It can be used in preparation for sporting and athletic events, during events, post-event and as part of general musculoskeletal maintenance programmes.
Sports therapy on the other hand, is considered more of a holistic approach and involves considerably more emphasis on injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation. While sports therapy may include some sports massage, it will often include other treatments, such as cryotherapy, heat therapy and taping to name a few.
Sports therapists are normally trained to degree level and can be likened to a more sports-specific type of physiotherapist.
This qualification is considered the minimum criteria required to practice as a sports massage therapist and is therefore essential for anyone looking to start a career in this area. Once the entry-level programme has been achieved, it is then possible to progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy , a more advanced sports massage qualification. The subjects covered by these qualifications are somewhat similar, but as you might expect, the level 4 programme delves much deeper and covers a broader range of applications.
The following page of our website summarises our sports massage courses in much more detail. Those who possess higher-level qualifications generally command a higher rate of pay, not merely because they are more qualified, but because they have a wider and broader skillset to offer their clients. They are therefore able to serve the needs of more complex and challenging customers. Like property, geography and location play a key role in economic factors like pay. If you are located in more affluent areas, or you decide to travel to and promote your services in such areas, then you will be able to charge higher fees than you would be able to do in more socially or economically deprived areas.
Where you live or work can also influence the potential size of your client base. For example, if you live and work in an urban area then there is likely to be a greater density of people to market your services than there would be if you lived in a more rural area.
A final location consideration is your cost to live, work and travel in that area. Many people are attracted to the big cities like London, Manchester and Birmingham because there is a high-density of people to work with, especially office workers who probably need sports massage services more than those who are fairly active through the day.
Educate yourself before you get started, and have a Plan B. This is a great list of questions to ask! For the sensible article on pay. As a therapist in this business for over 20yrs a employer and coach. And have to pay your own taxes. Massage school is equivalent to a AA degree.
LMTs need continuous education to reach top paying goals. I very much value team players In my business. And have a strong belief that we need to educate and stabilize the industry so that career growth is possible.
Unfortunately it feels like while I fronted my money and risked everything for my own career growth and my team. The ones complaining and calling spa owner money grubbers fail to apply math formulas that keep an establishment open. Weather you work for yourself or others. If you ask the right questions And do the math against expected appointments. You will find the right fit for your interest. My hat is off to you! I wish a calculator was used when demanding a salary that took me 17 years to attain.
First of all I do understand all of your points! I believe that the minimum people are charging is too low for our industry. There is a reason Therapist give up! I want to be well known for helping people and be respected in my community. Shame on you! Publishing this crap is harmful. Look up the history of Massage. Respect your self! Support your fellow MT not criticize them! The point of my article is to encourage people to be worth more and then to ask for more.
So, what is fair? Only you can answer that question for yourself. That is not the overall focus that I read in that. I will agree that continuing education and additional certification is very important for increasing your worth particularly as I am a CEU junkie.
However I see many therapists becoming injured and during out quickly because of trying to get past those k incomes that they cannot afford to actually live on by working more hours than their bodies can handle.
Nor do I see employers encouraging or rewarding that additional training although fortunately clients may. Additionally I can earn the income you listed at a full time minimum wage job so why go to trade school at all?
In fact I used to manage a small store without any degrees at all for more than that. While I do feel that nail techs are generally as well trained as us I think part of what bottoms out their industry are all the unlicensed workers they have to compete with. Certainly something that should be addressed and that I sympathize with. Usually your posts and articles seem very encouraging and helpful but lately there seems to be an underlying tinge of bitterness that is not particularly motivational.
Note: Upon re-reading selections out of order I think that if the last paragraph had been the first. Perhaps closer to the one you intended. But a LMT can be hired in a hospital or in the medical field. I believe they should get paid more than an Aesthetician and a nail tech. We are taught way more in depth about the anatomy and physiology of the body.
No comparison. I am also a licensed Aesthetician too. Thank You very well said! I am not going to work for bellow standard. I will work until I build up a great client base and I will fight to change things as far as the fact that other businesses are trying to take advantage of Massage Therapist and causing them to not be able to make a living in their chosen profession. In the spas here on Maui, therapists easily make 50, It is a coveted job that allows us to live comfortavly Nd atill have time to enjoy free time surfing, hiking, etc.
Ever since these discount chains started taken over every corner, they have devalued our industry. Their pay scale is ridiculous, and it causes every other local spa, chiro, PT etc to follow suite. It sickens me what is happening to our industry. Not to mention some places require you to wear certain types and colors of clothes we must pay for pulse some supplies.
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