Travel the World as a Massage Therapist

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 6. 08. 2024
  • Traveling and working as a massage therapist is fun, but many have no clue of options or ways to do this. So in this video I give you some ideas of how to create the opportunities to gain work traveling as a massage therapist... ENJOY! đŸ‘đŸœ
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    Private Sector. 1:11
    Corporate Gigs. 4:08
    Working Abroad. 9:30
    Massage Table. 15:47
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    Money. 24:50
    Travel Hacking. 27:48
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Komentáƙe • 79

  • @Sashstashreview
    @Sashstashreview Pƙed 3 lety +26

    That's my focus to travel doing massage with elite clientele, slowly but surely. Timing is everything

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Timing is key and consistently keep learning and putting yourself out there... something will click before you know it! 😊

  • @mazaniks
    @mazaniks Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you so much, such a detailed video, so much great info and no unnecessary stuff 💖

  • @mountainaccident2001
    @mountainaccident2001 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    i love your use of relevant real world examples throughout your video. as a brand new massage therapist it answered alot of questions for me, so thank you for sharing.

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      Thanks, I’m glad it helped and wishing you all the success in your massage career!

  • @journeywjaada
    @journeywjaada Pƙed 2 lety +2

    you have amazing ideas throughout this whole video! thank you for this

  • @stuntone
    @stuntone Pƙed 4 lety

    Well done girl, keep up the Grind. I Put this in a couple of my playlist so get ready for your watch time to get up There. Great being at the top. đŸ€˜đŸœđŸ”ŽđŸŽ„đŸŽ™đŸŒŽđŸ›ž

  • @latoyayoung7531
    @latoyayoung7531 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Thank you sooo much Joann! I purchased your book and I am sooo excited to get my business on the road...pun intended lol... You have dropped some great jewels and I honestly appreciate it!

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 4 lety

      La Toya Young Oh thank you, and if you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! đŸ„°

  • @beareroflife
    @beareroflife Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Great video. It cost me nothing to travel with my table at all not even feel for large baggage. Depends on who u travel with. I go back and forth to Panama and the islands are highly expensive to buy there or ship in. It's so great to see so many ppl travelling and thank you for the tips Goddess. Big ups

  • @fenix9603
    @fenix9603 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great information! Thank you!

  • @rachelr375
    @rachelr375 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Good stuff! Subbed ya! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jshaunteddreamz
    @jshaunteddreamz Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Awesome Video Cousin 👍👍👍👍 You Did Amazing Love You

  • @evamaria644
    @evamaria644 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    Joanne, this was a great video. I'm much older than the average student, BUT I'm in a situation where I need to change professions, and since I LOVE receiving massages, I should learn how to give one properly. I have always traveled in my career, so this won't be a stretch. I'm definitely ordering your book

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +3

      It’s never to late! ❀

    • @evamaria644
      @evamaria644 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@JoannBrito I'm going to massage school in Sept. wish me luck! I plan to be mobile

  • @jjjellyjen33
    @jjjellyjen33 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great video! thanks so much for the information.

  • @dmargot2828
    @dmargot2828 Pƙed rokem

    Great vid thank you!

  • @Xanderxindershin
    @Xanderxindershin Pƙed 2 lety +2

    As a 26 year old certified massage therapist, I haven’t worked yet only because of the pandemic even though I graduated from the Aveda institute in 2020 February. I’m planning to start working either this year or next year. I want to work in a spa for a year and then work and live on a cruise ship as a massage therapist. And if I enjoy that, I’ll keep doing it. Eventually, I do want to do sports massage and start working with more athletic people including bodybuilders.

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

      The best thing about a career in massage is the flexibility and various ways we can curate which avenue works best for you. Enjoy the journey of finding your way and good luck with everything!

  • @alishak4087
    @alishak4087 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    You’re amazing girlđŸ™ŒđŸŒđŸ™ŒđŸŒ

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 4 lety

      Alisha K 😘😘😘

  • @Ingabirechanny
    @Ingabirechanny Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Am a massage therapist thank you so much

  • @superalishak
    @superalishak Pƙed 4 lety +1

    You’re amazingđŸ™ŒđŸŒđŸ™ŒđŸŒđŸ™ŒđŸŒ

  • @andreawilson7843
    @andreawilson7843 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Just purchased your book!!! Thank you!!

