licensed massage therapist

Massage therapists are an amazing breed

To be a licensed massage therapist you have to have an amazing amount of genuine empathy for other people. A need to want and help nurture a person is a definite prerequisite.

All of our massage therapists are caring people with families of there own. So it is easy for the massage therapists at muscle matters to have these qualities built in.

When a massage therapist works for Muscle Matters there is a lot of training they will go through in order for a massage therapist to work for us. Styles and techniques are brushed up on a regular basis, and weekly meetings are a must to keep spirits high and feedback from clients passed on.

Here on the Gold Coast there are a lot of massage therapists to sort through until you find the right one for you. You have to click with the massage therapist and they need be in tune and intuitive with what you are asking them to do. So there is no miscommunication and you get what you want.

A massage therapist must not only be a great therapist, they must also have some idea about marketing to survive in the business world of today. The gold Coast is one of the toughest to run a massage business in because there are so many people out there trying to make a buck out of the very GC Gold Coast (Bling Bling).

Most massage therapists’ primary goal on the Gold Coast is to massage and make people feel better. Business usually comes an easy second.

It takes an amazing breed to care for a client and possibly take on their energy, whether it is positive or negative energy.

The duty of care for our clients.

The primary professional duty of our massage practitioners is to completely assist the client to optimum health, within the circumstances of the client’s condition.Under no circumstances will a massage practitioner knowingly undertake any action that would adversely affect the health of the client.The massage practitioner will act at all times with honesty, integrity and responsibility, to uphold the standards of the International Natural Therapists Association.

Licensed Massage Therapists

Why do we bother in checking for a licensed medical practitioner?  To ensure our own safety, to ensure that the professional with whom we are consulting has been properly trained, is up to date with the latest medical releases relevant to their field and to ensure that there are no cases of malpractice registered against them.

These are the same reasons to seek for licensed message therapists whenever you decide you need massage therapy.  The most important reason is you.  Whether you decide to visit a massage therapist for relaxation, rehabilitation or rejuvenation, you ought to be paid by a practitioner who is skilled and knowledgeable.

In order to become nationally certified, licensed massage therapists need to demonstrate a mastery of the core skills, display an understanding and appreciation of the relevant knowledge, pass a NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) standardized exam, maintain and uphold the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and take part in continued education. 

There are currently more then 90,000 licensed massage therapists who have passed this license and met all other requirements in order to become licensed.  Recently the 39^th State just passed a law requiring that anyone providing a professional massage needs to be a licensed massage therapist in order to do so and this trend is growing.  It is only a matter of time before all states have this requirement.  A similar trend is showing in Europe and Asia will not be far behind.

Even if one is practicing in a state that does not require licensing, becoming a licensed massage therapist indicates a higher level of commitment towards the profession.  Most states that do require massage therapists to hold a license, require that these therapists first obtain certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork before giving a state specific exam.

In order to obtain the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworks license, one needs to make an application and undergo training and study.  Licensed massage therapists have undergone a minimum of 500 hours of instruction and many hours of practice.  An advantage of being a licensed massage therapist is that one becomes listed in the directory of this organization and this helps build business.

Other benefits of being licensed are that it indicated the highest credential in the field.  It communicates a commitment to a safe and ethical practice.  It provides a competitive edge and helps one build credibility and visibility by reassuring clients and potential employers.  It even allows for reimbursement by some insurance companies thereby putting the profession at par with other professionals requiring certification.

However, becoming a licensed massage therapist is only the beginning of a serious career in this field.  One can then become specialized in a variety of different fields according to their desire and capability.  However it is a good start and should always be insisted upon by anyone seeking massage therapy, whether for relaxation, rehabilitation or rejuvenation.