Massage Envy experiences...

just about every client I have asks for deep tissue, and only 1/3 of these folks really need that. I always ask where the problem areas are and focus there, and the rest of the body gets a firm pressure. 9x out of 10 they dont usually understand the difference. I always use a combination of strokes and techniques because my career longevity depends on that. Also, if you do the feet first, that goes a long way to relax the client so the areas they are needing help with can soften up and it is easier to release the muscles and tendons. I have learned that 5 massages is my max, and occasionally 6 is ok if I dont do that every day.

Inner Speak in Alexandria, Virginia said: "Especially when all you are require to provide is your talent."Ok this really toast me.To make a statement like this.Hello you can have the best prettiest high end place in the world but if you don't have talented people to do the work which is the whole reason the people are coming to spend their money there.Without a good product that being us therapist you only have an empty building with nice stuff in it.

Next time ask your girl friends or wives why do you keep going all the way over to that expensive Salon to get your hair cut.They have the best people who know how to cut my hair the right way.You will not keep talent or even find talented people for what you pay.Why work for 1/3-1/2 the pay and have to put two to three times the wear and tear on our bodies.Bottom line no talent no product no business.

Not sure what your arguing here....if you read the comment from a M.E. management, the statement was that all a therapist is required to provide is their talent. Any good management team or owner respects the fact that w/o good quality therapist their business won't survive. However, financially nothing else is required of the therapist. Which makes the amount they are paid reasonable & fair. Having worked for M.E. for 4 yrs, I would challenge the majority of therapist to actually tally up your gross income for a year. Unless you are an established therapist w/ years of client building, I guarantee I've made more every year. Stop acting like you can't make a living working @ M.E. because there are thousands of therapist who do EVERY YEAR!

We give a hell of a lot more then a place or your equipment.We have the wear and tear on our bodies.Now since we haven't found a way yet to turn back time to help with that wear and tear I'd say our part is much more important then what ME gives because without us they have an empty building.You say your a body worker and your saying you worked 4 years for ME.I have had more then a few work for these people and the most you will ever get paid is $20 and that is only if you have a lot of experience under your belt otherwise it's $15.Now in a normal Spa that charges $70 for an hour Swedish or $85 for deep the split is 50% so either $35-$42.50 for that one hour.Now to make that same amount at ME I would have to do more then two hours.So work twice as hard for half the money.Every time we do a massage we put that much more wear and tear on our bodies that is just a fact.Now I don't know about you maybe you are in your 20's and can get away with that for a while after a while it will catch up.I have met more then a few out there who don't do massage any more because they wore out their bodies and please don't go on about the well just do less massages.You have to make enough to live on so do as little work and make as much as reasonable to make a living from it.ME at least around here does not offer health insurance they just allow you to get your own that is no cheaper then getting it yourself and they do not pay for your CEU's you pay for it.I have met a lot of ex-ME employee's and you'll see their adds on Craigslist all the time looking for people to work for them but not finding them.Word has gotten around in my area and no one wants to work for them.

Ok...where do I begin..first of all I love being a massage therapist...and I don't even mind working for Massage Envy...been with them for a few years....If there are any owners out there reading these post many of us do appreciate what SOME OF YOU do for your therapist...having said that...WHAT THE HELL is wrong with some of these C.A's (Managers)...do they realize without talented therapist our locations will not continue to grow! PLEASE treat us with some respect!
We have lost several very good therapist the past few months and will probably loose more if this manager continues to treat therapist like a piece of CRAP!
Anyone have any information on who to contact...?
R E S P E C T...is that too much to ask for?

jpgr in somewhere, Texas said: Ok...where do I begin..first of all I love being a massage therapist...and I don't even mind working for Massage Envy...been with them for a few years....If there are any owners out there reading these post many of us do appreciate what SOME OF YOU do for your therapist...having said that...WHAT THE HELL is wrong with some of these C.A's (Managers)...do they realize without talented therapist our locations will not continue to grow! PLEASE treat us with some respect!
We have lost several very good therapist the past few months and will probably loose more if this manager continues to treat therapist like a piece of CRAP!
Anyone have any information on who to contact...?
R E S P E C T...is that too much to ask for?

could you elaborate on the disrespectful treatment? I am curious to know what has happened.

