Massage Therapy Of Boston
Comments (0) what is the hire rate of male massage therapists?
I am in school for Massage Therapy in the boston metro area and am nervous about my marketability because I am a straight male and I have tattoos on my neck. Any help would be much appreciated
Don’t worry about marketability so much as passing the national exam; once you’re nationally certified, you can get hired in many states who require 500 hrs with national cert.
If you’re looking to stay in Massachusetts, the Boston area would be a great option, as more conservative areas might not be open to a visibly-inked therapist, regardless of gender.
I would highly recommend staying in a metro/urban area as a new grad. Although the competition is more fierce and market saturation may be on the horizon, there are more jobs and therefore more learning opportunities.
In MT school, we learned about clients’ first impressions, and how many preferred a clean, physically fit, non-smoking therapist.
If you’re that worried about tattoos, wear a comfortable therapy-friendly shirt with a collar or otherwise conceal your tattoos. If that isn’t an option, and an interviewer is visibly disappointed with your appearance, I suggest saying “I would like to show you what I can offer you and your business.” Who would turn down a free trial massage?
Best of luck!
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