How is the economy effecting Massage Therapy?

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Im wondering if anyone here has recent experience with Massage Therapy in this economy? I am thinking about going to MT school. Anyone here doing massage full time? If so, are you able to support yourself? How do you like your career?

Thanks :)

At least Groupon normally has a limit on their 'specials'. And even worse than spas that charge $90, or even $200 for a massage (yet pay those therapists maybe 20% of that), are places like Massage Envy. ME might only charge $30 or so after the monthly fee, but the therapist might only be paid $15 an hour or so, and then depend on your generous tips to pay their bills. If you think about this, you are really not saving money by going to such places. And, if your massage therapist ain't happy, you are not going to receive the best of their ability.

Here's the better option: Support your local, independent massage therapists! They are worth their weight in GOLD.

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