Trinique_Fire
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Schooling? Degree or certificate? How long does it take to be credited (right term?), and how much will it cost me?
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There's a massage school here in Lombard. I believe it's a 6 month or one year thing, but you have to have medical classes as well (don't quote me on that). There are people who do it with no accredation, but it limits where and how much you'll work. The best therapists are ones who have medical backgrounds, because some people (like myself) have conditions that make regular massage painful.Trinique_Fire said:
That was probably no help whatsoever, but I just wanted to say hi.
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Basic massage (in this area) is about a year's worth of classes - year beign classic two semesters, full days. Seven, eight months altogether? Basic classes ren about $7k or so. Or they did when i looked into it a few years ago.Trinique_Fire said:
Massage THERAPIST includes much more than that and is uberly more expensive.
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LMT (licensed ...) in this area is a two-semester program -- then more training to specialize (reflexology, etc.), if desired. Fascinating field. You might want to PM artisticbiguy for more. He's licensed, I believe.
Trinique_Fire
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Okay from what I can tell, there's different types of massage and accreditation.
What's what and all that...what's something less than medical that I could work with aromatherapy and reflexology and all that...
What's what and all that...what's something less than medical that I could work with aromatherapy and reflexology and all that...
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My mother got certified in massage and aromatherapy in around 6 months. Don't know if it's different in the US, though. She had to do lots of anatomy stuff, and apparently that sucked the most.
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Trinique_Fire said:
Not sure, can probably find out, but I really just wanted to volunteer my body to be used for practice.
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Assuming you are not talking about cock rubbing in a sleezy message parlor, 
... Almost all states require a license now. These people are correct. It takes about 6-8 months of schooling and costs 7-10K.
The licensing requirement is more to close down to "rub-off" parlors than anything else, as far as I can see.
... Almost all states require a license now. These people are correct. It takes about 6-8 months of schooling and costs 7-10K.The licensing requirement is more to close down to "rub-off" parlors than anything else, as far as I can see.
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Trinique_Fire said:
My bestest buddy, here in UK,did a complete therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, + anatomy classes, nutrition...everything......it took her 3 years of study, 3 days a week at the local college then she was licensed, certificated for everything.......and fucking good at it. Then she got really bad carpal tunnel in one arm which surgery didn't help and had to stop. She managed to get 6 months' work out of it. Best to start when you're young.
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Yes, I do think I want to do this....though I have to find ways to pay off my old loans and stuff first. Maybe I'll do some reading up on massage and aromatherapy in the interim and get a jumpstart.
I'll take any volunteers too.
I'll take any volunteers too.
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In the US, the requirements are on a state-to-state basis. However, generally speaking, there are a lot of medical classes involved no matter where you learn it, anymore. It's growing in popularity, and becoming recognized in the medical community as a valid form of treatment.
It can get quite expensive rather quickly, just to let you know. Most good schools that I know of cost 10-16K just to take the classes. And on top of that, you'll need to fork out another couple for your supplies... Table, chair (if you plan to study chair massage at all), lotion (the kind I get is $80/gallon), sheets, etc...
Of course... after graduation.. in the area I live, you'll START at around $65/hr if you work independantly from your house, or around $25/hr if you are working for someone else (but they will usually cover your sheets/laundering/lotion, etc, and then give you a space to work in. Booking clients may or may not be your own resposibility.) Keep in mind that about 17 table massages a week is generally considered full time. Triple that if you are doing chair massage.
It can get quite expensive rather quickly, just to let you know. Most good schools that I know of cost 10-16K just to take the classes. And on top of that, you'll need to fork out another couple for your supplies... Table, chair (if you plan to study chair massage at all), lotion (the kind I get is $80/gallon), sheets, etc...
Of course... after graduation.. in the area I live, you'll START at around $65/hr if you work independantly from your house, or around $25/hr if you are working for someone else (but they will usually cover your sheets/laundering/lotion, etc, and then give you a space to work in. Booking clients may or may not be your own resposibility.) Keep in mind that about 17 table massages a week is generally considered full time. Triple that if you are doing chair massage.
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The anatomy and physiology classes that I had to take were taken directly from the nursing school two blocks away. If you plan on taking the National Exam (recommended if you are going to be moving to different states/required by some states - it will make it easier to transfer your credits/license), you'll have to take pretty hardcore anatomy and physiology. They aren't playing around.
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This thread makes me want to call my masseuse. 
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Just a warning to the wise... If you are getting in to it for the money... Don't bother. Your life will be miserable. You have to really love doing it. And understand that your clients will take a lot of energy out of you. It is physical labor. And intimate. Not in a sexual way. But they are very vulnerable to you, lying naked on a table in front of you. Sure... they have a sheet and everything. But they develope a relationship of trust with you. Some of them will get clingy. Some of them will really annoy you. Some of them will think that you're their priest and use you for confession... it can be emotionally draining. You have to really care about the people you work for, and be prepared for them to get attatched to you. Just make sure you make yourself some ethical guide-lines before you ever start... and Don't Ever stray from them. I love doing it. It is my dream job. But it can be intense.
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inlovewithyourghost said:
And this ghostie, is part of why I'm interested in doing it.
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*hugs*Trinique_Fire said:And this ghostie, is part of why I'm interested in doing it.
I think you'd be wonderful.
I just needed to put it out there.
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inlovewithyourghost said:*hugs*
I think you'd be wonderful.
I just needed to put it out there.
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Trinique_Fire said:
Get this book and read through it... Lol... it looks cheesy. But I know alot of therapists who have had theirs for YEARS and still refer to them on a regular basis. Practice with someone you're comfortable with. Really pay attention and try to distinguish the different muscles under the skin. It will help a lot.
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A sort-of side note nere...
Don't discount the value of the medical-type classes. I went to a massage therapist to treat a frozen shoulder three years agp. The best that the rest of the medical community could offer me were expensive surgical techniques which had a percentage chance of either correcting the problem or making it worse.
The massage therapist that I went to was well-versed in anatomy and physiology. She found a calsification under my scapula on the first visit and worked it free. By the third visit, I had complete range of motion back. This woman gave me back my beloved whitewater kayaking for less than 500.00.
You won't always be working with stiff backs and tired legs. You can do real harm or real good with your work. The knowledge offered in those boring anatomical classes will give you the ability to land on the side of help vs harm.
So far, I've sent over 20 people to her for a variety of issues. I'll hold a warm place in my heart for her until the day I die.
Don't discount the value of the medical-type classes. I went to a massage therapist to treat a frozen shoulder three years agp. The best that the rest of the medical community could offer me were expensive surgical techniques which had a percentage chance of either correcting the problem or making it worse.
The massage therapist that I went to was well-versed in anatomy and physiology. She found a calsification under my scapula on the first visit and worked it free. By the third visit, I had complete range of motion back. This woman gave me back my beloved whitewater kayaking for less than 500.00.
You won't always be working with stiff backs and tired legs. You can do real harm or real good with your work. The knowledge offered in those boring anatomical classes will give you the ability to land on the side of help vs harm.
So far, I've sent over 20 people to her for a variety of issues. I'll hold a warm place in my heart for her until the day I die.
