How Can I Help?
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, you will promote health and wellness. Massage is recommended and useful for all the conditions listed below, and more. Massage can:•Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion
•Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
•Ease medication dependence.
•Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow-the body's natural defense system.
•Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles. Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts
•Improve the condition of the body's largest organ-the skin.
•Increase joint flexibility
•Lessen depression and anxiety
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improvingcirculation.
• Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins-amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
• Relieve migraine pain.
A Powerful Ally
There's no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in anyones healthcare regimen.Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:•Decreased anxiety
•Enhanced sleep quality
•Greater energy
•Improved concentration
•Increased circulation
•Reduced fatigue.
Furthermore, clients often report a sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. The emotional balance bodywork provides can often be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits.
Is A Massage Therapist career for me?
A career in Massage Therapy, like any other, has its ups and downs. We feel however, the positive outweighs the negatives. Massage Therapy generally falls under the health/medical category. However, since many beauty salons and barbershop are integrating Massage, it can also be considered under the "beauty/cosmetology" category.
For this reason, the types of job settings can vary greatly. Some common types of settings we see for a Massage Therapists are:
- Health Clinics
- Medical centers
- Hospitals
- Chiropractors
- Physical Therapists
- Beauty Salons
- Barbershops
- Fitness Centers / Gyms
- Spas
- Even your own home/business
1) How much do Massage Therapists earn?
2) Wont my hands get tired eventually?
3) How many massages will I be doing a day?
4) What types of people will I give massages to?
5) What if I do something wrong while giving a massage?
6) What is the length of a massage?
7) If I pass a national exam, does this mean I would be nationally licensed to work anywhere in the United States?
8) If i took training, classes or hours at another school not in Texas, will I get credit for them so that I dont have to take them again to be eligible for my Texas LMT license?
9) How many types of massages / therapy can I do?
1) How much do Massage Therapists earn?
This is a very common question and there are different answers. First lets see how much a massage costs. If you look around & contact clinics, spas, or salons around the valley area, the typical cost of a massage is anywhere between $45 - $60 for 1 hour. Depending on how the therapist is employed (see below) they might keep a percentage of that, or maybe even keep the full amount.
As a Massage Therapist there are a number of ways you can work. You can work for somebody and get paid hourly, some places will pay you by comission (usually 50%), if you rent a space/room somewhere then everything you make you keep. Some therapists only do outcalls and go to the patient, in that case traveling expenses and extra time it takes to get there & set up are factors considered in the price, which is usually higher for outcalls.
And then there are more factors to consider, are you going to be working full time? Part time? Once a week?
Some Massage Therapists work part time and keep going to school for other goals and report that even while working part time, they can still earn almost as much, in some cases more than someone working full time doing something else. [back]
2) Wont my hands get tired eventually?
As with anything, too much of something will eventually do more harm than good, and giving massages is no different. However, at Massage Masters School you will learn the proper form, technique, movements, & stance so that the energy you use gets distributed throughout your whole body, rather than just your hands & arms as most people think.
Additionally, massage is not something you will have to be doing 8 hours a day. Most therapists only do 3 - 4 massages, sometimes 5, and they are done for the day. [back]
3) How many massages will I be doing a day?
Although this will ultimately be up to you, anywhere between 4 - 5 massages is enough for most therapists to be done for the day. This does not put much strain on you as a therapist, and for most therapists, it can mean having earned as much or sometimes more than having worked 8 hours doing something else. [back]
4) What types of people will I give massages to?
Anybody & everybody! As a Massage Therapist all kinds of people from all walks of life benefit from massage. From young children to the elderly. Everyone is a potential client and most everyone will definately benefit from massage, in one way or another.
Keep in mind some people who may have certain medical conditions or medical procedures can be excluded from getting a massage. At Massage Masters, you will learn how to analyze and assess each client individually so that you make the correct decision.[back]
5) What if I do something wrong while giving a massage?
Have no fear! It is natural to be nervous when giving a massage. However, the good news is that by the time you finish your education you would have completed enough massages to real clients so that by the time you are licensed, you will have the confidence and security to know what you are doing. Additionaly, every client you attend grades you and gives you feedback so that you know what you can do to improve as a therapist. [back]
6) What is the length of a massage?
