Body/Work: Careers in Massage Therapy

by Kayse Gehret

Whether you are a current massage therapy student, a seasoned practitioner, or an individual contemplating a career change, Body/ Careers in Massage Therapy will provide an expansive view into the world of a professional massage therapist. In this insightful, remarkably readable guide you will learn how to determine if massage therapy is the right career for you, explore your education and training options, navigate the crucial time between graduating from massage school and secure your first job. You will also gain concise, real-world advice on how to market, promote and advertise your practice in a way that is both effective and cost-effective, establish a thriving, prosperous private practice, and acquire business basics exclusively tailored to the massage profession. Body/ Careers in Massage Therapy is a valuable companion to your massage school education, a practical blueprint for starting out in the profession and a trusted resource to assist you as you grow in your practice. "Starting your career as a massage therapist just got easier! If there had been such a valuable handbook when I was starting out 17 years ago, I would have saved precious time and gained serious advantage over my competition. If this handy book isn't part of every beginning therapist's schoolbag, then those who do get it will be way ahead of the game. I had to laugh out loud many times as I read the book and recognized some silly thing I did years ago or how I could have handled a situation better if I'd known beforehand what to expect. This is a savvy, well-written, easy to implement manual with valuable insights and excellent direction to help you do the right thing the first time, saving you valuable months - even years - to become the best Massage Therapist you can be." Leslie Z. Hollingsworth CMT & Proprietor of San Francisco Massage Supply

156 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2010

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been considering a career change in massage therapy for the last year and more seriously over the past few months, visiting my local massage school for their open house and a personal tour, devouring content by massage therapists and practicing on friends. I’m still undecided if it’s the path for me but this comprehensive and concise guide summarizes all of the potential risks, rewards, and considerations of the career. It would be especially helpful for anyone interested in opening their own business. I appreciated the author’s emphasis on spirituality, energy and self-care.

[Julie Onofrio · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author misses a key point about transference and countertransference which is really the foundation of a successful massage business.