Have you considered a career as a Massage Therapist?
In the last few years, the number of qualified massage therapists working in the industry has dropped drastically with approx. 35% of massage/spa therapists not returning to their roles post lockdown. This has created a massive demand in the industry and therefore career opportunities. From a client’s perspective, more and more people are taking care of their own physical and mental wellbeing and booking more regular massage treatments. From an employer’s perspective, many Spas are struggling to meet demand and desperately recruiting staff for their Spa/hotels meaning there is huge opportunities within this field. Let us tell you a little more about these exciting opportunities and more importantly about the benefits of massage.
What are The Physical Effects of Massage?
Massage benefits can include:
- 1. Reducing stress and increasing relaxation.
2. Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension.
3. Improving circulation, energy, and alertness.
4. Lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
5. Improving immune function.
Additional Benefits?
Improved Sleep
Getting plenty of regular sleep is an essential part of any wellness routine. Without it, we are more susceptible to a range of physical and mental problems. While workplace massage isn’t designed to send you off to dreamland on the spot, the effects of increased blood circulation, lowered heart rate, and relaxed muscles can help you sleep more easily – and for longer – when you do hit the hay.
Relieve Symptoms of Depression
Promote feelings of wellbeing and connection
Oxytocin is known as the “love” or “cuddle” hormone. When people connect physically, touch, hug, or bond, oxytocin is released, promoting deep feelings of wellbeing, ease, and comfort.
The expert touch of a massage superhero can get that hormone flowing in a safe and non-offensive way, as we massage over the clothes.
Lowered Stress Levels
Cortisol is the “stress” hormone. When this is running wild, we feel exhausted, anxious, and tense. Prolonged stress and elevated cortisol levels can lead to a host of other problems. Massage has been proven to reduce cortisol levels by as much as 30 percent. This then supports your body to battle anxiety naturally.
Feel Fresh and Energized
Living with any mental illness is draining and exhausting. It can feel impossible to even drag yourself out of bed in the morning, let alone work with a clear head. Because massage improves circulation, you can feel more energized and focused, dispelling those feelings of fatigue and lethargy.
Naturally Increase Serotonin and Dopamine
Many antidepressants work by boosting low levels of serotonin in the brain (the “happy” neurotransmitter.) Scientists have discovered that massage can boost both serotonin and dopamine by about 30 percent, giving us a natural mood boost.
Calm Your Mind
Along with the physical changes that massage can cause, the simple act of taking a break from your workload, even for 15 minutes, can help reset your brain and let you take some deep breaths. The opportunity to step away from your desk can help give you perspective, so you return to your tasks with a fresh mind and body.
Mental Health
It is important to take a holistic approach to mental health. There is no one-stop solution or magical pill that can instantly make everything better. But learning to slow down, take care of ourselves, and find balance is a great beginning. Regular massage, as part of a well-rounded health and wellness focus, can make a world of difference.
Are you considering a career as a Spa/Massage Therapist?
At The Academy, we offer the CIBTAC Level 3 Massage qualification, this is a worldwide recognised qualification (that means it’s the equivalent of a college qualification and not a diploma that won’t allow you to progress in the industry or get insured if you plan to work self-employed, or in a spa). any reputable employers will look for you to have a qualification as opposed to a diploma.
The Academy are the winners of the CIBTAC Training Centre Worldwide in July 2022, an award we are so proud to have achieved as we were up against some of the world’s top training schools around the globe.
we work with some of the world’s top Hotel & Spa groups, who contact us regularly asking if we have students that would be suitable candidates to work in their establishments and are ready for work as soon as possible.
What will I be able to do on completion of this course?
Depending on the career path you chose, once you have completed a Level 3 Massage Course you will have a CIBTAC qualification and will be able to work in the following fields:
employed at one of the world’s top spa’s
self employed running your own business, renting space within a salon
working from home
or working on a cruise ship
on completion of this course, you could then progress on to various other massage treatments, increasing your opportunities to earn more, and offering clients a more varied treatment list including, Aromatherapy, CBD Massage, Hot Stones, Reflexology, Indian Head, Thai, Touch Therapy (for cancer and other contraindicated sufferers who can experience this massage), Change of Life (menopause massage)
Potential earnings?
If you chose to work in a spa, they are offering competitive hourly rates and, in most cases, you can make a considerable amount each month in tips. However, if you were to work self-employed and charge between £35 – £70 an hour for massage you could potentially earn £700-£1,500 per week for a 20hour week!!!!
Don’t just take our word for it, here is a quote from our former student, Susan ….
“My training was fantastic, at the drop of a hat, I can email or message anybody. I’ve got all their phone numbers. If it’s a general question I want to ask, I know it’s absolutely no problem trying to contact someone.
I don’t feel as though I did have to contact anyone though as I felt I was getting the full training; I was confident from the start.
This is what Susan said about taking a career change
“Do it. Just do it. I went from being in a job that I thought I loved for such a long time. But then when I started doing this SPMU Artist), I realised I’m able to suit the hours to myself, I’m able to spend family time with my daughter and my son, and my husband.
I’m able to just plan everything better. I love coming into my work, I don’t have to answer to a boss, there’s no deadlines for anything.
It’s just helped me with my family and being able to balance everything.”
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