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Top 5 Desirable Job Locations For Massage Therapists

By Ed Staff
Sep 23, 2009
If you've been considering going to school to become a massage therapist, you may be wondering where you can find employment afterwards. The key is to work hard during your educational period, earn a reputation for your high quality skills, then hustle and be aggressive in your search afterwards. Here are the top 5 most desirable locations to work as a massage therapist.

1. Big City High End Spas

There are more wealthy people per capita in America's largest cities than anywhere else in the country. Cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington D.C, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are homes to some of America's loveliest and most exclusive high end spas.

These facilities are stocked with only the finest massage tables and massage table accessories, making them ideal places to work. Although there are lovely spas in resort destinations, working at a big city spa gives you an opportunity to build a regular clientele of well-to-do persons who are willing to pay top dollar for your services.

2. Tropical Resorts

Although tourist resorts in Mexico, the Bahamas, or Hawaii may not be the places to acquire a regular clientele, they more than make up for that in volume. People like to be pampered while on vacation, and tropical resort spas are busy, busy places, especially during the high season. Other benefits: when you're not working, you can lounge on the beach, go swimming, and surf!

3. Professional Wellness Centers

Large rehabilitation and physical therapy facilities are ideal places to hone your skills and really feel like you're making a difference in the lives of your clients. Those who regularly visit wellness centers or chiropractors are truly in pain and benefit from the muscle relaxation treatments and care you show them. Chances are you want to become a massage therapist in order to help others feel good: here's a chance to take that desire to the extreme each and every day. You are an appreciated and valued member of a professional wellness team.

4. Corporations

Major corporations all over the United States have wellness programs of their own for their valued employees. These companies provide on-site fitness centers and many include massage therapists as part of their offered programs. Some major news corporations have full-blown spas to keep their anchors beautiful and happy! They provide their own massage tables for your use and the pay is highly competitive.

5. Cruise Ships

If you want to see the world and get paid for doing it, perhaps working on a cruise ship is your ticket to do it! The quality of the spa facilities will depend greatly on the size of the ship, but during your time off you can visit ports of call and stretch your geographical boundaries a bit and have a real adventure before settling down in one place.

Massage therapy is a rewarding career on many levels: the venue you choose to practice your skills can make all the difference.
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