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Posted on: November 24, 2014
The demand for massage therapy is on the rise with statistics from the Bureau of Labor indicating that employment growth in the field will rise 22.6 percent by 2022. For a massage therapist entering the field, that's exciting news, but one that also requires thought about how to make a massage therapy career a successful one. To that end, seeking advice from those currently making a living in the profession can translate into career advancement opportunities. Massage therapist professionals can give great tips about the business management practices and techniques that have worked well for them along the way. They can also provide valuable insights into the benefits of continuing education and identifying potential pitfalls that can affect a massage business. In fact, receiving advice from experienced massage therapists is so important that the American Massage Therapy. Association offers a mentoring program to assist up-and-coming therapists with communication skills, goal planning and strategies for success. Specific types of wisdom that entry-level therapists should consider include:
- How specializing in acupressure, deep-tissue, orthopedic, pain management, reflexology, or sports massage improves income and job satisfaction.
- How different communication techniques improve client-therapist interactions for more effective massage experiences.
- How adapting to different work environments such as hospitals, spas, clinics, rehabilitation centers or private businesses increases future employment opportunities.
- How dealing with clients professionally, effectively and compassionately can grow your client base.
- How becoming more highly trained in financial strategies and business practices can result in business growth and personal success.
Massage therapists who seek advice from mentors within the industry are likely to enjoy greater career satisfaction and advancement opportunities across job settings. Mentors can provide assistance for defining career goals, objective feedback about work skills and professional support to overcome challenges. With these benefits in mind, beginning massage therapists should strongly consider choosing a mentor for themselves.