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you for the support... reach out if you have any questions! 😊

  • @jorgeellis3615
    @jorgeellis3615 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Good Morning lovely lady, I can listen to you all day, so far I'm loving what you talking about, im considering to go to a school to practice massaging so I can start my own businessđŸ€—

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Jorge Ellis Well if you love body work and all it’s benefits, this would be the career for you. đŸ€— Wishing you well in this crazy time and have a great day!

    • @jorgeellis3615
      @jorgeellis3615 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@JoannBrito I appreciate you, Thank you 😊

  • @Mindsetolympics
    @Mindsetolympics Pƙed 2 lety +2

    You gave the most throughout explanation of travel options ever!!
    I love this info and love you!!! I bought your book! Started reading yesterday! Thank you for every ounce of tea you served in this video!!!!! 🙏🏿
    My only question is
whats a good way to make STEADY money while being a nomad?
    I know you can make a lil money here n there while traveling
how can you maintain and grow the income you want while traveling as a massage therapist nomad? Is it just content alone? Because I woukd prefer to remain anonymous with content as an MT honestly until I’m making BANK!
    I’m just trying to consistently get to the 💰 and want a steady income so when I travel back to my expensive country (aka USA) I’m not broke like when I went abroad before.
    Don’t wanna have to go back to live with momma all over again because building the brand only pays so much & having to rebuild my income again when I return. 😔
    Am I overthinking? Or you know what I mean? Lol

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the kind words, you're so sweet. Honestly since I haven't traveled abroad as a nomad yet, I cant give 100% guide for you to make bank. I'm always a fan of consistency in your craft and having various income streams.
      I do believe starting content now and preparing all the platforms that, that content can bring you income would be the smart way to go.
      For example, I make money right now through many affiliate sites like Amazon, my book sales and working on CZcams to name a few.
      Creating content consistently is honestly my weak area, but doing it consistently can bring great residual income because once you upload, theres not much else to do but market yourself to drive traffic to your content.
      If you want massage to be your main source, then I would really do your market research on the best place you could go to bring you steady income in the industry, and where getting clients wouldn't be hard. Your price point wouldn't be as high as in the states, but with the cost of living being lower, being strategic with earnings, etc, you should be able to make a good living for yourself.
      Good luck with everything and I hope this helps, and thanks again for purchasing my book. xoxo

  • @gracemusili8878
    @gracemusili8878 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Thanks so much for the information...am also a massage therapist in Kenya and I do hope that one day I'll work abroad coz am planning to go back to school next year to advance my career

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Best of luck to you, and you’ll be abroad before you know it! 😁

    • @gracemusili5783
      @gracemusili5783 Pƙed 2 lety

      I'm through with school & am travelling abroad very soon...#massageforlife#

  • @sweetnjuicy81
    @sweetnjuicy81 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I luv your make up. It's not too much, just enough. I'll be starting massage therapy school next month, that's how I came across your page.

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Oh thank you, you are so sweet! đŸ„° Good luck with school! đŸ€—

    • @whitneygordon2719
      @whitneygordon2719 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I want to know any massage therapy school please help me cause i want to start class now please and thank you

  • @DesiDoll420
    @DesiDoll420 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    I'm going to graduate as a massage therapist in July! Have you ever used Soothe or Zell? How do you handle "weird" or inappropriate clients??! I wish I could ask you a million questions lol

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 4 lety +4

      I've never used the apps, but I do touch on that and discuss the "weird" client situations in my book ("Guidebook to Mobile Massage:Tips from the Massage Ninja")
      If you get it, read it, and want more in depth answers on topics, then feel free to reach out. CONGRATS on your upcoming graduation! :)

    • @mariasanchez7308
      @mariasanchez7308 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You may have to get 2 years experience at least before you going to those Uber massage co. Clients are very picky in that company and they give you 1 or 2 for so so massage and if your rating stay low , you never give you a job.
      Polish your skills

  • @teriyakiwilson7072
    @teriyakiwilson7072 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Hi i wanted to ask a clarifying question regarding the digital nomad!
    Digital nomad companies can sponsor a massage therapist for their visa application??? But the catch would be we cant sell massages at said location because its domestic currency, not foreign currency we would be making???
    Please and thank you! I think that is what you were hinting at when mentioned bartering services

  • @JustJaiahsJourney
    @JustJaiahsJourney Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Would be best to get all these legal paperwork’s done while in school for the certification?