I will later this evening when I get home from work...I am 100% booked..which is GREAT, and I like to get there early to get in a good frame of mind...
I have to think about what I can write....I DO NOT want to give away my self..lol
I will say I am in Houston
Off to work!

It seems consistently TX that is having this major issue w/ CA's & management. My understanding is that the common denominator is that there are only a few owners who own SEVERAL locations down there. If you don't know your owners name & phone #, do what you can to find out. Otherwise, contact your regional developer whose name & contact info is easily found by going to massageenvy.com, searching for locations near you, & scrolling to the bottom of the page. There name is down at the bottom in grey. It is not easily done anonymously because your going to have to give them details of your location & the problems the CA is causing. So please represent your therapist in a professional manner. Be organized, polite, & have exact examples of inappropriate behavior on your CA's part. But someone at your locations has to step up & give a good representation of your therapist in order to stop a manager on a rampage!! Thank you to you for all the good work you do on all your clients & I hope that this is resolved w/ a step forward for your clinic.

jpgr in somewhere, Texas said: Ok...where do I begin..first of all I love being a massage therapist...and I don't even mind working for Massage Envy...been with them for a few years....If there are any owners out there reading these post many of us do appreciate what SOME OF YOU do for your therapist...having said that...WHAT THE HELL is wrong with some of these C.A's (Managers)...do they realize without talented therapist our locations will not continue to grow! PLEASE treat us with some respect!
We have lost several very good therapist the past few months and will probably loose more if this manager continues to treat therapist like a piece of CRAP!
Anyone have any information on who to contact...?
R E S P E C T...is that too much to ask for?

Where in Texas?

I honestly just want to hear about Massage Envy out in Vernon Hills, IL or at least several around my way if I can get some feedback.

Theres so much negative feedback here and bickering, I don't want to be a part of that. I have 8 years in pharmaceuticals and I left to seek out a more relaxing career. I've got a solid education behind me in both pharmaceuticals and massage therapy. I dont anticipate jumping into my own business right away... so out here my options seem to be work for a gym or work for massage envy... I'd like feedback on either really...

Does anyone have ANYTHING positive to say? At least.. anyone from my area??

Any feedback would be appreciated

gaylynns in Houston, Texas said: Where in Texas?

Houston

jpgr in somewhere, Texas said: Houston

The owner is probably Mark Payne with Knead for Health.

I have worked at Massage Envy for a month now. These are my observations: The facilities are very nice and safe and the therapist doesn't have to do their own laundry. The pay is horrible and unfair. I thought I could be okay with it, but there is no way a massage therapist can possibly earn a living working there. One would have to perform 40 massage a week and destroy their hands just to make a decent paycheck. I'm going to put in my notice because my training and my talent is worth more than $15 an hour. My school loan was $11,500. I can go work at McDonald's for that wage. Massage Envy needs to pay their therapists NO LESS than $35.00 an hour plus tips...then it would be a GREAT place to work!

skaye84 in Edwardsville, Illinois said: I have worked for Massage Envy for 4 yrs now. The pay is not $60/hr, but it is a livable wage. You aren't bothered w/ booking apts, collecting money from clients, or any of the business aspects of massage. It does DEFINITELY depend on the individual location. I first worked over in Creve Coeur,MO & now in Glen Carbon,IL. Some owners & front desk staff have bad attitudes & don't understand the work that a therapist is doing. However, if you interview carefully & chose a clinic that has the right mixture of people. It can give you the opportunity to really focus on massage & reach a broad demographic of people who would otherwise never experience the healing benefits that massage has to offer.

I was thinking about applying at the ME in Glen Carbon. The only thing I am waiting on now is for my license to come in the mail. What are the chances of me getting 25-30 massages a week if I were hired at your location?

MT in Belleville, Illinois said: I was thinking about applying at the ME in Glen Carbon. The only thing I am waiting on now is for my license to come in the mail. What are the chances of me getting 25-30 massages a week if I were hired at your location?

