Are you stressed out and overworked? Do your muscles ache from your job or from working out or gardening? You need a seated massage! Muscles feel better and recover faster from overexertion when they are being worked on by a massage therapy professional.
Are you thinking about becoming a massage therapist? Are you currently enrolled in school? Perhaps you just graduated and you're wondering how to build your practice.
If your answer to any of the above questions is YES, you've come to the right place. Seated massage brings massage therapy to the masses at work, at the mall, at the airport, at indoor and outdoor sporting events, craft fairs, the beach, and the list goes on.
There are many career paths within the field of massage therapy. How do you know which one to take?
Let me make it easy for you. Choose chair massage! It is great for beginning therapists. You don't need to rent office space or buy a lot of expensive equipment. The seat you carry is portable and can be set up anywhere and you can begin to earn $1 to $2 a minute, with the average session lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
You can combine seated massage with table massage in your practice or have an exclusive chair massage practice. It is inexpensive for clients, giving you a decent income. It allows you easy access to clients by going where the clients are. Little privacy is needed since clients do not disrobe for this type of massage. Clients can go on their coffee break at the office, get a massage, and be back at their desks within minutes, feeling alert and more productive than ever!
My name is Juanita. That's me in the photo above, demonstrating hacking on my son, Andrew. Hacking is a form of tapotement, where the pinky finger side or ulnar side of both hands strike the client, one after the other in rapid succession. You should move your hands quickly in a Z pattern all over the area. This stimulates the client, leaving him/her feeling refreshed and alert.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and I will guide you on how to get through school, obtain your license, set up your practice, get the proper insurance, and obtain and keep new clients. I will give you information on just about everything you need to know to start a successful massage therapy practice, all based on seated massage.
Table massage is also discussed because in Texas, you must learn basic Swedish table massage during massage school. Chair massage is not taught there. Continuing education classes after graduation teach a massage therapist how to perform seated massage, which is totally different than Swedish relaxation and therapeutic massage.
It is possible to make a living doing just chair massage, but most therapists do a combination of both. Good luck on your new career choice and thank you for taking the time to stop by Chair Massage Is For You!
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Find A Massage Therapist
If you want a massage, have you ever wondered how to find a massage therapist, one who will give you the treatment you deserve?
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Massage Therapy Jobs
Massage therapy jobs are easy to come by if you are a licensed massage therapist. That is, if your state requires
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What Is Chair Massage?
Chair massage is a massage given to a person who is sitting upright.
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Chair Massage Training
Find out from the massage school you choose if chair massage training is part of their basic curriculum or if you will have to pay extra for chair massage classes.
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Chair Massage Certification
In Texas, there is no special chair massage certification. Texas massage school is set up to teach and practice learning table massage in 500 hours.
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Your Massage Therapy Practice
Chair massage is a great way to start your massage therapy practice. Why? There are so many reasons.
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Benefits Of Seated Chair Massage
The benefits of seated chair massage are many. Table and chair can both be used by a massage therapist depending on the circumstances and the needs of the client.
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Massage Chair Parts
It is important to understand how the massage chair parts work so that you can give your clients the very best massage possible.
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Chair Massage Routine For Basic Relaxation
This is the chair massage routine for basic relaxation massage to use on your clients.
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Seated Therapeutic Massage
Seated therapeutic massage is not the same type of massage as relaxation chair massage.
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Chair Massage Techniques
Several chair massage techniques are used when performing seated massage.
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Hands-Free Chair Massage
Hands-free chair massage can prevent thumb injuries. If massage therapists overuse their thumbs or if their thumbs are not properly aligned with their arm bones while using them, thumb injuries will
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Workplace Massage
I get a lot of e-mails asking how workplace massage actually works. It is amazing how many workplaces do not offer any type of onsite massage therapy to their employees. In this age of wellness
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Health Benefits Of Massage Therapy In The Workplace
The health benefits of massage therapy in the workplace are many.
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Seated Chair Massage Proposal
If you would like to be a company's exclusive massage therapist, go to them with a seated chair massage proposal.
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Get Workplace Massage Clients
Getting contracts for workplace massage clients with several businesses in your area is an excellent way to start your practice.
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Chair Event Massage Extravaganza
Chair event massage performed at conventions, health fairs, county fairs, school fairs, craft fairs, all-day sport meets and conferences is a great way to gain lots of experience.
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A Good Massage Chair
If chair massage is for you, then you need to find a good massage chair for your business. But what makes a good chair? Flipping through any massage magazine will show you that there are a lot
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Killing Germs In Massage Therapy
Killing germs in massage therapy is very important for the client and the therapist.
