Making the Dream a Reality: The Nuts and Bolts of the Massage Business

Now that you've seen what a dynamically growing field massage therapy is, and you've determined that there is definitely a healer inside of you who is worthy of being trained as a professional, it's time to learn about the many different ways in which you can get started in the business. As the number of salons, spas, clinics, and private practices grow, so too does your potential to earn a respectable living working as a therapist. You'll need to be prepared, though; each work environment has its own set of duties and special requirements. The first section of this chapter is meant to familiarize you with the demands and rewards you can expect to find when you start your new career working in one of these settings.