how do i open a massage therapy school in california?
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1st thing you will need to do is go to the Better Business Bureau and find out what the criteries are for opening any higher educational school..\n\nAlso check out Naturalhealers.com and look for other schools within your state call them and talk to their Admin staff to see if you can get an appt with their Board of regents pick their brain.. Find any and all massage convention and talk with others... Good luck..
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Massage for starters!
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It depends what state your in. California requires that you have a license and you can contact the licensing office at (916) 229-4530.
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Please try:\n\n     www.cya.ca.gov\n\ngood luck.
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Start here:\n\nhttp://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/California
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Home School Legal Defense Association is a great resource.  You can get started by visiting their site at: http://www.hslda.org .  They have information by state, including the forms necessary to enroll and the laws of each state concerning enrollment.  I would start there.\n\nAlso, here is a list of home school support groups in California.  You may want to be in touch with a local group.  It's good to meet people who are already experienced and can help you with the enrollment process, etc.  http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/default.asp?State=CA&b2=View+Groups\n\nGood luck.
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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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It's a good idea to decide what type of massage you want to do. Relaxation? Sports massage? There are so many different types. Look into schools in your area. Any reputable school will let you stop in & check it out. Talk to the students. Does the school have a job placement policy? Find out what is needed for licensing or certification in your state. Are you comfortable touching strangers? Having to massage hairy backs & funky feet? There is a lot of literature out there to get info. It's also a good idea to check out the number of massage therpists in your area. Is there room for 1 more or is your area so over populated with them that there isn't enough business? The income can be very sporadic. A bunch of clients for a couple of months, then none for a couple of weeks. Check out these websites. They have a lot of great info.\nhttp://www.massagetherapy.com/home/index.php\nhttp://www.amtamassage.org/default.aspx
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Go to CalGOLD Database of California. Select the business type (they don't have a listing for handyman but they have electrical contractor, masonry contractor, etc), select your city/county and the database will show you the permits and requirements you need to do to start your business:\n\nhttp://www.calgold.ca.gov/Default.asp?VW=OUT&TOP=N&KYWD=
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Holistic schools. On Long Island, New York, there is a school that teaches holistic health, acunpunture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy. It's called New York College. It's in Syosset, New York.Just remember it's a non-traditional college. You don't need high SAT scores or high grades to get in.
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Check out this site.. It might help http://www.naturalhealers.com/qa/massage.html#q9a\n\n\nAlso contact NCBTM they might help \n\nNational Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork - NCBTMB is a nationally recognized credentialing body formed to set high standards for those who practice therapeutic massage and bodywork.\n8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 \n(800) 296-0664 or (703) 610-9015.\nwww.ncbtmb.com
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For the most part, massage therapists arent salaried.  They get a percentage of the fee the client is paying. On the low end it is usually 50/50.  ok is 60/40.  If you can get 70/30 you are doing pretty good.  The problem isnt the money.....the challenge is getting the clients.  Once you can overcome that...you are home free.
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Better Business Bureau has nothing to do with licenses and permits. Start by going to the California Business Portal operated by the Secretary of State. They have a list of requirements as to how to start a business in California http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm\n\nThen go to CalGOLD (California Government Online to Desktops). While they do not specifically issue the licenses, their database lists all the requirements for all types of businesses run in California and where you can get the necessary permit. They even give you the address and phone numbers of the agencies you have to go to for all the requirements. You will be asked what county you want to operate and their database will show results specific to that county.\n\nI did a search for the hair salon business as well as the Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services, and CalGOLD's database shows that the following are permits you need to get:\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.\n- Burglar Alarm Permit\n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate) Required for all entities doing business within city/county limits.\n- Fire Department Permit - Fire Protection: All businesses subject to annual inspection of facility.\n- Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit: Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system\n- Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance,conditional use permit\n- Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permit, parking regulations.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment.\n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used\n- Barbering and Cosmetology License: Barbers, cosmetologists, electrologists, estheticians, manicurists, barber and cosmetologists instructors, and apprentices of the aforementioned, must be licensed.\n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Occupational Safety and Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. \n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.\n\nThis is a long list of requirements (California is not known as one of the easiest states to do business in). I suggest you go to CalGOLD and check out what you need to run your business.\n\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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The median expected salary for a typical Massage Therapist in Los Angeles, CA is $56,563.
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Start here, it will get you going in the direction you need.\nhttp://www.corr.ca.gov/Visitors/index.html
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WHERE in California are you?  Go to www.MikeRuss.org for locations.  I went to the one in Anaheim, CA to get my Life Agent license, but they also do P&C as well as Real Estate.  Good luck.
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No degree required. That's what's awesome about the good ol' USA. Anyone can be an entrepreneur. \n\nShe will need to start with a permit from the health department, which will inspect her facility. Their number is 334-745-5765. Next she will need a state and county business license, which she can get from Lee County. \nTheir website is with is: http://www.leeco.us/  \n\nI called, and you have to make an appointment to pick up forms. Here in California, we just email 'em!\n\nAfter that, there should be enough people involved to guide her from there.\n\nGood Luck, and send me a muffin!