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Seated Massage Without A Massage Chair
Sometimes you must perform seated massage without a massage chair!
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Health In The Office
These days, many employers are concerned about maintaining their employees' health in the office. Too many used sick days equal low production. But how to keep employees
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Massage Therapy For Stress
Are You Stressed Out? Consider having massage therapy for stress in your life. It really helps.
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Healing In Massage Therapy
There is healing in massage therapy. It can be used for relaxation, reduction of stress, relief from a number of medical conditions, and healing of aches and pains.
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Contraindications For Massage Therapy
Contraindications for massage therapy are any conditions, diseases, or sickness that can be made worse if massage is performed.
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Accredited Massage Therapy Schools
Choosing from several accredited massage therapy schools will require some research on your part.
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Massage Student Tips
If you have not been a student for a while, these massage student tips may help you get through massage school.
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Massage Therapy Videos
There are some excellent massage therapy videos to help you with your techniques. These can be ordered online quickly and securely.
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Massage Magazine
Do you read a massage magazine each month? I read three different magazines as soon as they come out during the year.
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Massage Therapy Licensing Requirements By State
There are 39 states plus the District of Columbia that have some massage therapy licensing requirements.
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What The Texas Massage Therapy Exam Is Like
My massage instructor tried to tell us what the Texas massage therapy exam is like.
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State Massage Therapy Licensing Renewal Requirements
In order to find out what the massage therapy licensing renewal requirements are, you will need to check your state health department's website.
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Scope Of Practice
Scope of practice allows you to do a specific number of things only, depending upon your state's laws.
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Your Massage Therapy Career
Do you give great shoulder or back rubs? Well, maybe you should consider a massage therapy career.
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Promote Your Massage Business
If you want a lot of clients, you will have to promote your massage business. Nobody else will do it for you.
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The Massage Therapy Client
Everyone can be a massage therapy client. Everyone can benefit from massage therapy.
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Gift Certificates For Massage Therapy
Before you buy gift certificates for massage therapy, be sure that you read the terms of the gift certificate.
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Massage Therapist Insurance
Massage therapist insurance is not difficult to understand. There are seven basic kinds you will need.
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Massage Therapy Insurance
Massage therapy insurance dealings may be the key to growing your business.
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Massage Insurance Billing
Massage insurance billing is not as lucrative as you may think. Most insurance companies cut the fee you bill either to a usual and customary prevailing fee for the area in which you bill, or they
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Techniques Of Massage
There are many techniques of massage to be performed on a client.
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Massage Therapy Outcalls
Massage therapists who practice outside of the office make massage therapy outcalls. They are the equivalent of a doctor making a housecall.
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Massage Therapy Housecalls
Massage therapy housecalls are more commonly called outcalls. Many massage therapists make outcalls their entire practice.
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Hospital Massage
Hospital massage is becoming more accepted and encouraged by physicians and hospitals across the United States.
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Have A Massage Party
A massage party is a fun and trendy way to introduce massage therapy to new clients.
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Bridal Massage Party
A bridal massage party can be a unique way to celebrate the bride-to-be at a shower, a bachelorette party, or just a bonding time prior to the wedding for the female attendants.
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Teen Massage Party
A teen massage party opens up a whole new world to young girls. Guys will like it, too, as long as it is combined with manly movies or a gaming party.
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Animal Massage Therapy
Animal massage therapy is becoming a very big business. Specially-trained therapists massage dogs, cats, horses, pet rodents, farm animals, and even zoo animals.
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Massage Therapy Book
A great massage therapy book, and believe me, there are many, is not hard to come by. You can start collecting them while you are still in school.
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Massage Therapy References
I am giving you sources for some of the best massage therapy references in this section.
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Massage Therapy Shopping
In this section, I will give you some of the best places for massage therapy shopping.
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Massage Therapy Music
Hopefully, you were taught the value of playing massage therapy music while you work on your clients. If not, I will give you some pointers.
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Muscles And Massage Therapy
As massage therapists, we deal with muscles during each massage we give. Anatomy is very important in school. It is more important in real life when there is a client on your table or in your chair.
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Types Of Massage Therapy
There are many types of massage therapy or complementary treatments aside from chair and table massage that therapists perform.
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New Massage Trends
New massage trends, like Zubio, have been developing in the massage therapy industry and are featured in various massage magazines as they come out.
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Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a popular form of massage mostly used in table massage.
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Links To Helpful Webpages
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Build Your Own Business
Now that you have finished massage school, it is time to build your own business. But how? That is one thing that is not covered very well in massage therapy school. Time to go back to school so you
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