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How long after I become a Certified Massage Therapist do I need to carry insurance?

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:45:55 +0000

How long after I become a Certified Massage Therapist do I need to carry insurance? Where do I go or who do I call to get insurance to practice massage therapy?

In most states you will be required to hold liability insurance for massage in order to receive your license and in some cases for certification. The main 2 massage insurance providers are ABMP and AMTA. Both are great organizations and can answer any questions you may have about coverage.

Side note – Are you currently in school right now? And what state are you located in?

Do Massage therapists who offer happy ending let you touch them during the massage?

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:34:44 +0000

I am wondering if they take off their clothes during the massage, and also if they let you touch them. I’ve never had a happy ending massage.

it depends..i had a masseuse who was topless in a few minutes when i entered d room..and then started to massage..plus d extra benefits of touching and so on(and of course..happy ending)..but u needed to pay sum tips for it(extra)..

Can a NC licensed massage therapist work a second job as a cocktail waitress without jeopardizing her license?

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:46:49 +0000

I want to make some extra money as a cocktail waitress a few nights a week. I heard that doing so many put my massage license in jeopardy. Is there any truth to this?

Certainly. The only problem you might encounter in doing this is practicing message therapy while actually working as a cocktail waitress.
In other words, I would imagine a cocktail waitress would get a lot of opportunities to provide a few "deep muscle" massages while on the job… If you get my drift?
That would probably be illegal.

does massage therapy give you a heads up to Physical Therapy? or should I start out physical therapy aide?

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:42:21 +0000

I just wanted to know if it would be a good idea to get in massage therapy school before getting into Physical therapy and what would be a better option physical therapy aide or massage therapy just wondering?

Other than the fact that you could earn money in your spare time, there is no advantage to becoming a massage therapist prior to becoming a PT. The level of anatomy offered at most MT schools is substandard to the gross human anatomy required by PT programs. PTs are hardly using massage anymore, and any techniques you really need to know as a PT take only a few hours to learn. Most employers would not consider having your MT and PT to be of any further asset.

Becoming an assistant isn’t worth the effort either. It would take you two years to get the degree and then you would find out that you have to start all over again to become a PT.

Becoming an aide is possible, as it requires no formal experience. But it is not necessary to become an aide prior to becoming a PT. It’s a good experience, but it pays very little.

If you are serious about becoming a PT, I would start completing your prerequisites first.

If you are in need of cash while you go to school, I would actually consider being a personal trainer. You’ll learn more about exercise physiology and the time required to become a personal trainer is relatively little as compared to the MT (ie, you can start earning cash sooner). The start up costs for becoming a personal trainer can be significantly less than that of an MT.

My two cents

How many times do massage therapists get asked for a happy ending?

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:39:08 +0000

I’m getting a degree in massage therapy. I might work at a spa, or do some work on the side. I’m curious how many times people are getting asked for a happy ending, how to avoid it and what type of environment I should try to work in so I can be sure I don’t get harrassed.

My friend is a massage therapist and she said that she has only been ask one time and that most guys are to shy to actually come out and ask for it but she also said that about 80 percent of guys will get an erection during the massage but it just mostly embarrasses them

What kind of permit I need to get to add massage service to my salon in San Diego?

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:26:44 +0000

I have a full service salon in San Diego. Currently servicing hair, nail, waxing, & facial. I have customers interested in massage services and I can hire licensed massage therapists to come to my salon on appointments basis. I would like to know what permit I need to get to add massage service.

Sounds great….But yes, Check with City Hall.

What is the best massage oil for the common man and where can I buy it?

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:32:28 +0000

I live in relatively small town and i want to give my wife a great massage. I have access to stores like Target, Walmart and Bath and Body Works. My wife hates all of the scents at Bath and Body and I really need something that is easy to access and not to strong. Anyone have any experience buying something like this from a common store?

Unscented almond oil is the standard for massage practitioners. I would avoid baby oil because it’s a petroleum byproduct and can clog your pores. You can buy almond oil at Walmart or most grocery stores. If you don’t like the almond oil straight, you can mix it with regular body lotion 50/50. Give it a good shake and it will work great.

Your wife is a very fortunate lady to have you!

How do you differentiate between a fake massage ad and a real one?

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:36:53 +0000

Okay, so I recently tried getting a massage, and I liked it a lot. Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of "massage" ads in newspapers are actually prostitution ads or something. How do I tell which is which?

I advertise in the newspaper, but I also include my website where people can go to check out my credentials, prices, menu of services offered, and location.

However, if you just outright ask "do you offer happy endings", every single place will say No. They would be stupid if they answered otherwise.

A legitimate place will be state certified, belong to some kind of national organization that regulates the massage industry such as ABMP. You could also ask around about the reputation of that particular business or therapist to confirm or deny your hunches.

I have had clients that came in late, after work. The first three times he was nice and polite. The last time, he asked for more. I politely told him that his massage was over with and that he could meet me at the desk to check out and leave. He was upset with me, but he still tipped me. I haven’t seen him since. As far as I am concerned, I don’t want to be busted for having an illegal practice because I am a single mom with teens at home. I can’t raise them from jail, right? So, I actually asked around about this man’s reputation in the community. Seems because he was from a different country, he assumed that in America he would get the same treatment as his homeland.

Oh, and if it is not a legitimate massage therapy practice, the therapist will continue to ask you if you "want anything else" after your session is up.

How long does it take for perineal massage to work?

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:41:28 +0000

I am so scared of tearing! I have just started perineal massage every day. I am due in 6 weeks but it looks like I will be induced in about 2-3 weeks. Is that long enough for my massaging to be affective at all.

It is suggested to do perineal massage from the 34th week onward — however, I’m sure doing perineal massage for 2-3 weeks isn’t going to hurt! Either way … perineal massage doesn’t always work.

An outdated doctor will snip you (episiotomy) … unless you have an emergency an vaginal delivery like vacuum or forceps and it is necessitated for speed. I did perineal massage and was going to tear — I had an emergency vaginal delivery (vacuum) for severe fetal tachycardia so I needed an episiotomy for speed. However, I only had to have a very small incision — it may have been bigger had I not done perineal massage.

Tearing scared me to death too — but it isn’t nearly as bad as you think it will be.

Massage therapy: How do you make the most money working as a massage therapist?

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:36:39 +0000

I am becoming a massage therapist. When I begin working how can I make the most money? Should I rent out a room or work directly for a company and get paid through them? Or some other way I might not know about. Thanks for the advice in advance.

It depends on the scenario.
If you go out on your own, the main issue is going to be your overhead. If you have enough of a clientele that you’ve picked up along the way you should be fine, but you will be paying out quite a bit.
I considered it, but knew that I wouldn’t be making enough money to survive.

If you work for someone else (as I have chosen to do), you won’t be making as much an hour, but you won’t have to pay out for bills, supplies, insurance, etc.

All I can say is that you should consider all your options and figure out what way works best and makes the most sense for you.