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Berkeley Sauna Announces They Offer Ultimate Relaxation Via Massage Therapy San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2011
The Berkeley Sauna massage therapy announces that through their massage bodywork they invite everyone to release stress and tension performed by more than 10 certified massage therapists. This service provides for a great opportunity for a "staycation" for tight budgets.
"Our massage bodywork provides full relaxation, releases tension, softens muscles, opens up energy pathways, gives clarity of mind, invigorates energy and revitalizes the spirit," said Anna Acs of The Berkeley Sauna. "You can come with friends or bring your family to have a private party in a relaxing environment promoting health for your loved ones."
On The Berkeley Sauna menu there is a wide array of massage modalities to choose from: Eastern and Western style sessions like Swedish, Esalen, deep tissue sports massages, and trigger point therapy; or acupressure, shiatsu, Tui Na Chinese massage, and reflexology for the hands and feet. They also offer eco-friendly body treatments: hot stone massage, heated herbal compress and massage, salt scrubs and mud packs and the experience of the meditative state of deep relaxation therapy with cranio-sacral and sound healing therapy.
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massage therapist?
I want to be a massage therapist but i don't know what i need... does anybody have any experiences? I'm a senior and i want to help people.
Do any of you have any experiences with therapist?
First, check if your local city requires you to have a license. Then there are some colleges that offer courses in massage therpy and a certificate at the end of the course. It is not easy. You have to learn about the various muscle groups and how they interact as well as numerous other related subjects. If you check your area for massage schools, they will have all the information you need.
Chris O'Hanlon, Colorado, USA
chrisohanlon@yahoo.com
Beware that your license may not be good in another state so investigate the "reciprocals" where licenses are valid across state lines.
Other than that you will need a table, a chair, an office, and marketing.
Could I be a successful male massage therapist if I only work from my apartment? Would I get clients?
I'm worried that people will get the wrong idea. I'm planning on going to massage school to become a certified massage therapist in several styles. I would love for this to work. I want to help people feel better and I would get a personal satisfaction in doing so. I'm having trouble figuring out what to do with my life and this seems like a nice idea. Just wondering if I could pull it off and make a decent living off of it.
A male massagist working from your own home? People will think you're giving people more than just massages.
put your ads out there maybe
I've been a massage therapist for 2 decades and it can be done if you are flexible.
I have a portable table, so I can also go to clients.
I only work on people in my apt if I know them.
The other alternative is, there maybe some space in your city that rents out massage rooms by the hour. There are a few in my city, but I'm in NYC so we have everything here.
In order to establish yourself, you might consider working at a local Spa. or for a chiropractor or dentist. The latter 2 have incorporated using massage therapists from time to time.
You could even do it part time ... while you're building your own clientel. It would also build your confidence in your work.
Also, included in your schooling is advice on the way to set up your practice.
If this is something you are passinate about, you will find a way to be successful.
Much good luck to you.
A masseuse I visit occasionally subleases her space from a physiotherapist. Therefore, the two practices are related and her rent is far cheaper than she would likely pay to her own landlord. This might be something you could think about as well. As for making a decent living? Get yourself a gig with a pro athlete or team ... you'll be set!
Any tips on how a massage therapist can make decent money?
I have a friend who is a massage therapist. He is really struggling. Most of the places where he can find work just take most of the money. Any ideas?
Any place where you work for someone else, they will take most of the money. The reason is not always greed, but the business owners may value expenses of location, property upkeep, marketing and advertising over the expenses that they think a massage therapist deserves. It just becomes simple economics. Figure out a way to keep your expenses as low as possible, and your revenue as high as possible to create a decent profit margin. Many massage therapists find this by becoming mobile with a chair and a table. Initially, you will need to sacrifice some of your perfect scenario elements just so you can start in the right direction. Your start-up cost is relatively low, and you will have no overhead (so to speak) because you are not locked into rent or utilities. Your operating cost of supplies and/or fuel for transportation may be your biggest ongoing expense. Also, if becoming your own business person is the direction you want to go, then legitimize yourself by developing a professional business name and a logo. Find cheap ways to print business cards, set a fair price, then discount 15-25% for package deals (5 sessions or more). This will get the ball rolling. And most important. Take care of your customers! Arrive on time, don't change your appoinments with them unnecessarily and listen to what they are looking for in a massage session. Set some boundaries, but keep this consistent with them. Inconsistency is what drives people away from many service driven businesses. When people begin to ask if you have an office, then you will want to consider finding a place that rents a room. You should not need to pay more than 50% for the room rental. Be patient, but be persistent. If you need to supplement income through a full-time or part-time job, then do it. Give yourself time to build up clientele before relying on your massage income to support you full-time.