That would depend on your limits & your availability, but yes it's a distinct possibility. Are you looking to be that busy? How much experience do you have? Massage Envy gives therapist the opportunity to literally be as busy as they decide to be. & front desk/management @ this location are very good @ watching to make certain that therapist are not pushed beyond their pre-stated limits. If you give a quality massage, the clientelle @ Glen Carbon are very loyal. & we get a Requested Therapist bonus per client that calls asking for you, so you see your skill & experience pay off fairly quickly. You should apply & if given an interview, come in prepared w/ the questions you need answered to assure you that it's would be a good fit for you.

skaye84 in Edwardsville, Illinois said: That would depend on your limits & your availability, but yes it's a distinct possibility. Are you looking to be that busy? How much experience do you have? Massage Envy gives therapist the opportunity to literally be as busy as they decide to be. & front desk/management @ this location are very good @ watching to make certain that therapist are not pushed beyond their pre-stated limits. If you give a quality massage, the clientelle @ Glen Carbon are very loyal. & we get a Requested Therapist bonus per client that calls asking for you, so you see your skill & experience pay off fairly quickly. You should apply & if given an interview, come in prepared w/ the questions you need answered to assure you that it's would be a good fit for you.[/QUO

Thanks for the response. I recently graduated school this past August and I finally got my paperwork off for my license last week, even though I passed my NCETM back in November. I've been holding out at my other job for one last bonus check. If the hours are right, I would be willing to leave my current job if I know I can make the same if not more money. I think ME will be a good place to get some experience under my belt until I move on to bigger and better things. I just don't know what to think of ME. I know several people who love working for this company, then I hear all the negative comments on forums such as this. I guess it just depends on the owners/management. What is the interview process like at ME?

anji in Las Vegas, Nevada said: I have worked at a massage envy in Jax, Fl. They kept me busy, for sure, but the pay scale DOES NOT reflect the hard work put in. Tips are accepted, but most do not. it seemed that people going to massage envy for the discount, as a whole, do not appreciate the therapists' hard work...looking only for the discounted service, as they didn't follow me when I left because I was "too expensive". Keep in mind I only charged $55/hr opposed to $39 & $49/hr with their membership at M.E.

Yeah, that was my experience when I got out of school in SLC. People who are clients for a discounted massage will never follow you, and will complain about your rates, whatever they are. They also don't take your massage seriously. If you cut your rates, you cut your own throat and the therapists in your area as well. In my town, we all charge the same rates, and we all check with each other. It just works better. If you want a massage in Vernal, it's 60 dollars, unless there is a new kid in town, and after awhile they figure it out too. At that price, people don't get focused on the money, but on the massage. I feel that I charge enough that I don't need to be compensated in tips, but I will accept tips if I am offered them. I am usually offered 10-20 dollars a session in tips. I only do two massages a day. My choice, I could schedule more but I prefer to stay home. I book 90 minute time periods for my 60 minute sessions. This gives me time to do yoga with my clients and have time to clean up and also be centered for my next client. I think that doing 6+ massages a day sounds insane. You guys are way too intense for my laid back style. As far as being paid 10-20 dollars an hour. LMTs should charge what they are supposed to. I have worked for chiropractors and spas that have done the same thing. I starved, and had trouble paying my rent. It was horrible. I have been working as an independent contractor now for 8 years.

MT in Belleville, Illinois said:

First there is a verbal interview. This is the best time to make clear what you are looking for as well as what hour/quantity of hours you are looking for. If it appears to be a good fit, then you would be contacted for a practical interview. One of the managers/owners receives a 50 min massage to assess the quality of your massage. At that point, we are required to do a background check before a final decision regarding employment can be made. Does that answer all your questions?

LMT in Vernal, Utah said: I only do two massages a day. My choice, I could schedule more but I prefer to stay home. I book 90 minute time periods for my 60 minute sessions. This gives me time to do yoga with my clients and have time to clean up and also be centered for my next client. I think that doing 6+ massages a day sounds insane. You guys are way too intense for my laid back style. As far as being paid 10-20 dollars an hour. LMTs should charge what they are supposed to. I have worked for chiropractors and spas that have done the same thing. I starved, and had trouble paying my rent. It was horrible. I have been working as an independent contractor now for 8 years.

