It depends on where you live. The college responsible for governing massage therapists in your province/state (CMTO in Ontario) has set guidelines for fees.
example?
Toronto - 80$ an hour
Barrie - 65$ an hour
Insurance coverage for massage therapy varies widely. There tends to be greater coverage in states that license massage therapy. In most cases, a physician's prescription for massage therapy is needed.
I have a friend who is a licensed massage therapist and he gets 40 dollars per hour. He has his own business cards that he hands out and sometimes he works for salons.
Physical Therapy technically pays more and is a longer educational commitment. I have been a Massage Therapist for 5 years and I love it. The world of bodywork and massage therapy is HUGE so there is always so much more to learn.
It depends on where you live and what the requirements are in your area. Some States regulate massage and in others, it's up to each county or city. Usually the minimum is 500 hours of training and that can cost around six to eight thousand dollars.
Massage theropy school life differs from regular universities or college life because at a school for massage therapy is much smaller and more personal.
You can search for massage therapy courses on deal sites such as Groupon and Living Social. The therapies can be bought for a much cheaper price on these deal sites.
It depends -- how strict are your morals? Or a real answer: That depends on what area of the country you are in, whether in a spa or clinical setting, and what type of massage you are providing (Deep tissue, swedish, neuromuscular) Usually it runs between 65-90 an hour. If you are working for someone else or renting a spot a portion of this will go to them.
The average pay of a massage therapist would usually amount up to $40,000 annually depending on the years practiced. But professionals having this type work are usually getting more when they are employed in first class Hotel Spas and Resorts.
You have to check with your state or municipality about massage regulations in your area. They are different in different part of the country.
Health massage therapist would usually earn an average of $40,000 annually. However, if employed in first class hotel and spa resorts, the pay tends to be higher and the benefits are way better.
Cupping therapy mainly is focused on improving lymphatic function, not so much the vascular system.
Professional massages cost about $60 for one hour and upwards. It depends on where you live, what type of massage you'd like, and what environment you choose; a spa, gym, doctor's office, your own home, etc. You generally pay more at a spa due to the overhead, and a lower rate at a Dr. or Chiropractic office, where the rent is shared and massage is an adjunct to other health care. It can be as little as $30/hour and as much as $150/hour, and even higher. The best value may be to go to an massage therapist who is in private practice. Therapists in private practice base their rates on the cost of living in their area. Another option is to see if there is a massage therapy school near you. They usually offer student massages in their student therapist clinics which are supervised by an instructor. These can sometimes be as good, and sometimes better, than a professional massage for about half the price.