Best wishes.
It sounds like your buddy is self employed and that is really tough. Word of mouth is the best way to get your name out there. Make business cards and had them out, everywhere! Promote yourself! Chair massage set up at the mall, local sporting event, flee market, local salon, local gym, wherever.
Spas have been cutting back their business, 'cause the business that was there last year isn't here.
I work PT and use to have about 52 hours in a 2 weeks and now I have about 20 hours in 2 weeks.
Good Luck and Please Up Date Me.
There are tons on things one needs to do to be successful in the massage profession as in any other profession beginning with changing your core beliefs about yourself.
You also have to know that it is about making money.
Read and learn anything and everything about marketing and business.
There are high paying job opportunities out there where you can make $45 an hour as a subcontractor but you have to know how to find them or create them.
What are the benefits of becoming a Massage Therapist?
I've always been interested in Massage Therapy. I would like to know what are the benefits of becoming a massage therapist, what's a massasge therapist salary, and is massage therapy a good career?
You always get to rub people the right way? Benefits and salary would depend on employer, so you would need to check with places that employ massage therapists.
Generally, you always have your tools with you (though clearly there are things that can make the experience better (tables, oils, etc)).
You loose weight.
u get money(based on what u charge)
and u might even get a date.
The salary is based on what u charge.
If you charge 15 an hour....ok.
my thing is go for 20.
and yes it is a good job
It is a very strenuously job, and most people only stay in the field for 5-8 years due to burnout or injury.
I would recommend that if you are interested that find out if any massage schools in your area hold discovery workshops in which you get a one-day crash course.
I love my career and don’t regret entering it at all, but I would recommend that you look into it seriously before you make the schooling commitment.
Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue
Reduces muscle spasms
Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion
Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work
Reduces blood pressure
Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain
Enhances the health and nourishment of skin
Improves posture
Strengthens the immune system
Treats musculoskeletal problems
Rehabilitation post operative
Rehabilitation after injury
What are prerequisites to be a massage therapist?
I want to be a massage therapist and don't know if there are any prerequisites to take the program at a college.
At the school I attended the only Pre-req was to take an introduction course to the program. You'll have to contact the college you have in mind to see if they have any requirements. You will at least need to have graduated high school or have a ged. You will also need to take their placement tests and score high enough to be allowed to take the classes you need for the program.
Even if your program does not require taking an anatomy and physiology class (usually known as A&P) you should take it. People may tell you it is too difficult or that you dont need it, but you absolutely DO. It is really not that hard and the test that you will have to pass for National Certification has a large portion of anatomy questions. People who have had anatomy have an easier time learning what they need for the test.
Make sure to ask lots of questions about the program, find out what their success rate is, how they offer hands on training, how long it takes to complete etc. Make sure you are getting enough training so you will be able to meet your state's requirments to practice massage therapy as well as to feel comfortable working on clients. It's your future, make sure you are prepared!
However it is always a HUGE help if you already have prior experience in anatomy/phisiology or any other medical courses. These will help you fly through both the school's tests and and the national exams.
Being a massage therapist is very rewarding and I know you will enjoy it.
Good Luck!
Do massage therapist get horny wile performing a massage on somebody?
I know people getting the massage can, so what about the therapist, do you secretly get arouse, specially for men therapist, it's ok to tell the truth it's a normal reaction i think.
But i'd really like to know what male therapist think.
You wish.
Don't forget that they do it for a living.
Perhaps the first few times they did, but I expect that after a while it just becomes totally routine....
And not only that, but giving the massage for an extended period of time really makes the wrists ache.
So honestly... I doubt it.
If a male therapist DOES get aroused in any way while performing a massage, I sincerely hope he quits because he's in the wrong line of work.
where can i find a massage therapist in puerto vallarta who does deep tissue therapeutic massage?
