chiropractors?

[deep]

I have recently left a job in a day spa, and am currently working in a wellness center. I'm a little wary about the job, and am constantly going back and forth as to wether i like it.... mostly issues with micromanaging. So, I've sent out my resume and gotten a few calls from chiropractors, and had an interview this am, and a few more scheduled.
I've always been wary about working for a chiropractor... busy busy. no time to rest between clients, and little to no tipping. does anyone here work for a chiropractor? or have worked for one? what were your experiences, and did you like it. I've been in massage for 5 years, and i've never even concidered working for one. so any input would be greatly appreciated! dont know what decision to make, and feel that i'm going into this blindly

 

[laracroft79]

Hey SL, I've never worked for a chiro, but I did want to say welcome back, it's been absolutely forever since you posted!

 

[Star S]

yeah, its been forever. i had a terrible experience here my first time posting. i was new to the "professional" massage world... and was working for massage envy. didnt last very long.... needless to say i got pretty badly bashed....

 

[MiSs. H. aKtHeR]

Oh I remember it all so vividly.

 

[Crafty Max]

Sweetleaf, that's so sad that you got bashed the first time you posted to the board. I'm glad you decided to try again. I haven't worked for a chiro, but there was a recent thread on the same topic, and I think the advice shared will be helpful to you. Also, you'll see some active members who work for chiros. Perhaps you can PM them for more information, or just join the conversation in that thread, to post any questions you have that weren't already answered:

http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10329

 

[Captain Jack]

blisss
thanks for your reply. i read the thread... although i'm still unsure of what to do. it's so funny though. the paticular chiro i interviewed with has built his practice on "christianity". i am not particularly a "christian" person.... although extremley spiritual. not sure how he will feel about my reiki master on my resume :shock: lol not sure what to do. i think i'm ready to start my own business. talked to a client of mine tonight and his wife, who are really interested in helping me out.... wonder if that's the route the universe has planned out for me.

 

[newrose]

Hi,
I do work with a Chiropractor. I don't work for him. His wife, another girl and myself are massage therapists there . We are independent contractors. We have a receptionist that books chiro and massage appts. There is a schedule book with 3 columns for each of and we section off parts of the day and circle the times we want to see clients. Either we schedule them or the receptionist. We the mt's do not accept insurance. If the chiro is seeing them for workers comp or auto, they pay us and they submit on their own. so we don't need to get tangled up in the insurance web. We give $20 to the chiro on the $70 fee plus $150 rent per month. That works out to 60 (us)/40 (chiro) split based on 10 clients per week. Obviously, the more we see, our cut goes up. A lot of people do combo visits so they see us 1st then get adjusted. We work together not for him. We are our own bosses. So, I wanted to share this ecause it seems like woring with/for a chiro is getting a bad wrap. Just be careful were you go, that's all. I love it though.

 

[Ranger4402]

MT & Chiropractic Asst

Sweetleaf-
I am a MT, Chiropractic Asst and Life/professional Coach. I would love to help you find the answers to the questions and concerns you have about going to work for a chiropractor. My experience has been similar to Val's in that I work as an Independent Contractor (IC) for my Dr. I do not pay a monthly rent, instead we do a direct split of 60/40. From my understanding of spa work, your concern about tipping would be accurate. Although I do occasionally recieve tips, it is not typical. In regard to being overworked, I believe that could be resolved in negotiations prior to your being hired. I would be more weary if the Dr wanted to pay you as an hourly employee.
Working at a Chiropractic Clinic can be a very rewarding situation, personally, professionally and financially. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. I am working toward an accreditation with my coaching practice that requires some pro-bono clients. Your situation fits my coaching niche perfectly and I would love to be of assistance.

 

[raymayvl]

yeah, its been forever. i had a terrible experience here my first time posting. i was new to the "professional" massage world... and was working for massage envy. didnt last very long....

What happened to the Massage Envy gig? Care to share?

 

[Pineapple Shortcake]

I work for a chiropractor. Hourly, not as an IC. Has its up and downs like any job. I am planning on leaving in December, after four years. Ethical reasons.