Regular massages are a great way to loosen your muscles, relax your body, and clear your mind. When people find a massage therapist that they feel comfortable with and trust, they become loyal customers. These massage therapists book out several weeks in advance and have people on waiting lists for appointments.

How do they do it? At The Praxis Institute, we offer two diplomas in Massage Therapy. Our Advanced Clinical Massage program and our Therapeutic Massage program both allow accepted students to enroll weekly, so you don’t have to wait to start. Here, our team discusses the traits good massage therapists need to help themselves be successful.

What Makes a Good Massage Therapist?

Good massages are more than just physical. They’re a balanced combination of physical release and emotional connection. They require a talented massage therapist. These professionals combine interpersonal, business, and technical skills into a rewarding career.

Empathy

People get massages to unwind physically, but often, they also want the mental release that comes with it. Being able to create a therapeutic environment can help make you a successful massage therapist. Empathy is essential to creating this type of environment. You want to be able to project compassion, care, and support to help your clients relax.

Good Listener

Like being empathetic, you should be willing to lend a listening ear. You need to be able to listen to what your client wants out of their massage, what techniques work for them (or don’t), and if they feel uncomfortable during their session. It doesn’t always happen, but as their muscles start to loosen, clients may start to open up and vent about their current stress and situation.

Listening to these impromptu vents can help clients feel at ease, deepening their trust, and strengthening your relationship.

Willingness to Learn

Massage therapy techniques are constantly changing. After you receive your certificate, you should keep up to date with current trends and cutting-edge therapies. New techniques allow you to expand your services, which can help you grow your client base and provide them with a more fulfilling and therapeutic experience.

Professionalism

Being a successful massage therapist requires you to be reliable, professional, and courteous. Therefore, you should have some basic business skills, such as budgeting and familiarity with money.

Additionally, you should:

• Return phone calls, emails, and messages in a timely manner
• Keep your calendar and appointment schedule updated
• Speak to clients in a friendly and casual way

Why Choose The Praxis Institute’s Massage Therapy Training Program?

The demand for massage therapists is on the rise, and experts predict the job market will increase 18% percent by 2033. Choosing the right program is essential to help improve your chances of landing a job.

Other reasons you should choose us for your education include:

• Accreditation: We have received accreditation from United States Board of Education and approval by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the American Massage Therapy Association.
• Career support: Our career services team can connect you to our large network of alumni and professional contacts to help you advance your Massage Therapy career, offer resume support, practice interviewing, and more.
• Flexible schedule: To better serve our students, our part-time programs only require a few hours a week. We offer classes on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. so you can manage your busy schedule and your education.
• Convenient locations: The Praxis Institute has two locations in South Florida: Miami and Hialeah. Both are accessible from the highway, bus lines, and Metrorail.
• Financial aid: We encourage students who qualify to apply for financial aid.

Enroll Today in Our Massage Therapy Program

Being a massage therapist takes work and a commitment to learning new skills. However, it’s also incredibly rewarding. When you’re ready to take the next step and start a massage therapy training program, consider The Praxis Institute. The staff at our two campuses in Miami and Hialeah, FL, are ready to help you. Contact us today to learn more.