OSM SPEAKS OUT ABOUT “THE CLIENT LIST”
Dear Oregon School of Massage Students, Graduates & Colleagues, It has come to our attention that there is controversy brewing around the Lifetime Network show, “The Client List.” If you haven’t heard the news, the show examines the struggles of a single mother who finds employment at a spa, only to discover that it is [...]
From OSM Graduate Practicing in Texas
July 26, 2011 Note from Jason Minnix Hi Ray (OSM Director), Good to hear from you. Yes, I’m in Austin,Texas. Been practicing massage for 1 year now. I love it! I have felt so prepared by OSM. The most helpful stuff were the experienced therapists sharing intangible things about how to negotiate expectations with clients [...]
Taking the Licensing Exam, Becoming an LMT
This article is about the transition from being a student to being a licensed massage therapist (LMT); it focuses on Oregon massage licensing which is one of the necessary steps. It is the second installment from Wendy McKee who graduated from Oregon School of Massage and became licensed in 2010. To read her first piece [...]
Massage Therapist Job Outlook
Employment of massage therapists is expected to increase by 19% from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations according to the 2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment will grow as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy. As an increasing number of states adopt licensing [...]
MASSAGE JOBS
Here’s what Yahoo! Education had to say about “Lovable Jobs that Pay” Massage Therapist (Listed as #5 on their list) – Massage therapists use their skills to help people relax or recover from injury. As a massage therapist, you could work in a variety of settings, including spas, studios, hospitals, fitness centers, and shopping malls. [...]