Typically a massage is 1 hour long. However, some sessions may be 30 minutes, or some even 2 hours! Also, if you go to an event to give massages, they might even be shorter - from 5 minutes to 15 minutes. [back]
7) If I pass a national exam, does this mean I would be nationally licensed to work anywhere in the United States?
Currently, there is no such thing as a national license. Every state has its own requirements for the hours needed and the acceptable exam, among other factors. For example, if you have your Texas LMT license and move to Florida, you would need to apply through the appropriate Florida board/department to get your Florida license. In that case, you would have a Texas and Florida license.
By taking and passing a national exam however, if the state you want to move to accepts the exam, then it could just be a matter of simply applying for the license and the hours you took in Texas & the exam results could be accepted and you could get your license by simply applying for it.
On the other hand, you could also be required to take additional hours if the state you are wanting to apply for has more hours as a requirement. Some states even have less hours as a requirement. In most cases however, the hours you take in Texas are usually accepted in other Licensed Massage Therapy Schools around the country.
Since each state has its own rules & requirements, it is best to call us if you have doubts or questions about licensing in another state. We will look into it and let you know exactly what to expect and what you would need to do to get your LMT license in another state if you plan on moving out of Texas. [back]
8) If i took training, classes or hours at another school not in Texas, will I get credit for them so that I dont have to take them again to be eligible for my Texas LMT license?
Hours taken at another Licensed Massage Therapy School or college may possibly be accepted in Texas as long as those hours covered the same areas of content required in Texas.
However it is not up to the schools to decide, you must mail in your original transcript for an evaluation to the Texas Department of Health and you will get a response typically in 3 - 4 weeks indicating whether your transcripts are accepted.
Follow this link for help on mailing the transcript or feel free to come by our school and we can help you with this as well.
If you took your hours, training or education at another school not located in the United States, you should contact the Texas Department of Health for assistance. Typically, you are asked to have your transcripts translated into English before they can review and make a decision. There are many translation services available. The Texas Department of Health would be able to better recommend you one that is reputable and accurate. [back]
9) How many types of massages / therapy can I do?
It is up to you! As long as you are licensed, you can take as many continuing education classes as long as take them at an approved Massage Therapy school or location with a Licensed MTI ( Massage Therapist Instructor). Sometimes you can even take the classes online! The sky is the limit!
The more therapies you offer as a Massage Therapist, the more people you can help and the more successful you will be. Some therapies are very specific to certain conditions a person might have, so it is definately in your best interest to learn more and grow with your career if Massage Therapy is something you enjoy doing. [back]
2) Wont my hands get tired eventually?
3) How many massages will I be doing a day?
4) What types of people will I give massages to?
5) What if I do something wrong while giving a massage?
6) What is the length of a massage?
7) If I pass a national exam, does this mean I would be nationally licensed to work anywhere in the United States?
8) If i took training, classes or hours at another school not in Texas, will I get credit for them so that I dont have to take them again to be eligible for my Texas LMT license?
9) How many types of massages / therapy can I do?
1) How much do Massage Therapists earn?
This is a very common question and there are different answers. First lets see how much a massage costs. If you look around & contact clinics, spas, or salons around the valley area, the typical cost of a massage is anywhere between $45 - $60 for 1 hour. Depending on how the therapist is employed (see below) they might keep a percentage of that, or maybe even keep the full amount.
As a Massage Therapist there are a number of ways you can work. You can work for somebody and get paid hourly, some places will pay you by comission (usually 50%), if you rent a space/room somewhere then everything you make you keep. Some therapists only do outcalls and go to the patient, in that case traveling expenses and extra time it takes to get there & set up are factors considered in the price, which is usually higher for outcalls.
And then there are more factors to consider, are you going to be working full time? Part time? Once a week?
Some Massage Therapists work part time and keep going to school for other goals and report that even while working part time, they can still earn almost as much, in some cases more than someone working full time doing something else. [back]
2) Wont my hands get tired eventually?
