where are the jobs????

I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

mostly it's too underground to find job postings on yahoo or monster or anything. go to craigslist.com, search jobs for massage therapy or lmp or lmt...

good luck!

There are jobs, unfortunately there way in the middle of nowhere and relocating is what a lot of masseuses end up doing that is if they don't quit massage and try another career.

Otheo in Bridgewater, New Jersey said: I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

I heard the same thing more than 2 years ago when I finished school. There are many day spas here in Texas. However, they pay their therapists between $8 and $12 for a one hour massage and expect them to have their own malpractice insurance. So I had to keep my day job and work on a practice of my own on weekends and nights. Crazy, isn't it? Plus the spas expect you to work long hours on the weekends instead of being home with your family when they are there. I went into massage thinking I could work while my kids were in school and be there for them when they came home but it has not worked out like that.
Juanita
www.chairmassageisforyou.com

Otheo in Bridgewater, New Jersey said: I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

They are all lies. When I hear the commercials making unrealistic promises it sickens me. I have been a Med. Massage therapist (as if theres a difference; another lie!) for close to six years now and have gone as far as to relocate in effort to practice my craft to no avail. The commercials direct training toward former welfare recipients and single mothers which allows employees to feel that everyone is the same so you should be greatful to make $9.-$13. an hour when they make $65.an hour easily off of your labor. I agree with the person who stated that you should go into business for yourself if that is an option for you. Other than that forget the promises you were given they don't exist. SORRY

We are looking for therapists interested in part time or full time positions. We have consistent schedules and flexible hours. If you are looking for a fun and positive work environment, then come join our team.

Kim in Dallas, Texas said: We are looking for therapists interested in part time or full time positions. We have consistent schedules and flexible hours. If you are looking for a fun and positive work environment, then come join our team.

No contact info, phone #, web site, emai. What, are you some kind of idiot?

Otheo in Bridgewater, New Jersey said: I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

If you do go into business yourself (a good idea) this might be helpful resource:
www.spa-pros.com/thesuccessfultherapist.html

Good Luck

I am sorry to hear about the bad spot everyone seems to be in. I am here to tell you to keep positive...they are out there. I found a job at a great spa in Portland Maine two weeks after I graduated. I have medical/dental and vacation benefits and I make a percentage of the cost of the session (averages about $30 an hour) granted its not 65, but I see the cost of going into business for oneself and they roughly compare after taxes. Excellent jobs are out there, just don't let yourself get frustrated, the negative energy will only attract more negative results.

The new Massage Envy is hiring and it's in New Jersey. The $ may not be the best but it's better than nothing. Find a job at a spa while you work on getting your own clients. Good Luck and be positive about!!As Cass from Maine said negative energy will only attract negative results. YOU WILL FIND A JOB- BEST WISHES!!

I too have found employment as a Licensed Massaged therapist, just days after rec'g my license. I work for Massage Envy, a few miles from my home. Yeah, the money is not that great, but it's a good way to practice the craft and become more experience as I prepare to move into business for myself in the near future.

I've been looking myself, but might you know of any available massage therapy positions in Portland or the surrounding areas?

I don't know if they are hiring yet but there is a new spa opening on Fore Street in Portland Maine called Sartori Spa. They are directly across the street from where Akari is now (not where they are moving to) Good Luck

I think that the schools marketing departments capitalize on the hopes of young impressionable unemployed students to make $1,000 a week.

I get calls all the time from massage graduates looking for jobs that pay $1,000 a week.

Unfortunatley... the only way that will happen is if you work for yourself & market yourself.

Greg Sawyer
href="www.promassagetherapy.net">Atlanta Massage Therapy</a>

One thing that I can suggest is to contact small chiropractors in your area and ask them if they would like to offer your services 1 to 2 days a week each.

This is a good starting point to get experience with while you build your business.

Here is the most important thing though...
keep a list of name, number and email address of each client so you can keep in touch with them yourself.

Too many practioners leave this to the admin people. When they leave that place after a few years they leave with few if any clients.

Keep the contact info yourself.

