Dear Student in Philly.

This is a very good question and I am happy you asked. I once worked with a woman who told me she wanted to be a massage therapist, and enrolled in school only to quit when she found out she had to cut her finger nails! In my opionion the biggest thing is you have to want to help people, you have to really genuinly care about people. Massage Therapy is a job that is 100% about the client. You are using your energy, knowledge and skills to help them. It can be a nervous thing for a client to see a therapist and tell them their health issues, personal concerns, etc, so I think CMT’s need to be understanding, patient and willing to work hard. You have to like to work with your hands. I also feel massage therapy is more than a job, it must be your lifestyle. You must think and act like a massage therapist at all times. If you have more specific question please email me at melissa@beewellmassage.com . Thanks and I hope this helps. Bee Well.