As with anything, too much of something will eventually do more harm than good, and giving massages is no different. However, at Massage Masters School you will learn the proper form, technique, movements, & stance so that the energy you use gets distributed throughout your whole body, rather than just your hands & arms as most people think.
Additionally, massage is not something you will have to be doing 8 hours a day. Most therapists only do 3 - 4 massages, sometimes 5, and they are done for the day. [back]
3) How many massages will I be doing a day?
Although this will ultimately be up to you, anywhere between 4 - 5 massages is enough for most therapists to be done for the day. This does not put much strain on you as a therapist, and for most therapists, it can mean having earned as much or sometimes more than having worked 8 hours doing something else. [back]
4) What types of people will I give massages to?
Anybody & everybody! As a Massage Therapist all kinds of people from all walks of life benefit from massage. From young children to the elderly. Everyone is a potential client and most everyone will definately benefit from massage, in one way or another.
Keep in mind some people who may have certain medical conditions or medical procedures can be excluded from getting a massage. At Massage Masters, you will learn how to analyze and assess each client individually so that you make the correct decision.[back]
5) What if I do something wrong while giving a massage?
Have no fear! It is natural to be nervous when giving a massage. However, the good news is that by the time you finish your education you would have completed enough massages to real clients so that by the time you are licensed, you will have the confidence and security to know what you are doing. Additionaly, every client you attend grades you and gives you feedback so that you know what you can do to improve as a therapist. [back]
6) What is the length of a massage?
Typically a massage is 1 hour long. However, some sessions may be 30 minutes, or some even 2 hours! Also, if you go to an event to give massages, they might even be shorter - from 5 minutes to 15 minutes. [back]
7) If I pass a national exam, does this mean I would be nationally licensed to work anywhere in the United States?
Currently, there is no such thing as a national license. Every state has its own requirements for the hours needed and the acceptable exam, among other factors. For example, if you have your Texas LMT license and move to Florida, you would need to apply through the appropriate Florida board/department to get your Florida license. In that case, you would have a Texas and Florida license.
By taking and passing a national exam however, if the state you want to move to accepts the exam, then it could just be a matter of simply applying for the license and the hours you took in Texas & the exam results could be accepted and you could get your license by simply applying for it.
On the other hand, you could also be required to take additional hours if the state you are wanting to apply for has more hours as a requirement. Some states even have less hours as a requirement. In most cases however, the hours you take in Texas are usually accepted in other Licensed Massage Therapy Schools around the country.
Since each state has its own rules & requirements, it is best to call us if you have doubts or questions about licensing in another state. We will look into it and let you know exactly what to expect and what you would need to do to get your LMT license in another state if you plan on moving out of Texas. [back]
8) If i took training, classes or hours at another school not in Texas, will I get credit for them so that I dont have to take them again to be eligible for my Texas LMT license?
Hours taken at another Licensed Massage Therapy School or college may possibly be accepted in Texas as long as those hours covered the same areas of content required in Texas.
However it is not up to the schools to decide, you must mail in your original transcript for an evaluation to the Texas Department of Health and you will get a response typically in 3 - 4 weeks indicating whether your transcripts are accepted.
Follow this link for help on mailing the transcript or feel free to come by our school and we can help you with this as well.
If you took your hours, training or education at another school not located in the United States, you should contact the Texas Department of Health for assistance. Typically, you are asked to have your transcripts translated into English before they can review and make a decision. There are many translation services available. The Texas Department of Health would be able to better recommend you one that is reputable and accurate. [back]
9) How many types of massages / therapy can I do?
It is up to you! As long as you are licensed, you can take as many continuing education classes as long as take them at an approved Massage Therapy school or location with a Licensed MTI ( Massage Therapist Instructor). Sometimes you can even take the classes online! The sky is the limit!
The more therapies you offer as a Massage Therapist, the more people you can help and the more successful you will be. Some therapies are very specific to certain conditions a person might have, so it is definately in your best interest to learn more and grow with your career if Massage Therapy is something you enjoy doing. [back]
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