I was in a car accident and have whiplash injuries. I need to find a good deep tissue massage therapist. There are a lot of massage therapists here for relaxation, but I haven't found one who does therapeutic deep tissue massage.
Check out really nice vacation hotels/spas.
http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/locator.aspx
it's the american massage therapy association web site.
How do you become a massage therapist?
Do you have to go to school? is there some kind of a licence or certification? how about ayurvedic massages? how much money does a massage therapist make?
Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook, especially the section on "training""
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos295.htm
What is the description and salary and the education needed to become a Massage Therapist?
What is a description of what a Massage Therapist does.
What education does a Massage Therapist need?
Where do Massage Therapists learn what they know?
What is their highest yearly income/salary?
A massage therapist is someone who treats those with tension and helps improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues. They use many different forms of body techniques for these issures.
I went to a place called Lincoln Technical Institute. The courses I had to take were the following: Massage Business Administration, Psychology of the Body and CPR, Intro to Massage & Bodywork, Massage & Bodyworks Procedures, Techniques, & Routines, Reflexology & Acupressure, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology I and II, Massage Bodywork and Specialized Massage, Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy, Spa Services, and my last class was Clinic where my class mates and I had to pretend we were in a real-life Massage Clinic. Kind of like our internship. You have to go to a school that is credited for Massage Body work. If you need help with that you can e-mail me and tell me your area and I can find out where you can go. But you need to know your bones, bony landmarks,and muscles. You need to no where the muscles insert and the origin. You have to be able to identify pain. If a person has a head ache it could be because of lower back pain. You have to no your medical terms if you work in a medical setting.
Now salary varies. If you are on your own I can't stress enough that you are not going to make loads of money at first. It takes time. My best advice for you is to apply to a Spa or Chiropractor's Office first to get experience. It is really up to you how much you will make. If you don't promote yourself and love what you do. You are not going to make any money. I graduated this year in Feb. I thought I would be making loads of money but with how the economy is now, it is hard to start a business on your own from scratch. You have to no what kind of client you want to have. Do you want ppl that need more medical attention or do you want to work in a relaxing place such as a spa. Or maybe you would like to be more involved with sports, so you could study Sports Massage.
There is a lot more I could tell you so if you have any questions just let me know.
Email - Smwal_0915@yahoo.com or Sagan_0214@yahoo.com
How popular is a massage therapist around pregnant women?
I heard leg cramps are bad during pregnancy how many of you women out there like or need a massage therapist during this time? Prefer answer's from people experiencing this.
I had to go to massage therapy while pregnant because of a neck injury giving me migraines and my doctor only wanted to give me pain killers for a short time. It helped IMMENSELY. I was NOT in my 3rd trimester when I had my massages done and had no problems.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Many people consider massage a luxury, and not something that could be considered a treatment for some medical conditions. However, there are a lot of benefits to this sort of therapy. It is definitely something that would be helpful for most people to do from time to time.
One of the benefits of massage therapy is that it is very relaxing. It can help to reduce stress levels and calm down people that are upset or feeling aggressive. It can also help people that are having trouble sleeping. You can get a massage in a darkened room with nicely scented warm massage oil to really help you relax. Soothing music can also be played. The whole experience contributes to the feeling of relaxation.
Sore muscles can also be helped through massage therapy. Be sure to tell the therapist about any muscles that are sore that you would like worked on so they con concentrate on the areas that need help the most.
When tight muscles are massaged it can help to loosen them up, thus relieving many other types of pain such as headaches.
This type of treatment can also improve your immune system. Studies have shown that after having a massage people have higher white blood cell counts. This means that it can also help people recover from surgery and other illnesses.
Babies many times benefit from massages, and there are lots of resources you can use in order to learn how to give them a simple massage to relax them and help them to feel better when they are fussy. Their digestive process can also be aided through this therapy.
Although it is beneficial in many cases, there are some situations that make it unsafe for you to undergo this treatment. You will want to check with your doctor before you schedule any massage appointments just to make sure that there is no reason you shouldn’t do this.
Heart conditions and problems with blood vessels make it unsafe for you to get a massage. Those who are pregnant should only get this treatment from someone who is qualified to do pregnancy massage since massaging some areas during certain times during the pregnancy can be dangerous. You also don’t want to get a massage in any areas where you have skin conditions.
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