A question for all massage therapist?!


Question:

A question for all massage therapist?

I'm interested to know how many of you are in private practice or work for someone else? If you are in private practice is this a better option than working at a salon or spa? What advice would you give someone who goes into private practice?


Answers:

It's really a personal choice, and you are never really limited in your career.....

If you are going to start a private practice then you need to have at least 3,000 or more for start up costs( if you are in with a doctor, if you are not you will need much more for rent and other things).....each state has mandatory guidelines for what you absolutely must have and supply to your patients, so check your state guidelines.....

also, you may need additional licenses...such as an occupational license.....so look into that as well....

building up a clientel is also another factor....so make sure you advertise well..... and network....

the pros for starting a private practice....is the simple fact that you are your own boss.....you set your own schedule....you can take as long as you feel with each client, and you are getting the full percentage of your money..... if you work on the same premise as a doctor, then you can accept PIP...which is great too...although...check with the state on that as well.....

Working in a spa setting is great when you are starting out because usually the spa has supplies, so you won't have to buy all of them on your own..... you also have a unlimited clientel.....and you have a great setting with all the preliminaries already taken care of.... spas are also great experience...and you can even choose to travel....and work in exotic locals..... I would choose either a day spa....or a vacation spa..... if there is a salon located in the spa, you have to make sure that your room is well away from all the noise of a salon.... that can be a problem....

If you are going to work out of your home, there are also state guidelines....and if you travel to other peoples homes....you really need to watch out for your safety....and also find out about anything else you may need in your state....

You can also mix it up.....and do a little of everything or whateveryou want, there is definitely versatility in this profession.....

bottom line is....it depends on what you are looking for, and what you are willing to do......

i'm actually making those choices right now myself.... I till have to take my national exam...but once I do..... I have to choose....

What i'm thinking of for myself, is starting out at a spa.....and gradually building clientel.....and saving money..... whilst I am gathering experience..... I am fortunate to live in a huge tourist town, so there are a lot of options to choose from..... the only downer for me is the fact that I like to spend as much time with a client as i feel that they need, I don't like limiting myself to a time factor.....eventually though, I will go private.....but I want to do some traveling first as well....so....

I know it's a lot to think about....but it's really a great profession....with a lot of versatility, so don't feel pigeon holed into one particular thing.....




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