is the massage therapy market flooded?

[Frosty]

Everyone's quitting regular school to be a cosmetologist. Is it the same with massage therapy? Is it a very popular choice? I am thinking of going to school for it but I want to be able to get a job later.

I'm in Orange County, Ca.

 

[massage therapist]

Hi Frosty. Sabeena and I are kind of the good cop, bad cop of massage therapy. She has pointed out in the past the pitfalls that a female therapist must endure,much of which I must admit, I was unaware of. Being a male LMT I've never experienced any of the negative side that she has. So if you still are interested,try booking a massage session with several therapists in your area and ask them how business is going for them. Also try therapists that specialize in different types of massage to see if that particular style is more marketable.That's what I did.I offer therapies that know one else does,and I keep very busy compared to other therapists in the area. Some examples: Neuro-Muscular Therapy,Bowen Technique,Rolfing,Hellerwork.Myofascial Release. Hope this helps.

 

[Sabeena]

There are by far way too many massage practitioners on the market for the number of clients. You probably won't be able to get a job, or at least not one that pays more than $15 an hour. However, you might eek out a living if you are willing to be your own boss & find your own clients. Very few people who go to massage school have the skill or dedication to do this. This is one of the many, many reasons 90% of all massage school graduates are not working in the field within 2 years.

I am by nature a businessperson and had no trouble getting plenty of clients, but the work itself is so miserable and disrespected in the community I quit last year.

However, a few people are successful and love it as a long-term career. I don't personally know any of those people, but I've read their blogs. One of them posts here occasionally. Hopefully he'll chime in and tell you his positive story for a balanced view.

 

[KttK008]

Unfortunately this is the case with many career movesIT was oversaturated so i went into auto mechanics I know health care fields are quickly filling up but Massage school may be an untapped resource, pretty good pay too i'd imagine in CA. Get a good clientbase and enough word of mouth advertizing, You may be the one having to hire people : )

I know 4 mechanics and 7 CNAs/Nurses
Truck driving has gone to hell too LOL