I appreciate your verbage..."my choice" & "6+ a day is way too intense for my laid back style" because I think it's important that the profession begin to rise above the bickering & realize that there is a different path for each LMT. There is also a different atmosphere that will best reach out to individual clients. Just because we work at different establishments does not make one group or another superior. For those who are the laid back personality or who desire to run their own business, I'm glad the independent contractors are still able to thrive. & I truly believe that as long as you are offering quality services & have a good business sense this option will never be taken away for our field. But Massage Envy provides a place for those of us who are not ready for that responsibility or are not wired for running their own business to still be contributing in our field & adding to the number of general public who are growing in their awareness of the massage therapy field & expanding the future possibilities for us all. (even if these are not ideal massage clients to start w/....everyone's @ different stages of growth)

Thanks for the info. That pretty much answers all of my questions.

Reading this thread suddenly makes me feel so much better.

Have spent a very interesting 2 hours reading the comments on this site, the majorit of which seems to blast ME. ME is made up of approx 400 owners and as such ther is bound to be a great variation in the culture at each of the clinics, so with that in mind I will not try and defend or attack any individual but leave my comments to my experienc. I work closely with 5 other owners, all of whom are deeply involved in the day to day running of their clinic and without exception all realise that the heart of our buisness are the therapists. We have zero if we do not have therapists. As business people, I am not an LMT, it would be suicidal if we did not try and recruit, retain and reward our therapists in a manner that enticed them to stay longer than the intial "survival" stage, or "until I find something better." Having been with ME 2 years, corporate has gone to great lengths to educate me on the why's and how's of therapist retention and not once have they mentioned schemes wherby we may reduce the LMT's pay to increase our bottom line. Once again though, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. I am sure there are owners and CA's who are relentless in their drive for cash, but I truly believe they are short sighted and in the minority and it is a little dishonest to paint the whole of ME with this brush. As a start up company in this economy I am not offering what I would like to be able to pay, but as we grow, more benefits get added, not just for therapists but all the staff and I can categoricaly say that every member of staff earns more than the $15.00 base for therapists and $8.50/hr for Sales Associates. We have multiple bonus plans which are all achieved to differing levels. Yes, we have issues but the culture we have created in our Clinic allows us to deal with each one in a respectful, open and honest manner and get on with our goal of enjoying where we work and who we work with, as that's what we believe a big part of what life is about

Let me start out by saying ...I love being a massage therapist and enjoy working for Massage Envy..WE HAD... some great owners who I feel appreciated us and knew with out us (therapist) they had nothing...we now have some new owners..do not know much about them, but there is a certainly a change....At my location the CA is pushing out many talented therapist due to the lack of respect...I am finding moral is low....especially after a letter ending with "I would be pleased to povide Massage Heights a reference on your behalf"...written by our CA.
I APPRECIATE you owners and CA's out there who do treat your Therapist and front desk like humans...Please pass it on to the other owner and CA's... Remember...the simple golden rule...It works!

Ok I was trying to figure out the percentage that the LMT was getting from my membership at Massage Envy. It looks like they are only getting $15.00 per one-hour session (fifty minutes). So that’s about a 70/30 split. Right? If this is true when my membership is fulfilled I will not be going back. To me this is theft. I joined ME because the first massage that I had there was Awesome (thanks Mike) in Hendersonville TN. But when I went back Mike was no longer there, and if ME was only paying him $15.00 per session I now know why he’s gone. I know people just starting out have to pay their dues but if ME need’s 70% of the split they are doing something wrong or their just greedy, Just my opinion. If the customer knew that you were being paid so poorly they would probably start going some were else, but how do we know what you’re getting? I thought you would be getting at least 50% of the fee charged. But as long as LMT help keep places like this open they will keep paying what the do. But here is the real question Do you want us the customer to quit coming in?

A123 in Brentwood, Tennessee said: Ok I was trying to figure out the percentage that the LMT was getting from my membership at Massage Envy. It looks like they are only getting $15.00 per one-hour session (fifty minutes). So that’s about a 70/30 split. Right? If this is true when my membership is fulfilled I will not be going back. To me this is theft. If the customer knew that you were being paid so poorly they would probably start going some were else, but how do we know what you’re getting? . But here is the real question Do you want us the customer to quit coming in?

