| Is it worth it? The average spa, salon, clinic, or | | | | Envy and Massage Heights are nationwide |
| independent professional will charge $60 - 80, plus | | | | franchises. Visit their respective websites to find a |
| tips, for a 1-hour massage. Pampered, nurtured, | | | | location near you. |
| and relaxed, chances are you will emerge from | | | | Massage School Clinics - Most massage schools |
| your session feeling, at that moment in time, that | | | | offer a massage clinic in an effort to provide |
| it was worth every dollar you spent. So will you | | | | practical experience for their students. For rates |
| reschedule? When will you treat yourself again? | | | | ranging from $10 - 40 you can receive a |
| For so many of us that depends on our ability to | | | | massage from a student massage therapist. Tips |
| afford it. Maybe next payday or worst yet | | | | are welcomed but not usually expected. According |
| maybe you have to wait until the next birthday, | | | | to state laws and accreditation standards, |
| mother's day, or until a loved one takes pity on | | | | students must be supervised by a professional |
| you and answers your silent (or maybe not so | | | | (CMT or LMT) massage therapist. By patronizing |
| silent) pleas for a much needed massage gift | | | | the massage schools clinics you have the |
| certificate. If only you could afford this stress | | | | opportunity to get a quality affordable session |
| reducing, mind refreshing, body enhancing service | | | | while helping to develop an upcoming professional. |
| more often. | | | | Classified Sites - Classified sites such as Craigslist., |
| Fortunately, you can. As the demand for | | | | Kijiji, and BackPage allow professionals to |
| massage therapy has increased several | | | | effectively advertise their services, discounts, and |
| companies and resources have emerged that | | | | special rates. Independent Professionals are known |
| have made the services more affordable and | | | | to slide rates, in the customer's favor, when their |
| accessible. They are as follows: | | | | appointment book has undesired vacancies. You |
| Membership Spas - Membership spas, such as | | | | can also post an ad, for free, on these sites |
| Massage Envy and Massage Heights, offer super | | | | advertising that you are looking for a specific |
| affordable introductory massage rates. For only | | | | service within a particular price range. Professionals |
| $39 you can receive a one hour massage from a | | | | will eagerly respond. As always, do your research. |
| CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) or LMT | | | | Interview the therapist. Ask about their |
| (License Massage Therapist). (Necessary therapist | | | | credentials, education, and style of massage. |
| requirements are determined by each state). In | | | | Request references and any additional information |
| order to continue to receive discounted services | | | | that will allow you to make a decision as to if the |
| you must sign up for their monthly membership. | | | | professional that you are considering is the right |
| For $49 a month you are entitled to one full hour | | | | fit for you. |
| massage. If you want additional services or wish | | | | So, what are you waiting on? No matter what |
| to purchase gift certificates you can at a reduced | | | | your budget you can afford a massage. |
| rate. You can cancel at any time. Both Massage | | | | |