  • @JJ_Smilez
    @JJ_Smilez Pƙed 3 lety +3

    How are you allowed to practice massage in several states and countries legally? Do you have to have multiple licensures?

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +8

      This a great question and i get it often... if you are booked to work with a specific client or company and just working with them, you can do that. But you could not go to a state or another country and solicit more work from people in that area (outside of that client) while you’re there, or just go on your own accord to work without the proper license/visa, etc.
      For example, if you get booked to work a tour with an artist, you will travel and can work for that artist and the crew working within the tour, but you can’t in your free time, market and work on people in the city/country you’re in.
      Hope I explained this correctly and it makes sense and helps out.

  • @damionbates6993
    @damionbates6993 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I just rolled into national holistic Institute of massage therapy so I'm hoping do the same you do

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Damion Bates Oh that sounds great, clients love all natural & holistic approaches. The more knowledgeable, the better!

    • @damionbates6993
      @damionbates6993 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@JoannBrito I am very impressed of all your complishments and like I said I'm just trying something new in my life now I hope that I can work overseas and work with important people plus im a marital art expert so i bring that to the table plus the wonderful experience im learning

  • @nottoyapowell1212
    @nottoyapowell1212 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    I'm from Jamaica and want to work in Canada, can that be done?

  • @mhlengamone8638
    @mhlengamone8638 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hi Amy I’m Harrison come on from South Africa I did a massage therapy last month and I am a Plant person I’m just wondering how am I going to expand my knowledge and so on but I am determined to do so happy sure thank you

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Just research, and get with some good mentors in the field to help expand your knowledge and see how you want to tie everything in together.

    • @evamaria644
      @evamaria644 Pƙed 3 lety

      As I was researching licensing in CA, which always has more requirements than any other state, except NYC, I came across an association that offers training in different fields to get certified to work in sports medicine and other fields within the medical world.

  • @mindfulmaryTarot
    @mindfulmaryTarot Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I have a serious question about this, in school they tell us we will have to get a license in each state or country before massaging & traveling. Is it difficult to get licenses in each state and cost? I really wanna know...

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      This a great question and I get it often... if you are booked to work with a specific client or company and just working with them, you can do that. But you could not go to a state or another country and solicit more work from people in that area (outside of that client) while you’re there, or just go on your own accord to work without the proper license/visa, etc.
      For example, if you get booked to work a tour with an artist, you will travel and can work for that artist and the crew working within the tour, but you can’t in your free time, market and work on people in the city/country you’re in.
      Hope I explained this correctly and it makes sense and helps out.

  • @RI-EL_Music
    @RI-EL_Music Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Are there websites or organizations we’re massage therapists can see postings for positions abroad, almost like an international “Indeed”?
    How do you find these jobs overseas?

    • @RI-EL_Music
      @RI-EL_Music Pƙed 21 dnem

      @naturallydifferent1 I have not.

  • @yupitsdesire
    @yupitsdesire Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    How would you link with a digital nomad company though or any company

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      I haven’t used any of them but here are a few I’ve heard of to give you an idea of companies I was referring to:
      ‱Remote Year
      ‱Digital Nomad Adventures
      ‱Hacker Paradise
      ‱Selina
      ‱Nomadize
      I hope this helps! 😊

  • @sleepnomore6065
    @sleepnomore6065 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You say Nubis is 30lbs but their website says only 5.3 kilos! Do you mean the weight once inflated and with the legs on? And how much did you pay for it?

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I need to weigh it by itself to verify the accuracy. I do place a thin blanket, portable chair and I have oil and/or cream in the side pocket.
      But give me an additional day or two and I'll be sure to weigh it for you and come back here for an update.

    • @ChristineNavarroTV
      @ChristineNavarroTV Pƙed 2 lety

      I saw that under the Sport model, too. The Pro model lists as 14.7, translating to 32lbs, so she’s correct.

  • @vijayaagarud6301
    @vijayaagarud6301 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I am 3 year experience all massage India plz job help mi visa problem only visa process time waiting work permit immigration attorney say

  • @harmony6702
    @harmony6702 Pƙed 2 lety

    How do you travel without having a license for each state?