Greg Sawyer
www.promassagetherapy.net
<a href="www.promassagetherapy.net"> Atlanta Massage</a>

I believe that the reason why jobs pay therapist so cheap.is they don't do any research when looking for a job. so they end up taking some low under paying job. Personally my thought is anything less then $20 an hr the therapist is being taking advantage off. If these people stop taking jobs at $8-10 and actually do some looking before jumping into something. There would be more of a demand to be met.

I have a different problem. I am the employer and have a difficult time finding therapists. I don't know where to advertise the job posting. Any suggestions?

I am suppling all equipment/supplies, and offering a fair commission.

Well i would really go check out local massage events and try to get involved with the massage community and talk to as many LMT as you can.

Interesting you say to keep a list of client information yourself. A friend of mine recently received a letter his former employer's attorney, claiming that, by keeping client info, he was in violation of HIPAA laws and has threatened to file suit. How is that possible? Especially considering the clients personally provided the contact information directly to the massage therapist.

apologies. my previous comment...

"Interesting you say to keep a list of client information yourself. A friend of mine recently received a letter his former employer's attorney, claiming that, by keeping client info, he was in violation of HIPAA laws and has threatened to file suit. How is that possible? Especially considering the clients personally provided the contact information directly to the massage therapist."

was in response to...

"One thing that I can suggest is to contact small chiropractors in your area and ask them if they would like to offer your services 1 to 2 days a week each.

This is a good starting point to get experience with while you build your business.

Here is the most important thing though...
keep a list of name, number and email address of each client so you can keep in touch with them yourself.

Too many practioners leave this to the admin people. When they leave that place after a few years they leave with few if any clients.

Keep the contact info yourself.

Greg Sawyer
www.promassagetherapy.net
<a href="www.promassagetherapy.net"> Atlanta Massage</a>

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I suggest contacting the local massage schools that resonate with your mission in the business they can always be of help. Also craigslist.org is a pretty popular means of advertisement out this way, I don't know about Michigan, but that could be a good way to attract therapists who are looking to relocate.

kjb in Commerce Township, Michigan said: I have a different problem. I am the employer and have a difficult time finding therapists. I don't know where to advertise the job posting. Any suggestions?

I am suppling all equipment/supplies, and offering a fair commission.

andrea in Lakewood, Washington said: mostly it's too underground to find job postings on yahoo or monster or anything. go to craigslist.com, search jobs for massage therapy or lmp or lmt...

good luck!

Go to www.massageenvy.com
Select career opportunities. You can check them by state or see the whole list.

Wow, I didn't know everyone else out there went through the same crap that I did. When I first got out of school I worked for Massage Envy and The Massage Co for $9/hr to pay my bills. I then started up and out call business Millenium Massage & Fitness and targeted the Hotels. By working at the Mansion in Turtle Creek I met Dean Ferring and my clientel started to build by work of mouth. As for as good money for your craft before you can stand on your own, go to a chiropractor. I work for Cedar Springs Chiropractic for $45/hr from 9a-6p and work my out calls around that. If anyone out there needs healp, feel free to contact me. I know how hard it can be.

My e-mail cut off, but it's johnny_fitness@yahoo.com

Cass in Portland, Maine said: I am sorry to hear about the bad spot everyone seems to be in. I am here to tell you to keep positive...they are out there. I found a job at a great spa in Portland Maine two weeks after I graduated. I have medical/dental and vacation benefits and I make a percentage of the cost of the session (averages about $30 an hour) granted its not 65, but I see the cost of going into business for oneself and they roughly compare after taxes. Excellent jobs are out there, just don't let yourself get frustrated, the negative energy will only attract more negative results.

what spa is this? im graduating in a month and am currently looking. thanks for the info! :]

Otheo in Bridgewater, New Jersey said: I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

I have an opening for an new massage stuido in central new jeresy
do you have a license. I am hiring

actually in the portland maine area...sorry.

