Massage therapy school: Worth the investment?

MrMarkAndrewMrMarkAndrew
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Good evening, all.

Hope you’re doing well. I noticed that some folks here are LMTs. I was thinking about going to Massage Therapy school and wondering how you felt about the experience overall. It definitely takes a solid investment of time, training, and cash.

What would you say are the biggest pros and cons? Things to consider in advance before committing to any program?

Cheers and happy cuddling.

Sincerely,

Mark

Comments

  • theHugAlchemisttheHugAlchemist

    Would it be worthwhile to you if you never made money off the skill? If it was only useful in community/with friends/family/partners.

    That's what I always ask myself when sinking large amounts of money into learning something.

    Massage therapy was worthwhile to me but I don't make much money off it.

  • MrMarkAndrewMrMarkAndrew
    edited December 2023

    @coregulate thank you. It wouldn’t be for the money. I have three specific and related goals I hope to achieve: Massage Therapy, Yoga Instructor, and EMT training and certification. I’ve studied martial arts, meditation, and Yoga for a long while and would like to challenge myself with seeking out and achieving these three certifications.

  • [Deleted User]Sveta88 (deleted user)

    Good evening Mark, im actually in massage school right now. My program is 10 months and I got 4 months left before im done. I would say it's worth it but again every program is different. I searched allot before I found the right school for me. It's a small class and I feel like you learn better, allot of hands on. I think if you could make it into your own business you could make more. Massage Therapist's are always needed and you will always find a job. I would say how much you make is really going to be up to you, how much you choose to work. I wish you luck and if you have any questions your welcome to message me. Hope you have a good evening.

  • MrMarkAndrewMrMarkAndrew

    Thank you, @Sveta88
    I’m at one of those rather rare times in life where I’m not working now so I have the time and money together. It seems like it could be a fortuitous time to pursue this goal. Do you find it pretty rigorous, physically and mentally?

  • SunsetSnugglesSunsetSnuggles

    Not sure where you stand with health insurance, but that's something to consider...I used to know a massage therapist who had to get a part-time job at Starbucks so she would have health coverage.

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  • MrMarkAndrewMrMarkAndrew
    edited December 2023

    Yeah, @SunsetSnuggles I’ve heard it can be a bit of a challenge. No pension or retirement system either.

  • CuddleHugs01234CuddleHugs01234

    I believe it’s physically challenging. The one I go to has her own business and does it part time. She is married though, so there is a second income. She’s really good though. But she has stated it’s physically challenging.

  • VitaminJVitaminJ

    I am so glad you’ve posed this question. I have been thinking about Massage Therapy School and my 200 hour yoga certification as well. I wonder what are some other considerations besides the financial and time commitments of MT school, and are there actual conflicts with cuddling?

  • PixiePassionsPixiePassions

    I'm grateful for this thread because I've been considering too, as I would love to add that skill to my professional cuddling. I'm also still going to eventually get certified as a personal trainer, so the extra Anatomy lessons won't hurt either. 😊

  • _marC_marC

    Go for it!
    Pros being everyone's favorite person
    Cons being everyone's favorite person

  • MajesticMangoMajesticMango
    edited December 2023

    Howdy! So I actually went to massage therapy school two years ago :) I never got licensed so technically I’m not a licensed massage therapist but, I am super grateful to have learned what I learned and am super happy with the experience and knowledge that I now carry.
    I do have a massage table I travel with and I go about massages the same way I would as if I were licensed. Since I’m not licensed I don’t/can’t charge anyone for massages so it’s not something I share with many folks but I have no problem loosening up some muscles if I can tell they’re in need of it :)
    I’m a super active person to begin with, lifting 3-5 days a week, yoga the same thing, 1-4 miles a day, super active (I also went to school to be a personal trainer) and in school you’ll learn that you need to listen and care for your body just as much as you should for a client on your table.
    Keep yourself limber and loose, it’s actually more physically demanding than you’ll think.
    Learn to meditate and detach, it’s not something that most people think of when massaging but what you’re doing is helping with releasing emotional trauma stored in someone’s body. This is heavy work, it’s not for everyone and even though you can make good money off it, it can be a lot to carry emotionally and mentally.
    It’s a very rewarding career, you’ll help out so many people and you’ll learn that with helping them you’re helping yourself.
    I wish you the best of luck on your journey and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me (: I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have ☺️

    Peace and love
    Lil_majestic aka Krystal

  • SunnyDSunnyD

    Pretty on point with all of these comments. I am an LMT(Licensed Massage Therapist), been a licensed professional since 2015. Total practice time was since 7th grade for me. I am truly passionate in this career and there always is and will be a demand for LMTs. I have found this to absolutely be worth it. As far as this profession and cuddling go: I have learned valuable skills in my massage education that transfers over nicely in cuddling contexts. Although I don't list my job because the one disadvantage is once people know you are an LMT you get a lot of requests to massage. Cuddling is my fun, unwind and recharge time. I don't want to massage when I am cuddling.

  • MrMarkAndrewMrMarkAndrew

    Thanks, everyone! These are really great and very helpful responses as well. I definitely appreciate all the sharing of information and perspectives.

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