Massage Career GuidesAre you thinking about becoming a massage therapist? Have you already decided to go to massage school and are wondering what massage school is right for you? Have you just graduated from massage school and are looking for a job or looking to start a business? Have you been practicing massage for awhile and just need some help starting/building or maintaining your massage business? This site has all of the massage career guides and resources to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Choosing a career that is right for you is the first step in the process. Do you love getting massage? Do you love working with people? Do you love learning new things about health and disease? Not everyone is cut out to be a massage therapist and just because you may have been told that you have good hands doesn't mean that you will be successful in the massage profession. But you can find a success and even make as much money as you need to make a Great living when you are more conscious of what you are getting into. What it takes to be successful is a passion for what you do, a commitment to doing massage and doing whatever it takes to be successful. Just like any other career, there are challenges and obstacles to overcome. Those who can make it through the first 5 years are faced with learning to attract new clients and get current clients to become repeat clients. They are faced with learning to talk about what you do so that clients will become regular clients and refer all of their friends. Even though there are more jobs opportunities opening up for massage school graduates, the pay is usually low and you still have to know how to get and keep clients coming back. Job security is a thing of the past and it takes putting 100% effort into everything you do. So whatever stage you are in your career, there are so many things to do to add to your success. The thing is that many never are able to take the steps needed due to low self esteem and lack of business experience. Participating in peer supervision groups and individual supervision and asking for help when you need it can help you overcome your fears of marketing and sales. Peer Supervision is simply a system of support for whatever it is that you need. It is a process of learning about yourself and your beliefs that hold you back from taking the steps that you need to achieve success. To Your Success! Julie Onofrio, Licensed Massage Practitioner
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