Sports Massage Therapist - Career Insights (Careers in Sport & Healthcare)
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Interested in a career in Sports Massage Therapy?
Ever wanted to know how to become a Sports Massage Therapist?
Our video today provides career insight into the world of Sports Massage Therapy from the lovely Molly. She talks about her journey into Sports Massage Therapy, describes her typical day and shares what she wished she knew before she started out.
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Thanks so much for this video! I really appreciate this as i am starting my degree in anatomy and physiology this month and then moving to massage therapy! Im only curious as i want to move to Europe when i graduate (south african) im just wondering where do ypu think is the best growing location in europe? Would UK be worth it or would Ireland be better?
Hi Dominic, thanks so much for the kind words. It's really difficult to suggest somewhere to work/live as that's quite a personal decision. If you have a top 5 places you're interested in it might be worth looking at job opportunities in that location to see if there's a demand there. We put out an Instagram post (@hellocareerinsights) fairly recently that compared the average income in the three major cities in the UK but also the cost of property there. Not surprisingly London had the highest wage but the cost of property was disproportionately higher than Birmingham and Manchester. An underlying message of the post was to make sure you consider the cost of living not just how much the job pays. Hope this helps.
@@careerinsights2430 yes. Thanks alot!
support!! I'm gonna study physiotherapy and become a physio in AUS soon, quite disappointed that some people discredit your profession, as they don't have the knowledge to understand.
Thank you for the interview it was very helpful
I have been thinking about going to school for massage therapy and really appreciated this bit of advice. I love that she has a positive outlook and also gains a lot from helping people. Awesome!
Thanks Ervin, really pleased it was useful! All the best with your schooling if you go down this route. Subscribe to our channel or check out our website for more career stories to come 👍
its a lot tougher being a male to get employment and clients. Being a cute female sells itself. Kinda like this vid
Congratulations I’m Next !
Hi, Which qualification did you get in sports massage? I've seen a lot of differences in price, time, content and quality for L3 L4 and BTEC L5 and wondering if the higher level is worth the money or not needed? I'm currently a PT/Pilates/Fitness instructor and competitive athlete (so know the benefits of massage) - my therapist has the L5 BTEC and is amazing but wondering if it's needed if I wanted to set up on my own / work for someone else?
Thanks
Also do you have any contact information for Molly. Would love to get in touch and get some advice on the best way to go about the course etc
Ware do you get the information wen doing on line college assignments as I am starting and ware do you get like work experience to thankyou Kelly
what website or school should we go to take the course ? thanks
Good option
How long does it take to get qualified
What are the best accredited bodies to study the course with
Hi Jake,
You can find links to useful courses and professional bodies on our website
career-insights.co.uk/video/sports-massage-therapist/
Molly undertook a Sports Massage Therapy Course alongside her university studies, reaching out to a course provider as there were no course providers where she was studying to set up a new course.
All the best in your studies!
So i'm thinking about becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist. I have some concerns because this is sort of a leap for me. Does Massage therapy really take a heavy toll on the body? Is it something that I can do for long term? Also how much money should I be expecting to work once I get out of school? How much money should I be expecting to make realistically?
Hi, when setting CI up we made the active decision not to focus on money. So many factors contribute to this such as geographical location, pay ranges from one employer to another, etc. that we didn’t think it was appropriate. What we have done is put links on our website through to live career opportunities so that you can easily scan and hone this to yourself.
Molly initially worked for someone before starting her business and discusses the research she carried out in determining the rates she charges, etc.
Physically she said there was a bedding in period where her body was adjusting to the demands she was putting it through but you get used to it. She also mentioned that the biggest factor that plays on her mind from a physical perspective is playing hockey and not wanting to suffer an injury to her hands.
Hope this helps and check out the website for the links: career-insights.co.uk/video/sports-massage-therapist/
If you like helping people sure go to massage therapy, but as a professional LMT The work does take a toll on your body. Obviously. It depends on what modality you specializing . The pay also definitely depends on Location usually going rate is a dollar per minute, but also depends like I said on if you're doing Swedish vs deep tissue vs. Working for yourself or for a company. They say the lowest you can make is like 18,000 a year all the way up to like 80k-100k.
Lol wait She did one core class for 4 months, and she's a massage therapist. ? Did she do any longer training than that? That's very odd to me.
Hi, if you’re in the sports massage profession I would be grateful if you could share your journey, also what country you’re based in (different countries can often have different professional bodies).
The channels about giving insight into roles so that people who are considering the role can understand it better. So any insights you can give are welcome.
All the best
Hows it odd. Some level 3 courses are 12 weeks
@@danh2310 no. Like did she do the schooling for massage therapist. Not just the one course.
@@sarcasticj maybe she did it in college which took longer but in the UK there is companies who put you through 12 week courses and if you pass your exam you are a qualified level 3 sports massage therapist. It does cost over a grand.
Lol
Key word is Therapist, not Masseuse or masseur. These are outdated and suggest another form of massage that is not clinical in any way, shape or form.
Hi Callum, professional titles come from the interviewees. They’re asked before we title a video. In the grand scheme of the purpose of Career Insights & the videos (to introduce & help people find a career) we alway prefer when people add value to the comments in the same narrative. If you have experience and recognise the purpose of the video and it’s audience what a great opportunity to help.
The channels all about helping & giving others the platform to help to.
All the best.
This occupation sounds like the Mickey Mouse version of Physiotherapy 😔
Physios recommend sport massage therapists like dentists recommend hygienists 🙄
I prefer using the clinical skills of a Physio rather than a masseuse
Most people only visit a physio once they’re injured. A good way of looking at a sports massage is injury prevention (prehab rather than rehab)
If someone had a serious injury a sports masseuse would refer you to a specialist.
Physios and sports masseuses work along side one another but by the logic of your original comment a nurse is a Mickey Mouse doctor which we just don’t agree with.
The massage role as described by the sports masseuse sounds very similar to a body massage treatment performed by a masseuse at a beauty shop/spa.
By this logic, a sports masseuse is more akin to a beautician
Every major sports team and elite level athletes have sports massage regularly, as do a lot of hobbyist athletes and I’m not sure they’re getting their nails done at the same time.
Everyone’s welcome to their opinion but discrediting a profession because you’re not knowledgeable on the topic isn’t what we’re about.