As a LMT, I appreciate your sentiment here. However, my question is where else are you going to go? If you go to any other spa, a beginning therapist is most likely making a 30% split of that as well. True they are spliting a higher amount, but the spas make just as much off a therapist work as M.E. does. In fact if you do the math for a therapist that has stayed @ M.E. for a year, they are @ 43% of what a member is paying. & that also does not account for any requested or member bonuses that various clinics pay. That is just base pay plus two raises. Every LMT obviously has a different opinion. But I would much rather my clients continue to come to M.E. where they can afford to receive massage as often as they truly need than go back to a spa where it is an occasional luxury & long overdue before they are coming in. If you do choose to leave M.E., please seek out an established independent contractor who is truly in control of how much they charge. But I warn you it's going to be an arm & a leg because they have to cover all their own expenses (which can be outrageous!) So even if they are pocketing your entire fee, it doesn't add up to much after everything comes out of it. Just thought I'd go into a further explanation of the working conditions in this field instead of the narrow view of only how M.E. pays their therapist.

Yes, stop going to places that take advantage of therapist. I am a LMT and try to speak with therapist every chance I get. I also talk to the consumer. Thank you for being a concerned consumer. This is why your favorite LMT is no longer at the place you found them. Thanks again and please spread the word.

What your only getting 30%.I don't know of anyone at any spa I've ever worked or any of my friends that got less then 50% some even got 60%.Sorry to hear if your working in a place that is so uneven.

Beware of signing up for this company; they make it very difficult to use different locations (new paperwork everywhere; when you try to make an appointment the computers conveniently don't work to pull up your credits, etc.) and when you try to cancel--it is worse. I am happy to be done with them and would not suggest that anyone use them--there are better independent options out there without all the strings attached.

I really don't think that ME in the problem here, schools are pumping out students too fast with a market that is becoming saturated.. I believe paying over 10k for massage school a bit much...But if you are a good therapist you still will shine anywhere you go even at a ME place...

123abc in Chattanooga, Tennessee said: I really don't think that ME in the problem here, schools are pumping out students too fast with a market that is becoming saturated.. I believe paying over 10k for massage school a bit much...But if you are a good therapist you still will shine anywhere you go even at a ME place...

I totally agree about the schools. It is obvious that the real money is in teaching - not doing. Massage Envy exists because 1) there are too many therapists, therefore some have to work for less in order to work at all and 2) people are cheap. The ones that go to massage envy are looking for a bargain. they wouldn't get massages from a full priced place.

123abc in Chattanooga, Tennessee said: I really don't think that ME in the problem here, schools are pumping out students too fast with a market that is becoming saturated.. I believe paying over 10k for massage school a bit much...But if you are a good therapist you still will shine anywhere you go even at a ME place...

I am in COMPLETE agreement that the schools are dropping the ball. I would even go a step further & point towards the technical schools & community colleges that have developed sub-par programs & advertise them as a quick way to money. (which we've already established there's not all that much money to be made in this profession in the first place.) So what can we do to improve our accreditation of our schools?

I have read threw most of these comments and don't agree with most posts. The only negative about working at massage envy is the pay, but I do get benefits like Medical insurance, which can be very expensive when you are paying for it all on your own, another benefit is I am always busy which working in a spa you can have slow months, but with the memberships people are always coming in. And I do recieve bonuses for request and having new people sign up, and they put points in my account for doing them favors the points are used so I can get free massages. The comment about not wanting to tip your massage therapist was just an embarrasment on your behalf, I don't expect a tip but if I gave you a massage that you enjoyed and you believe your body benefitted from and you expect to have the same treatment everytime you come in I think it is appropriate to tip me. We are not making but a little less than half of what you're paying for the massage so to make up for little pay the tipping is what we are working for. And to those who think that because your paying less for your massage that we are giving you a half ass massage that is bull; I have many returning clients because I do give them the best. When they have conditions that I'm not the most familiar with, I research them and how I can help them before they come in, I work to my best ability because I know you are paying for the best. And if you look at how much schooling costs for the amount of time we are in school it is exspensive. Also we have to have so many CEU's a year, we have a state license, national certification, massage professional insurance, every year these have to be renewed so it costs a lot for our up keep as massage therapists. If you are a therapist and you have never worked at Massage Envy you cannot comment on how awful it is to work at Massage Envy.