Neil said: I have an opening for an new massage stuido in central new jeresy
do you have a license. I am hiring

Neil, My husband and I are planning to come to the Jersey area next week and we are setting up interviews for him as a massage therapist. We are planning to rent an apartment until our home sells since I have already transfered my job. He is a New Jersey Certified Therapist + AED/CPR/First Aid. He is planning on trying out a few of the Massage Envy Franchises. He has trained in several modalities and would like to do massage full time. Let me know where you are located in Jersey if you are interested. Like I said we are planning to be up early next week and could stop by if it sounds promising. Thanks for considering. Gayle

THE WIFE AND MYSELF ARE TRYING TO GET INTO THE SCHOOL OF THERAPUTIC MASSAGE AND HAVE DREAMS OF OPENING UP A SPA OF OUR OWN ONE DAY......ANYHOO ALL THESE PEEPS ON HERE TALKING ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND A JOB KIND OF SCARES ME......SHOULD I LET THESE FEW COMMENTS SCARE ME AWAY? OR SHOULD I GO THROUGH THE CLASS AND GIVE THEM ALL MY MONEY TO GET CERTIFIED??

As long as you know that it will take time to build an established clientel then go for it. Massage school is a very cheap investment and pays well. If you are good and find a target market it will work. My market is old money and gays :) It's worked for me so far.

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Thank you and email me back with any questions. I will be happy to help you. You probably end up with more business than you can handle.

Johnny Fitness in Dallas, Texas said: As long as you know that it will take time to build an established clientel then go for it. Massage school is a very cheap investment and pays well. If you are good and find a target market it will work. My market is old money and gays :) It's worked for me so far.

I'll tell you where all the jobs are there in travel if you want to capitalize on the market shift which is travel and the internet contact me
Anthony Fernandez
easytravelonlineworld@yahoo.com

You're welcome. Gay couple are the best. They call themselves DINK's double income no kids, so they have more disposable income. Just a heads up!

I need 10-20 professional massage therapist men and women who have their own equipment to work for me. If you have a license and want to make good money on the weekends (Friday – Sunday) let me know. I have spa party’s bookings all over Polk County and I need good dependable people to work for me. I do everything for you all you need to do is to show up and do a good job. I also need people to do manicures, pedicures and facials. If you don’t mind doing 5 or more massages a night to well tipping and people let me know. You add up the money and email me.

I don't know what happen to my first post.
I need 10-20 professional massage therapist men and women who have their own equipment to work for me. If you have a license and want to make good money on the weekends (Friday - Sunday) let me know. I have spa party's bookings all over Polk County and I need good dependable people to work for me. I do everything for you all you need to do is to show up and do a good job. I also need people to do manicures, pedicures and facials. If you don't mind doing 5 or more massages a night to well tipping and people let me know. You add up the money and email me. Most of the therapist who work for me charge 1$ a minute and get most get 5 to 10$ tip from each person at the party. This means more than $300 a day for 5-6 hours a night.

Robin Manteris CA Hendersonville in Nashville, Tennessee said: Go to www.massageenvy.com
Select career opportunities. You can check them by state or see the whole list.

Dont work for them..i do and it has turned out the be like working for walmart

Otheo in Bridgewater, New Jersey said: I just completed school and cant find work,where are all the jobs that my school was telling me about.

Massage Therapy, Interior Design, Real Estate, Independant Contractor and similar "Titled" positions are jobs that you do by either starting your own "GROUP" or Marketing yourself Individually.

Fat chance if you think you'll be making easy big bucks working in Retail or Strip Shopping center environment. It's the one in a zillion that would make $$$$$ in an Employee hired position.

However, If you post an e-mail you might randomly have someone find you long after you've forgotten your post.

Good Luck

kjb in Commerce Township, Michigan said: I have a different problem. I am the employer and have a difficult time finding therapists. I don't know where to advertise the job posting. Any suggestions?

I am suppling all equipment/supplies, and offering a fair commission.

Just for my knowledge. What is considered an appropriate fair wage in your area?

Thanks

Massage Therapy, Interior Design, Real Estate, Independant Contractor and similar "Titled" positions are jobs that you do by either starting your own "GROUP" or Marketing yourself Individually.

Fat chance if you think you'll be making easy big bucks working in Retail or Strip Shopping center environment. It's the one in a zillion that would make $$$$$ in an Employee hired position.

However, If you post an e-mail you might randomly have someone find you long after you've forgotten your post.

Good Luck

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Searching for a position as:

Business Development, Sales, VP of Sales, Director of Sales, Leadership, Networking the industry ... depending on what the exact positions responsibilities are and what needs to be done for Corporate Success.