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      This a great question and I get it often... if you are booked to work with a specific client or company and just working with them, you can do that. But you could not go to a state or another country and solicit more work from people in that area (outside of that client) while you’re there, or just go on your own accord to work without the proper license/visa, etc.
      For example, if you get booked to work a tour with an artist, you will travel and can work for that artist and the crew working within the tour, but you can’t in your free time, market and work on people in the city/country you’re in.
      Hope I explained this correctly and it makes sense and helps out.

    • @harmony6702
      @harmony6702 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JoannBrito I have worked with entertainers when they are in my town but I had someone that booked that work. I would love to know how to book more for myself. How do get your foot in the door? Thanks â˜ș

  • @jenniferbrown8307
    @jenniferbrown8307 Pƙed 3 lety

    Who do you contract through

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I work for myself and get my own contracts/bookings, I don’t work for anyone. Not sure if that answered your question or was what you were asking.

  • @bostonlincolnshire8745
    @bostonlincolnshire8745 Pƙed 3 lety

    How much $$$ does the job earn each year pls?

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 3 lety +3

      This question is very subjective, but fortunately with this occupation, your effort and hustle can dictate what you make.
      I know therapist who make 6-figures a year, and many that make high 5-figure salaries.

  • @rramirez331
    @rramirez331 Pƙed rokem

    I’m just getting started and would love to link up with anyone willing to make a new therapist friend and share experiences. Reach out! ❀✚

    • @samchant502
      @samchant502 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      I started Swedish massage last year and I’m just going to be gaining more qualifications this year to travel! Must chat đŸ˜ƒâœŒïž

  • @ArunaHeather
    @ArunaHeather Pƙed rokem +1

    I wouldn't ship your table, that's too expensive and inconvenient. You bring it with you on the plane as checked baggage. I travel with my table all the time when I work in the private domestic sector ...on ships and yachts. It's just one oversize fee. No big deal.

  • @mariasanchez7308
    @mariasanchez7308 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Travel ?
    I don’t think that it is good idea as a main career.
    If you are from USA , other counties pay low n low because their standard of living is lower than USA.
    and they hire Thai or local people charge very low.
    Vietnamese or Thai massage , they charge only 5 or 10 $ per 60 min.
    So they can find them locally.
    Please get a grip n reality check
    Unless you work for royals , don’t have high hope n smell coffee
    I have been in this business over 20 years Snd know this business inside out.

    • @JoannBrito
      @JoannBrito  Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Well I'd have to respectfully disagree with you, as I've been around the country and world and massage is what gave me that opportunity. As far as working full-time in another country, I think one would ask what they are looking for in life moving forward. For those wanting to explore the world while also making a living, massage would definitely help do that. If you are into material things, then maybe that wouldn't be a good option if you aren't linked with a high-profile or affluent client. But those wanting a more simplistic life filled with flexibility and experiences, I think working abroad is a great option to accomplish that.
      For example, I currently am on the volunteer medical staff for the Olympics. The position isn't a paid position, but I do it for the networking and experience it brings me. I was invited to do another rotation for Worlds in Europe in November and I'm excited for it. What better experience to travel with an Olympic team (all expenses paid) to watch them compete on their journey to the Winter Olympics. I actually feel honored they wanted me on that journey, but that type of experience moves me and may not be for the next person.
      I also do believe location abroad is important as well. I have friends that work in Spain and Paris and they make great money as a therapist. If you want something geared towards more remote beach life, then the income may be more moderate... but at the same time, your cost of living will be low as well.
      *And also a Tip to know, that even if you work for a nice resort/spa on an island, that being from the US will play to your advantage in getting higher pay than the local therapist in that area.
      It all comes down to what lifestyle you want to live... but saying one cant have that as their main career is actually a very false statement. Being you've been in the business 20+ years you "should" know that.

    • @ChristineNavarroTV
      @ChristineNavarroTV Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Sounds like you need a massage.

    • @samchant502
      @samchant502 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@JoannBrito @joanbritto well said. That sorted that one. Your advice is amazing. Is there a chance you could email me please. I have my certificate for Swedish massage, but I’m looking to do further training to get the qualification so I can travel the world. I know that bit. Just be great to know more about a list of clients not names but just what areas to focus on? If you wouldn’t mind, I’ll wait for your response. Many thanks, Sam