Hello have you been reading these post.A good deal of the complaints do come from ex-employees of ME.Also if you read the post ME does not offer free health insurance and anyone that offer health insurance from what you can read in the post just direct the employees to places on-line to try to get their own insurance.So where is the ME that offers health insurance to their employees.I am sure that everyone would love to contact this location and find out how they were able to do it and then they could bring that information to ME head quarters and make health insurance part of the Franchise requirement to join.Oh also just worked on a client yesterday who had a friend treat here to a massage at an ME and she said it was not worth the money her friend spent.The only thing she said was they only care about you buying a membership.I have yet to meet a single therapist or client in my part of Va who has had a positive experience at ME.If your happy making $15 instead of $40 then that's great.

Inner Speak in Alexandria, Virginia said:

I'm tired of this rampage!! you just heard an ME employee from Virginia give you a good experience story. & yet you continue w/ the extreme language of "I have yet to meet a single therapist or client in my part of Va who has had a positive experience at ME"...there are good & there are bad. I'm just not sure why we have to be so disdainful of each other. When is the massage profession going to rise above our differences & go back to building our reputation & knowledge. No matter what side of the fence you're on, I recommend reading the Massage & Bodywork article on franchises. It's a good reminder that in the big picture there is room & purpose for us all in this field. & for those who are ME therapist, remember that you are the only one who can honestly assess the pros & cons of your employment situation & don't let all this negative crap get you down. We see the numerous faces that are receiving bodywork that would otherwise never think it a possibility. & we serve this population to the best of our abilities w/o the greed of gouging the public for as high a price as we can get out of them. There is a VERY satisfying purpose in that!!!

i will never work at ME. never in a million years.

the ME philosophy is to cheapen our skills and abilities, base their price structure on rates that were in effect when i graduated massage school
15 years ago, and rely on "warm bodies" for their employees and clients.

in south florida, there are standing advertisements for ME locations for
massage therapists, reception, and managers. constantly the same ads for the same locations. why is that? why are they ALWAYS hiring?

because it is NOT the warm fuzzy employment experience that ME wants you to believe they offer....
when you treat your employees with respect, pay them a competitive wage with some perks, and run your operations smoothly, and have competent management, your employees will NOT leave. they will be loyal, motivated, ready to put forth their best work, and will do everything possible to remain
in a stable work environment....

so where is ME going wrong????
why isn't ME 'the' place to work as a professional massage therapist???

Couldn't of said it better.A sure sign something is wrong is when you have such a high turn over and have to constantly advertise for new employee's.There's an old saying that the proof is in the pudding.If you have a good work environment then you would have such a need to keep getting replacement workers.

alot of the therapists i have noticed are probably going to stay at ME because there are limited places to work in this area. also too, it seems folks around here like the strip mall concept--oh wow I can go to Target and then go get my low priced massage. complacency is kinda the norm around here. its annoying because it would be nice to work somewhere that it was possible to make more money or be more creative or both. will there ever be that at ME? will the therapists at ME ever want more? or will they work there til their arms fall off???

It is up to the clinic owner to offer benefits for his/her employees. And as I said I think that we deserve more pay but I do enjoy working at ME, and your going to sit there and complain about it because you don't work there so I think that you shouldn't talk down on something unless you've been an employee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

a good number of us have been employees --------- and hated it!!!!!

I. Have to say, I agree!!! I thought it was differemnt in different clinics, but it's not. The almighty buck rules supreme.

For those loooking for a positive statement about ME I'll say this. It was my first massage job and it allowed me to keep my home. As a newly licensed therapist I had plenty of bills but no clients. It allowed me to elevate my skill level.

