what is an average salary for a massage therapist?
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WELL IT REALLY DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE AT AND YOUR REPUTATION AND WHAT KIND OF MASSAGE.USUAL AROUND 30-40 A MASSAGE OR HOUR.IN FLORIDA YOU MAKE A KILLING AT IT!IT ALSO DEPENDS ON IF YOU WORK FOR A COMPANY OR INDEPENDENTLY
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Well, of course this depends on your experience, your expertise in which field and where you live.\nI have provided a link that helps with finding average salaries in specific areas. good luck
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In the midwest it is typically anwywhere from 8.50 to 10.00 an hour depending on where you live and what type of clinic you start out in.\n\nIf you want a better idea for the starting range in your area, I would go to a job search site like Monster.com and do a search, a lot of times they will have the salary to be paid on there.
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Depends on where you live and how the market is paying.  In California, where the cost of living is high, some hygienists are making upwards of 100k a year including production.  In other areas you can make 60K a year.  I believe the national average is around 45-50k a year.  It is a great paying job and very rewarding.  It can be hard on the hands so make sure that you take care of them from the beginning.  Using an ultra-sonic scalar helps take some of the wear and tear off of your hands.  Use them whenever you can.  Also make sure that your instruments are very sharp to save you from finger-pulling a lot.  Doing a lot of stretching excesses during the day can help.  Proper positioning of your body is important.  Legs at a ninety degree angle in relation to the floor and feet planted firmly on the floor helps a lot.  Hygiene is a wonderful career but can be very stressful.  Just remember that it is a job and don't take the job home with you.
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As far as I'm concerned the best Massage therapy schools in America are the UCMT network of schools. For the reason that they have 115.5 hrs of clinic working on the public before you graduate, and the most comprehensive anatomy class. Without anatomy its hard to look at the body and see the different aspects of it and have a clear understanding of what they are telling you and what that problem may be realted to. Day and evening classes to suit both and lifetime placement all adds up.
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I think massage therapy is both physically and mentally beneficial. It releases stress, can physically resolve issues if you let your masseuse know what you are suffering from. A benefit also comes from the fact that you are doing something wonderful for your self! \n\nI have a massage once a week during my busiest time of year, once  a month otherwise.\n\nI also believe in reflexology. I have this type of therapy several times a year.
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No, I am not massage therapist, but here are resume that can you help out.\nhttp://www.rileyguide.com\nhttp://www.susanireland.com\ntry monster, careerbuilder career center on resumes, interviews, tips and etc.
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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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it all depends on region, but a good place to start is:\n\nwww.salary.com
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Use the below for the salary range, I found it to be $47K to $53K and MedHunters is a good website for finding openings.
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This really depends on where you live. It can be anywhere between $125 and $1000 depending on the therapy, etc. per visit.
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In the US, you can no longer get an entry level degree for PT  as a bachelor's degree.  It is at least a master's or doctorate level degree...time from undergraduate to degree completion ranges from 6-7 years.  Once awarded a PT, degree, average salary in the US is approximately $60,000 a year for someone with serveral years experience...it is considerably less for a new graduate...so plan on around $4-5000 a month as opposed to the figure mentioned above.  It is a highly competitive enrollment that requires significant backround in chemistry, physics, biology and psychology...however enrollment has dropped in the last serveral years making it "easier" to get in...it also requires an English proficiency exam for foreign educated students.  \n\nNow, if you want to become a physical therapy ASSISTANT...this is a two year degree...it is considerably easier (one of my classmates was a PTA before she became a PT), but the pay is significantly less...the average salary in the US for a PTA ranges between $30,000-$35,000 a year ...or less than $3000 a month.  \n\nHowever, for those who work for staffing agencies, these folks make considerably more.  Yet, they are frequently displaced and rarely develop any rapor or mentorships with any co-workers because they are moved so frequently...it's defintely not the ideal setting for a new graduate.  \n\nI cannot comment on nursing since I am a PT, but it sounds like you are not getting the whole picture from your friend's dad.
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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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Well - I'm a massage therapist and physical therapist with over 15 years of experience.  I think it depends upon the therapist/patient or client relationship - I have always been professional and never had any problems.  I am also married with one son - I think that makes guys feel safe.  I think it also depends upon how much pain or discomfort you are in - if you need help and are in a lot of pain and know that I could help you, wouldn't you be willing to put those feelings aside?
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You might want to check with the spa/ salon first.  I bought a friend a gift certificate for a massage at a spa with all-inclusive prices - that is, the price of the service included the tip.  On the one hand, that's bad, because it doesn't give the client the latitude to withhold a tip if the service is bad.  On the other, my friend didn't have to worry about coming up with money for the tip.\n\nVisit the spa/ salon's website (if it has one), or else call, make your appointment and ask the person who answers the phone about their pricing/tipping policies.  She or he will be happy to tell you, and probably gets asked this question often.\n\nEnjoy it!
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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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Someone else on Yahoo recently asked a similar question and my response would be the same...\n\nConsider speaking on massage. As a former massage therapist, I used to offer programs on "self help" massage. In other words, I would teach a combination of bodywork movements done by the client or with the help of a partner. This includes the use of hands, stretching, and commercial or homemade massage tools. Such programs focus on the science of massage; in other words, the reasons why specific movements benefit the body or a health condition. Whereas, the art lies in the personality and passion that blend each movement together into the dance that comes from a professional massage.\n\nBesides the potential for direct income from public speaking, there are other professional benefits. Public speaking provides name recognition. It sets you above the competition. Even if the presentation is free, when an organization hires you to speak, it conveys a sense of endorsement. After all, as a speaker on massage, you must be a great massage therapist!\n\nPublic speaking puts you in front of potential massage clients. Because they come to your program for the opportunity to learn, their natural sales resistance is lowered. Compare self-help massage programs to a first aid course. You learn to treat minor ailments, but still go to the doctor for acute problems and a periodic check-up. Since nothing can replace a professional massage, the audience will automatically think of you when seeking a personal therapist.\n\nPromoting yourself as a personal consultant is a logical extension to public speaking. There were certain techniques that I did not teach in my programs because it would have been almost impossible to demonstrate in a group setting. However, I easily taught these techniques to one or two people who would pay for my time as a consultant.\n\nPublic speaking allows you to market other products and services. Let’s say you are affiliated with a spa. It should be relatively easy to weave discussion of these spa services into your massage program. But what if you are an independent practitioner? Using the spa example, find one locally who would help cover your normal speaking fees in return for mentioning their spa services and providing marketing materials during the program. This allows you to charge lower speaking fees, while getting in front of potential massage clients.\n\nThe marketing value of a presentation extends beyond the program itself. Most organizations hosting your presentation will publicize the event. Even people who do not attend might read the information or hear about you from other attendees.