Category: Massage Therapy Career

It’s the day after Christmas and 2021 is already waving it’s goodbyes. You may have learned a lot this year. You may have dealt with many challenges. You may feel like you are changing and finally ready to start tackling new plans for 2022. Is a career change a part of your thoughts or even… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution to Change Careers

It might sound relaxing and lovely, going to work everyday in a relaxing spa, enjoying the aromatherapy scents, soft lighting, maybe even soft, relaxing music. Good smells, good vibes, and good times! But that’s just the first impression, isn’t it? What if someone reminds you that you will be spending time with all kinds of… Continue reading How will I know if I can handle working as a massage therapist?

None of us really know what it’s like to do something until we have actually done it. When you are thinking about what career you want to enter into, you are naturally going to wonder and want to know what it is like for someone who is already doing that job.

You’ve likely heard the term ‘self-care’ in many different venues and described in a variety of ways. Most agree that at least some form of self-care is vital for all. You may have heard people say, “You can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of yourself.” Self-Care in Massage Therapy In… Continue reading Massage Therapist Self Care

Going to school to become a massage therapist should mean taking a specific set of courses and receiving specific massage training from a qualified massage therapy instructor at a reputable massage school. Not all types of training for services that are offered at spas are included in Texas massage therapy licensing. On the Texas government… Continue reading What type of spa services don’t qualify under a Texas massage therapy license?

BCETMB is an acronym that stands for Board Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. The NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork) administers and exam called the BCETMB (Board Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork).

NCBTMB is an acronym that stands for National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Their website is here: NCBTMB | National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

MBLEX is an acronym for Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination. In order to obtain a Texas massage therapist license, you have to have a passing score on the MBLEX. The list of requirements for being able to take and pass the Texas massage therapist license can be found at this government website: Massage Therapy Examination… Continue reading What is MBLEX

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Some people might say that any money is good money, while others will say the opposite. But what you really want to know is if you take the time to train for a career in massage therapy, are you going to be able to live comfortably off of the money that you will earn? Can… Continue reading Do massage therapists make good money?