If you are thinking about whether or not you want to become a massage therapist it is really important to take the time to research the massage profession and find out what you will be able to do and be as a massage therapist.

Most massage therapists start their own business so you will have to be willing to learn how to do that and it helps to have experience in working with customers and doing business.

Massage jobs are really low paying for the most part. Many massage franchises are hiring massage therapists but the starting salary is $15 an hour. The thing is that you can only really work 25 hours max because of the physical demands of the job. As an employee you also usually don’t get paid when you don’t have a client or you only get paid minimum wage and then are given other duties like cleaning and filing.

Many people are looking at massage therapy careers mainly because they think it will be a more relaxing environment. I also have had many high school students asking me about whether or not they have to take math classes.

In choosing any career it is best to choose a career that you love and are passionate about. Do you love getting a massage every week yourself? Do you love learning about health and business? Do you love working with one person at a time in a dark room with soft music and no or little talking? That is just a little about what it will be like when you become a massage therapist.

You can read more about how to become a massage therapist and what you need to know about schools and starting your own business on my other two websites – www.thebodyworker.com and www.massage-career-guides.com