Having said that, I'll say this. The days of ME low wages will soon come to an end and it will due to the practices of places like ME. Massage Envy Meyerland in Houston is where I work. In order to make a decent paycheck you have to work and average of 30 hours a week. Thats hands on a body for 30hours. Between the crappy tips and the good ones you'll average between 750.00 and 900.00 a week before taxes...sounds good you think? How long can you keep that up? Can somebody say burnout or perhaps injury.

Next the schools keep turning out students who cant pass the test to get their license.

AS large as Houston is there are about 26 or 27 ME in Houston and surrounding areas along with 18 Massage Heights.And another franchise is on the way.

Good therapist with drive will always be able to make a good living and have a long career. Mercedes Benz did not go out of business when Lexus came along.

The fact is most of the franchise owners are not therapist and have no idea what toll this work can have on our bodies. They are investors looking for a return on an investment. Massage Envy Riveroaks in Houston has cut bonus pay, increased what a therapist has to pay to get a massage to more than what they earn for giving a massage, if you feel sick, tough sh**, Jonathan the manager will tell thats why there's medicine in that tiny breakroom. you need his permission to leave. Adults needing permission to leave work.You miss one day you need to bring a doctors note, you can show up everyday for shift but if you're not on track to make goal because business was slow or there are too many therapist on staff you may not be able to take vacation. No you're not treated like a slave..more like an indentured servant.

The Dr. note is sooo "Jr. High"....but, yes that is what they ask for...pretty sad if you ask me.
Report this guy from River Oaks...!

So true.Doing that many massages will make sure your career is very short.

client said: Hi. I am glad I found this forum.

I have limited financial resources (otherwise I would go to a deluxe spa which includes many amenities far and above the actual massage), but if I feel any pressure whatsoever to tip in addition to paying a membership fee, then I simply will not join Massage Envy.

I am shocked and disappointed to learn that a membership-based entity would even permit you to accept tips, let alone encourage them

Massage Envy only pays its therapists 25% per massage, which is why the Sales Aassociates pressure the client to tip.

Emily Johns in Gilbert, Arizona said: Is it normal to be in tons of pain after a day of working at the ME? Am I just a huge wimp? My table hight is good, body mechanics in check... what is going on? Since I've been working at ME, I've spent more money in massages for myself and chiropractic care then EVER in my life. I want to hear from therapist that work in this environment and bust out 6 deep tissues a day and from those of you that work on your own. I already feel like an old woman and I'm just getting started in my massage career..

I also injured myself working at ME. They will not let me return to work without a doctors note. They dont pay for sick time or offer health care coverage.. how in the world am I supposed to afford health care at the regular rates as a single parent? There is a book for massage therapists called Save Your HAnds. ME goes against almost everything this book tells you to do in order to preserve yourself and your career. Ironically, the ME I work for has a copy in their break room.

Would any massage theripists employed at Massage Envys across the US like to try to unionize?

skaye84 in Edwardsville, Illinois said:

Working at Massage Envy sure isn't for everyone (as this blog evidences) still, there are over 15,000 Therapists working at the some 600 clinics across the land. Call it whatever you want it is what it is.

Does anyone know the name of the owner of Massage Envy Myerland in Houston Tx?

SHolistic in Waynesboro, Virginia said: Would any massage theripists employed at Massage Envys across the US like to try to unionize?

yes

First been there and have fought with tendinitis for over a year.I found PRP means Platelet Rich Plasma shots using your bodies own platelets taken in the office in a concentrated form and injected into injured area.It's been around a while also Prolotherapy sugar injection work but not as well.I also found Medizym V it is an off shoot of Wobenzym which has been all over Europe and South America for years.It was invented by two German immunologist and been studied for over 40 years.It's for inflammation and help break down scar tissue in body.I have had great success taking it and so have others I have told to check it out.The Medizym same formula but can find much cheaper.Do some research and see if it's right for you.If it sounds good check out a place found it cheap iherb.com $65 for 800 tabs.I was in severe pain from doing this work and had to completely change my style to get around the problems.I never do more then 5 massage total a day with at least 15 minute break.Hope this helps.

I am currently trying to network with other Massage Therapists employed at MEs across the US to try to gather ideas.. Im not sure how we can exchange contact information on here discreetly.. any ideas?