Success from the Start

Success from the Start
Author: Debra Koerner
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2013-03-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803639015

Rely on Success from the Start for the inspiration and practical business guidance you need to enjoy a long and rewarding career in massage therapy. Business naiveté is one of the primary reasons massage therapists leave the profession. The author has written this text to provide you with the business skills you need to envision and then launch a successful career. Set yourself on your path to success—right from the start.

Press Here! Massage for Beginners

Press Here! Massage for Beginners
Author: Rachel Beider
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1592338720

Relieve pain, alleviate tension, increase relaxation, and recover and prepare for physical activities. Fun, modern illustrations and intuitive organization combined with the expertise of licensed massage therapist Rachel Beider allow you to quickly implement this powerful wellness tool. Massage therapy is a great way to connect and engage with your loved ones, applying healing techniques to reduce pain and tension while increasing relaxation and enjoyment. With this guide, learn how to give a deeply enjoyable therapeutic massage to family members, friends, or oneself. Beautifully illustrated and designed and with easy-to-follow instructions, Massage for Beginners is the perfect guide for learning the fundamentals of giving a really great massage. The Press Here! series offers contemporary takes on traditional hands-on healing practices for a new generation of practitioners. These introductory guides feature easy-to-access organization, clear instructions, and beautiful illustrations of each technique. Other Press Here! topics include reiki, reflexology, and acupressure.

Massage Therapy 101

Massage Therapy 101
Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1647580102

As the modern world has become more health-conscious, the demand for Massage Therapy has also increased, making it one of the fastest growing careers in the nation. This in turn has led many people to consider becoming Massage Therapists. While Massage Therapy is a wonderful, fulfilling career, it can also be a little difficult for people to navigate when they first start out. But that is what this guide is for! In this HowExpert Guide to Massage Therapy 101, we go over the top 101 tips you need to know in order to become a successful Massage Therapist. The topics covered in this guide include: • Education and licensing requirements for Massage Therapists • How to choose the right school for you • What to expect from your education, including strategies to help you pass your classes • The steps involved in becoming officially licensed • How to build your business and get your first clients • How to grow your business into a successful practice • How to avoid burnout during your career ...and so much more! So if you are ready to embark on your journey of becoming a Massage Therapist, or if you simply want to learn more about the Massage Therapy profession, then this guide is for you! About the Expert Nicole Urban graduated from the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy in 2013, completing their 850-hour program. After serving a mission for her church in Brazil for a year and a half, she returned to Colorado to complete all of her licensing requirements. She became a licensed massage therapist in 2015, and has been practicing massage therapy ever since, first in Colorado and then in Idaho when she moved there to attend Brigham Young University – Idaho. In July 2019 she graduated from BYU-I with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. Today she is an ACE certified Health Coach, as well as the owner of her own massage therapy business. She also helps out with teaching at the local massage therapy school near her home. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Massage Is Weird

Massage Is Weird
Author: Ian Harvey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2021-11-26
Genre:
ISBN:

Reclaim the magic of massage. If you're feeling burned out, we can beat it. If you're worried about starting your own business, we can conquer those fears. If you think you suck at massage, you're wrong. Massage is weird. There, I said it, and I'd say it again. Whether it's communicating with first time clients, figuring out how the puzzle of pain works (and why it sometimes seems impossible to solve), or creeper-proofing your practice, it can be a lot for one person to figure out all on their own. That's why we'll figure it out together! Take the leap of faith with me and we'll demystify the mysterious, bust a few massage myths, and learn how to drop the worries and start focusing on outcomes. We'll get through it together, one chapter at a time.

Nutrition for Massage Therapists

Nutrition for Massage Therapists
Author: Julie Onofrio
Publisher: Pine Woods Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2011
Genre: Massage therapy
ISBN: 9780983977605

Massage Therapy is being used more and more for the relief of pain, injuries, fibromyalgia, headaches and helping to ease the pain of pregnancy and cancer treatments. Hospitals and other health care facilities are using massage for healing and health. With massage therapy in demand, a career in massage is thought to be growing 'faster than average' according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Thinking of becoming a Massage Therapist? Do you want a more meaningful career helping others? Do you love learning about health and the human body? Have you been told you 'have good hands'? Becoming a massage therapist is a combination of learning about the body and how it works along with how to apply massage to the body for stress reduction and to work with many injuries and conditions. There are more jobs available today in massage and it is a growing field but there are many things that you need to know in order to have a successful career. This book will help you become more informed and make better decisions starting with looking at whether or not a career in massage is for you! You will then get more information on how to choose the best massage school to meet your needs and budget. More information on possible job opportunities and starting your own massage business. You can work at spas or other health care offices or start your own massage office. Find out more about this popular career and make more informed choices on your path to success.

Body Work

Body Work
Author: Kayse Gehret
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Massage
ISBN: 9780615330761

A vital, accessible career guide for new, aspiring or seasoned professional massage therapists and a valuable companion to any massage school education program.

Masseur & Massage Therapist

Masseur & Massage Therapist
Author: Connor Syrewicz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 142228932X

For many high school graduates, college is a way to get ahead, but going to college is not the only way for young adults to succeed. Many people choose to enter the workforce after high school to start earning money and gaining experience right away. These motivated young workers can have rewarding jobs without ever having to earn a 4-year college degree. If you're interested in making others feel good and don't know that you want to—or can—go to college, a career in massage therapy might be for you. Young people need only a high school diploma or equivalent to start in massage, and they can eventually earn more than $50,000 a year. In Masseurs & Massage Therapists, you'll learn how to start a career in massage therapy and what you need to succeed in the field. Find out about the prospects for massage careers in the future, how much masseurs can make each year, and whether your path to success includes a career as a masseur or massage therapist.

How to Start a Home-based Massage Therapy Business

How to Start a Home-based Massage Therapy Business
Author: Shirley L. Philbrick
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780762772049

Massage therapists need basic, practical business advice such as low to mid-cost marketing techniques, taxes, and recordkeeping, but there is also no denying the benefits of “been there, done that” information that can only come from someone else’s experience. How to Start a Home-based Massage Therapy Business offers a gold mine of tips and ideas that can lessen the learning curve, stimulate thinking outside-the-box, and increase the odds of having a wildly successful practice.

Massage Mastery

Massage Mastery
Author: Anne Williams
Publisher: LWW
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-02-15
Genre: Massage
ISBN: 9780781780179

"Massage mastery: from student to professional, presents the theory (why) and practice (how) of massage therapy in an engaging, accessible way for today's adult and young-adult learners. Chapters are organized into manageable topics that facilitate incorporation into any massage curriculum."--Publisher.

The Massage Therapist's Guidebook

The Massage Therapist's Guidebook
Author: Diane Matkowski
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1532054130

The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook is approved by NCBTMB as a home study course toward continuing education credits (CEU’s) for massage therapists. Diane Matkowski shares invaluable insights into the business world of massage. As a leader in the field she gives an authentic and realistic view about how she has thrived as a massage therapist. Drawing on her decades of experience she explains how to: · understand massage as a business · provide excellent client care · continue growing in all aspects of your work · increase self-care awareness as a massage therapist · balance emotional, physical, and financial energy · be more conscious of the human body on many levels · deepen your appreciation for your work and lifestyle By recognizing the value that touch brings, you’ll be able to enjoy your work more and become a better (and more successful) massage therapist. Help your community and make a quantum leap in the booming business of massage with The Massage Therapist’s Guidebook.