Massage Career Satisfaction Survey
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Please answer the following questions to be the best of your ability. If you have any additional comments you may email me directly at massageproce@gmail.com

This survey will be used to compile information on our careers in Massage for publication as a research article. It is a totally independent survey.

Please Read these directions!
Check off any and all answers that apply ONLY to you.
If they do not apply, you do not need to answer.

If you are employed by someone, please continue to Page 2

If you are self employed, DO Not answer the questions, just scroll down and hit DONE. Page 2 is automatically added by this survey company and not something I can control. It is not geared toward self employed. Individuals ok?


I will also be conducting private interviews with owners of franchises, spas, etc., educators and massage therapists. Interested? contact me.

By contributing you acknowledge you are doing this of your own free will .

This information will assist in providing information to future LMT's, employers and educators and those assisting in making regulation changes.

A little bit about me aka Massage Pro C.E. I have been in the healing arts for over 25 years and almost 25yrs in the Massage field. I am the former owner of a massage school, curriculum writer and CE provider. I am conducting this survey as a result of seeing and hearing the many complaints and/or questions that massage therapists or spa owners have addressed with me.

It is my intention to get 1000 minimum responses and compile the information to create 1 or more articles about your needs and opinions or suggestions...to be your voice.
Thank you!

1. How Long have you been a massage therapist?

2. What sex are you?

3. Which option fits you ? Where do you work? Choose any and all that apply

4. How Many hours do you work doing massage

5. Why did you become a massage therapist?

6. How Long was your massage training?

7. How many continuing education classes have you taken to date?

8. Have you ever been a business owner?

9. BUSINESS OWNER! As a business owner what have been your biggest challenges?

10. EMPLOYERS! If you employ massage therapist, what challenges do you have with your employees that they might not be aware of?

11. If you are SELF employed how much do you actually make per massage (after all expenses, etc.). This means after marketing, supplies, laundry etc. Do you know?

12. If you are in PRIVATE Practice what has been the most successful marketing tool to build your practice?

13. If you are in PRIVATE PRACTICE, do you sell products in your business to supplement your income? What kind?

14. EMPLOYED! If you are employed as a massage therapist or would like to be, how many hours of continuing education does the Employer provide or reimburse?

15. EMPLOYED? How much does place of employment charge for a 1 hr. massage?

16. If you are employed as a massage therapist how much do you make hourly? (This does not include tips or commissions)Just want to know what your base is per massage.

17. On an average how much do you make in tips per massage?

18. If you are employed as a massage therapist, how long have you been with your current employer?

19. How many hours of massage training do you feel should be the standard across the nation in massage schools?

20. Do you feel your massage school prepared you well enough to enter the field and start working immediately?

21. What type of massage school did you attend?

22. What do you love the most about being a massage therapist?

23. How old were you when you started massage?

24. What do you do to contribute to the advancement of the massage field?

25. If you could change one thing about your place of employment, what would it be? Explain

26. Has massage been the career you imagined? If not, please comment

27. If you could improve your career in any way, what would you do?

28. How long is your average session?

29. How do you feel about spa facilities starting massage therapist with lower hourly wages ($10/hr), but giving them opportunities to make money by selling products, providing more continuing education/reimbursement, incentive opportunities, etc? Answer all that apply

30. SPA EMPLOYEES! If you work in a spa setting, what benefits do you receive?

31. SPA EMPLOYEES -What is the best thing about working in a spa facility?

32. EMPLOYED? Do you have to supply any of the following at your place of employment?

33. What do your clients like the most about your style of massage?

34. ALL THERAPISTS! What type of massage do you provide most often?

35. ALL THERAPISTS! Which of the following continuing education topics might you enjoy learning?

36. ALL! Do you feel there should be a minimum number of years of experience inf the field for instructors who want to teach massage? If so, how many?

37. ALL! Do you feel potential massage instructors should go through a teacher training program?

38. Do you think massage schools should be required to have state approval through a governing board or department of education?

39. Do you think massage should be licensed everywhere?

40. FRANCHISE ONLY! Do you or have you ever worked for a massage franchise?

41. If you work for a massage franchise, what are some of the benefits?

42. IF you work on a percentage basis, which one applies the best?

43. Do you think people just starting out should charge the same amount for a massage as those who have years of experience and lots of continuing education?

44. Do you think there should be an advanced certification for people who study "specific" modalities?

45. If you answered Yes and feel there should be advanced certification for specific modalities, who do you feel should do the certifying?

46. Where do you currently reside and practice?

47. Where would you like to see this article published?

48. Do you belong to any associations or organizations related to massage?

49. Which of the following did you take?

50. Where do you look for resources on massage?

51. What else would you like to comment about. This is your opportunity to speak up and share your ideas, suggestions or pet peeves.

52. What other question do you feel should be on this survey?

53. If you would like to stay posted on survey results & updates, receive information on continuing education, marketing tips & more. Please fill out. Thank you for your participation! (Optional)