one search. all jobs. Indeed
 
 
 

Forums > Job > Massage Therapist
 

Got a job at a day spa
Get new comments by email
You can cancel email alerts at anytime.
Comments (25)

they in Ontario, California

55 months ago

Got hired for a day spa here in Ontario. But since I dont have my National yet, I cant do massage there legally. So When I start Sat they are having me train in the vichey shower. The pay is based on hrly if you dont work..about 8$ and if you are working, you dont get the hrly but 25% comission. Not sure on the hrs yet.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (12) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

thawatchai Lomchimplee in Macau, Macau

53 months ago

I need more experience

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse

melania555 in Jacksonville, Florida

51 months ago

they in Ontario, California said: Got hired for a day spa here in Ontario. But since I dont have my National yet, I cant do massage there legally. So When I start Sat they are having me train in the vichey shower. The pay is based on hrly if you dont work..about 8$ and if you are working, you dont get the hrly but 25% comission. Not sure on the hrs yet.

In CA, this might be a very low wage, depending on the menu price - (25% of what?) Normally, the hourly rate in a spa is like $10-15 base pay unless they have a lot of add-ons, like the Ritz does. They pay like minimum wage or less, but have a mandatory 18% Svc charge PLUS 15massage therapistomm, PLUS gratuity, etc and it ends up around $45 per svc, but nearly nothing with no service.
The trend seems to be declining base pay and less percentage. You have to do whats right for you, and afterall, it's experience and a starting point.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

melania555 in Jacksonville, Florida

51 months ago

hmm dont know what happened to the post, but I was trying to say
18% svc charge + 15% commision + mandatory gratuity, etc

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

Ally in Palm Coast, Florida

51 months ago

No idea!

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

ohmmmassages in Las Vegas, Nevada

50 months ago

they in Ontario, California said: Got hired for a day spa here in Ontario. But since I dont have my National yet, I cant do massage there legally. So When I start Sat they are having me train in the vichey shower. The pay is based on hrly if you dont work..about 8$ and if you are working, you dont get the hrly but 25% comission. Not sure on the hrs yet.

$8/hr when you are not working is REALLY good! I am solely commission at the day spa I am employed. When I'm not working I get NOTHING. Because we are strictly commission we are over-staffed, which means we spend more time sitting and doing nothing than we do working. They don't care because they are not losing anything when we are not working, only we do. They only lose if a call comes in and there isn't a therapist available.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse

RLMK414 in Savannah, Georgia

50 months ago

they in Ontario, California said: Got hired for a day spa here in Ontario. But since I dont have my National yet, I cant do massage there legally. So When I start Sat they are having me train in the vichey shower. The pay is based on hrly if you dont work..about 8$ and if you are working, you dont get the hrly but 25% comission. Not sure on the hrs yet.

I probably misunderstood this, and if so, I apologise, but if you are not yet licensed, working a vichy is hydrotherapy, and not legal if you are recieving any pay at all. Owners love that we ignore that...

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

Kristy in Halethorpe, Maryland

50 months ago

In maryland I've had experience with two different set ups. First you have to be both nationally certified and state licensed to even work. Otherwise you can get hired as a "spa assistant". But one place I interviewed pays either 8/hr or 45% of the treatments. The other place I worked had a 50% of the treatment split but they had 5 people sharing one room. So basically I made no money at all. I think alot of times when the spa is smaller the owner is only worried about keeping the room filled and not making sure that the people providing services are getting a living wage.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse

Interested Observer in California

50 months ago

RLMK414 in Savannah, Georgia said: I probably misunderstood this, and if so, I apologise, but if you are not yet licensed, working a vichy is hydrotherapy, and not legal if you are recieving any pay at all. Owners love that we ignore that...

RLMK414 - it's definitely different in California where massage is regulated on a city and county basis. In many places, you do not need a license to perform body scrubs and body wraps. Questionable business practice perhaps, but not illegal.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

RLMK414 in Savannah, Georgia

50 months ago

Interested Observer in California said: RLMK414 - it's definitely different in California where massage is regulated on a city and county basis. In many places, you do not need a license to perform body scrubs and body wraps. Questionable business practice perhaps, but not illegal.