Granite & Marble Industries and/or complimentary industries.

Wholesale suppliers and/or fabricators.

Client type:
Luxury Custom Home builders, Vol Builders, Remodelers, Individuals, Real Estate Agents, Designers, Outdoor designers, Interior Designers.

Extrodinary Skills in:
Leadership, Training, Development, Business Development, Motivation, Re-vamping, Turn around.

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Kim in Dallas, Texas said: We are looking for therapists interested in part time or full time positions. We have consistent schedules and flexible hours. If you are looking for a fun and positive work environment, then come join our team.

Kim, how can we reach you?
SpringfieldNow@yahoo.com

Yupetri Catton in Flushing, New York said: No contact info, phone #, web site, emai. What, are you some kind of idiot?

Good Grief. Are you sure you are in the HEALING industry. Negative comments exude negative energy. Wow!

I am not in the Therapy industry. I am forever amazed at the intensity of the negative comments from people in the industry. It is in such contrast to your Healing industry mindset training.

In general, every industry has issues all the time or some of the time as supply & demand ebbs & flows.

EVERY industry requires ADVERTISING & MARKETING. Whether that is word or mouth from your excellent superior service or from printed paid by you ADS you must advertise.

As a NEW start-up or a fledging on financially you might try simply posting 3 x 4 colored general paper printed on a laser printer mini-ADS that you make yourself. Post them in anywhere that people go. Hand them out freely. This actually works better than posting a business card in many cases.

Did you know that Borders Books (in my area) has a board to post any such things + business cards?

First of all to all therapist out their, Don't work for massage envy they are crooks they will never pay you your worth. Second its hard to get work out their thats a fair share in the percentage area of pay. third its not easy as people say to start your own business. I notice alot of people say work for yourself but its not as easy as it sounds. Good luck to all who try

Nope. It's not easy to start a business. Also the start-up cost are prohibitive to many people who don't yet have a income or savings. It's been well documented in this forum that Massage Envy & others don't pay well. I'm surprised most of these People didn't find the real pay level out PRIOR to paying for Therapy school.

If you feel that cheated out there & as many of you can't stand Massage Envy & similar businesses..... turn it around on them. Do a bit of work for them & become personal friends-business with the incoming clients.....give 'em your contact info on the side. In the mean time, work for them & distribute your own cards & simple flyers.

I would assume that Massage Envey & such should be used as a stepping-stone or "entry-level" job while you get off the ground with your own private clients.

If you want to be tipped well - Do a Superior Job at massage, relaxation environment & customer care.... with Wealthy Customers! They will tip you GREAT during the Holidays.

I once worked for a Fortune 500 who took the Outside Sales Team as a group team building Holiday gift to a Massage & Make-up retail place.

Betty in Winter Springs, Florida said: so you should be greatful to make $9.-$13. an hour when they make $65.an hour easily off of your labor. I agree with the person who stated that you should go into business for yourself if that is an option for you.

As a clinic owner, it amazes me that people think that "we" make $65 per hour. That's just not true once we factor in our overhead. The therapist is just required to show up & do his/her job well to get paid. As owners, we're required to do extensive marketing just to get you the clients. We're not netting $65 per hr. If you'd like to make more money as a therapist, then you must assume more risk. That is the trade-off. As an employee, you've opted for a low-risk environment with some job security (i.e. you're guaranteed a paycheck). If you worked for yourself, then the rewards would be greater. My therapist pays me 30% as an IC because she uses my space. It works if you focus on the positive! Since whatever you focus on expands, then all that negativity only creates more of it. Always focus on the positive.

I cant help but laugh at the idea that this website is called Indeed. One search. All jobs.
And here we are, LMT's.
Twisted humor I know, but it struck me as irony.

I am looking for a licensed and preferrably experienced massage therapist interested in aout 25 hours per week to work in my buzy chiropractic clinic in Winter Haven, FL. Hours available are: M-Th 1pm to 6pm Fri 8am to 1pm. Pay is negotiable based on experience. 15 min to 60 min variety massages (deep tissue, trigger point therapy, neuro-muscular, relaxation, myofascial release, etc). Contact Dr. Rick Smith @ smithclinicchiro@aol.com or fax a resume to 863-297-8073.