body.  Deep tissue is only working further into the tissue and I would more than likely recommend this to only experienced people in massage or athletes because it releases more of the body's toxins.  Thirty minutes is more than enough time to get a massage, however, an hour is the time that is most requested.\nBy the way, licensed massage therapists are NOT allowed to "suck you off", and in fact, that is why we are no longer called "Masseuses or Masseurs" and we have an established licensing and certification program.  It is 500 hours in an approved massage school in Arkansas, with most of those hours dedicated to learning anatomy, physiology, and technique.
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Check with your high school's guidance counselor's office. when I was in school, our school received phone calls from local businesses looking for cashiers, inventory clerks, office people, and other employees. Those employers were sensitive to the available hours that the students could work. The money wasn't great but the experience in business sure was. You have NOTHING to lose by asking about it. If that doesn't work out, look into your own business. Why not make 100% profits after taxes and expenses???
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My daughter didn't know what she wanted to do after graduating high school, so spent the next year working in a resort community. After getting to know the police officers there, she started to look into being a police officer. She's now close to graduating from college, and is attending the police academy. What I'm saying is that many kids don't know what they want to be until they get involved with something. Then, their natural talents kick in, and they begin to realize what they're good at. So, look at your talents. What are you really into? What feels more like fun than work? I think it's great to hear someone say that they get to work at what they love and ,oh by the way, they get paid to do it too! When you're excited about your job, you know that that's where you need to be. Whether that's waitressing or wheeling & dealing with corporations, enjoying your job is much better for you all around. Of course, having ANY job now days is better than nothing. I guess you need to look at the reasons behind you wanting to transfer. Don't just go to a college because of where it's located. That can get boring really quick. Look at what they have to offer. Also, look at your own talents. Line up what you have with what these colleges have to offer and see what sticks out. If your grades have been really decent, most colleges would be glad to have you. If your grades weren't so hot, you might consider going to a tech school, and get trained for a specific trade. It's cheaper and quicker. Hope you have much success in your career choice. <*)))><
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You need to find out if gratuity was already added in. Most spa salons already add it into their pacakges. If it has I always add a little more depending on the type of service, was it good?, would you go back, was she/he nice so on and so fourth. I am a hairdresser and work in a salon and 20 % is always nice.
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Massage therapists held about 97,000 jobs in 2004. About two-thirds were self-employed. Of those self-employed, most owned their own business, and the rest worked as independent contractors. Others found employment in salons and spas; the offices of physicians and chiropractors; fitness and recreational sports centers; and hotels. About three-quarters of all massage therapists worked part-time or had variable schedules, although as mentioned earlier many massage therapists who work 15 to 30 hours per week consider themselves to be full-time workers.\n\nEmployment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average over the period from 2004 to 2014 as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy.\n\nMedian hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities earned, were $15.36 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.78 and $23.82. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $32.21. Generally, massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their income as gratuities. For those who work in a hospital or other clinical setting, however, tipping is not common.
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I have looked up music therapist on a website that my school uses to help kids see what type of career they would like to do and music therapist isn't in it.  Instead i found Music teacher/instructor and they make $25,000 - $50,000 with benefits. Don't know if that helped but it was worth a chance.
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A massage school has discounted massages supervised by instructors.   But -- you also put your question under pain/pain management.  If you have back problems I would only go to a professional physical therapist/massage therapist who specializes in manipulating the spine.
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I live in New Hampshire.. and I am a energy healer and aromatherapy, plus ma sages and here there is no real regulation for massages.. though it would be good to get your certification that way if you decide to move to another state you will be covered. To take the test you can use the time you have been doing it as credit which is really better then any school.. So I say take the test it for the sky is the limit in the Field.
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whatever u know and love... do that... you should do what you think you would do best. if you like art, i would recommend art therapy. you could also simply major in psychology.\n it's all about what makes u you. \ni would suggest that you pick something that suits your needs. \nif u like something, go with that. don't pick the thing that someone tells you to just b/c they think that is what you should do and what you would make money with. do what makes you happy = ]