That is scary to me - I would hope they at least require full training of some kind, as to the possible contraindications. People don't always understand the limitations of their own health conditions...

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

Brittney in Spokane, Washington

49 months ago

let it take you there.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

Toni in Los Angeles, California

49 months ago

I am certified in another country and I want to know how could I get certified in CA and or if I could get a job here with my certificate?

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

kk in Male, Maldives

48 months ago

and anyone know about good company to work IN Dubai or trust agency plz adviced Kind regards, i can Do thai massage swedish Aroma and Body scrub mask eyc,,

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

dubai in Englewood, Colorado

41 months ago

Im Gle. but I have 6 yrs experience as a spa therapist and spa consultant. for me certificate is useless bec I have more collegue here cibtac cedesco but dont know how to do the treatments. for me im prapered the person have experience than have certificate. bec if you have experience you know how to do the traetments and you also how to explain the binifits of the treatments. some of my collegue here month very big but nothing..

maybe i like filipino.I really appriciate the work of filipino really clean and soft. harworking.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse

tung in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

39 months ago

i want to spend my free time to earn more money by to do massage .would you find any spa need man for part time job .if so please let me know soon . thank you

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

brenda wood in Singapore, Singapore

34 months ago

Urgently Need a Qualified massage therapist and a Registered Nurse (Dubai) Seeking for (1) qualified massage therapist (expert with all kind of massages)and (2) Registered Nurse to join a reputable general surgery clinic that specialize in beauty-related services. To be based in Dubai. Less than 35 of years old. Have to be a pretty and open minded lady, any nationality. Please kindly forward your most updated detailed resume and recent photos ( full length photo and a face photo). brenda_alex_wood@yahoo.com.sg

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

jayne in Montreal, Quebec

32 months ago

Hi! I'M Canadian and looking to get a working visa for Maldive to work as a massage therapist. Anyone know how much you can get paid? how are the condition? ;-) thanks a lot
Regards,
Jayne

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

lilis sa'adah in Jakarta, Indonesia

31 months ago

l can massage to much exferience spa in hotel,l can massage,relaxing,accupressure,warm stone,ayurweda,foot massage,facial. Atc

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse

tung in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

31 months ago

i do not now how to be a pofessional thearapist but 1 thing that i will learn to do it in the short time .

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

kumar nepali in Nepal

21 months ago

no comment this is good all are the best and so iam happy

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

kumar nepali in Nepal

21 months ago

Hi! I'M kumar nepali from nepal looking to get a working visa for dubai to work as a massage therapist. Anyone know how much you can get paid? how are the condition? ;-) i have has been 2 years exprience this field. thanks a lot
Regards,
kumar nepali kathmandu thamel nepal

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse

NiceCoyote in Los Angeles, California

21 months ago

Toni in Los Angeles, California said: I am certified in another country and I want to know how could I get certified in CA and or if I could get a job here with my certificate?

Just wondering if you are now done with all your exams and ready to work?
Are you looking for a Massage Therapist position where you can set your own schedule, all linens supplied, take vacations whenever you want, be part of our team, and grow your own little business with us?

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse

sidetirkc in Makati, Philippines

18 months ago

HI ! Im Glen ,I have 7 yrs experience in spa industry, I worked in deferent country like bahrain,dubai and seychelles.Im now in the philippines applyng a jobs in UK. any info about hiring there.

Thanks

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

kumar nepali in Nepal

17 months ago

i can not understand

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

kumar nepali in Nepal

17 months ago

can u give me job in massage therapy

- Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

Your Reply

change location - create a profile
User Name
 in Beverly Hills, California
Your Comment
Your Email Address
Enter the numbers you see in the box
CAPTCHA Image

Be Reasonable! Be Polite! Please read our Terms of Service and Forum Rules, where it notes that you are responsible for your own comments. You may post anonymously - but we reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments at any time.

RSS Feed Icon Subscribe to this discussion as an RSS feed.

Moderate this forum