Massage Therapy

I'm considering switching careers and am interested in massage therapy. Do you have any information about schools in Texas, pros and cons of the job, pay, etc.?

Schools in Texas: I do not know of any personally, so heres two site with listings. I would find a therapist you like their work & ask where they recommend…

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_laws.shtm

http://www.massageregister.com/MassageTherapySchools/MassageTherapySchools.asp?State=TX-Texas

Massage law in Texas:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_laws.shtm

Pros/Cons – my personal opinion
+ set my own schedule
- still need to work when clients want sessions
+ variety of work, hundreds of kinds of massage, many locations to work at (homes, offices, clinics, events)
- most MTs are self-employed, can be really hard to get started
+ very fulfilling work
+ self-employed = tax advantages for home office, business travel, education, etc..
- burn out high. most folks do not last 5 years due to financial issues, emotional burnout, or injury.
- significant other may have jealousy issues
- pay as an employee generally LOW, but no or little risk, good way to start out in massage

I also recommend the following sites for more info:

http://www.thebodyworker.com/

http://www.massagetherapycareers.com/

I have been in massage practice for over a dozen years, work full time, self-employed, & wouldn't trade it for the world.

Good luck in whatever career you decide on!

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