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Do I need professional liability insurance as a massage therapist?
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∙ 9y ago
It is mandatory for a massage therapist to have liability insurance. If you do not currently have it you should definitely contact your insurance company if your current office does not provide it.
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What type of insurance does an independent massage therapist need when working in a building paying lease?
Liability insurance is provided either by joining a professional organization, like the AMTA, or by an independent insurance agency.
Where can one apply for massage therapist jobs in Houston?
Simply Hired has a fairly long lists of massage therapists jobs in Houston, Texas. There are requirements for these jobs, such as, massage therapist license, liability insurance, and have understanding of the needs of individual customers.
What is the correct term for a professional in massage therapy?
The correct term is massage therapist.
How many clinical hours are needed to become a massage therapist?
zero, all you need is to take a course at your local college, also you will need public liability insurance in the uk...
What the difference between a message therapist and a masseuse?
A massage therapist typically has formal training and certification in various massage techniques, anatomy, and physiology. On the other hand, a masseuse generally refers to someone who provides massages without specific formal training or certification. In many regions, the term "masseuse" is considered outdated or associated with illicit activities, while "massage therapist" is the preferred and professional term.
do massage therapists have college degrees?
You do need a college degree if you want to be a professional massage therapist. There are certain credentials that all massage therapists must posess.
Do you have to be nude during a Swedish massage?
NO. You are expected to LEAVE ON YOUR UNDERWEAR (as in underpants) when you receive a massage. A professional therapist will know how to drape you with the sheet/blanket so that only the part of your body being worked on is exposed. Swedish massage is primarily for relaxation but that does not mean you aren't being worked on by a professional therapist.
What would be an example of professional ethics for a massage therapist?
Being honest and confidential with client informaiton.
What should a massage therapist do if they work on someone and they don't get better?
If a massage therapist has a client that they've worked on several times, and tried different modalities without obtaining results, the best thing for them to do is to refer them to another professional; either another massage therapist or someone else working in allied health.
What about massage using massage kits?
It all depends on your intentions. Massage kits are usually designed for inexperienced people to be introduced to massage and generally are targeted for couples. A professional massage is completely different and is performed by licensed and certified therapist with at least 500 hours of training in (most places). The other difference is the the couple's massage kit is intended to promote intimacy, while a professional massage by a therapist is for the overall health benefits and alleviating muscular pain, in general.
Can a massage therapist do body scrubs?
sometime some of the massage therapist does body scrubs but not all of the therapist does it
Do you have to be an LMT to do massage?
If you want to do massage therapy professionally you will need a license. There are different designations in different parts of the country and in different states. You may be a licensed massage therapist (LMT), a certified massage therapist (CMT), a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT), or just massage therapist.
