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Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor Position

We are looking for a skilled Massage Therapist to work as an independent contractor offering Swedish/Relaxation and Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage services out of our studio in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.

Requirements:

  • Must be licensed and insured to work as a Massage Therapist or Bodywork Therapist in the State of Wisconsin

  • Must be reliable and punctual. Appointments are booked at least 4 hours in advance.

  • Must be detailed oriented and take SOAP notes on clients.

  • Certified in CPR and AED.

  • Must excel in Deep Tissue Massage as well as Swedish/Relaxation Massage.

  • (Preferred but not required) Minimum 1 year experience providing professional Massage Therapy.

  • Must be available for a minimum of two shifts at 4.5 hours each.

  • Competency with technology (payment processing systems, music players, and our booking system.)

  • (Preferred but not required - will train if needed) Proficiency with Cupping Therapy

  • (Preferred but not required - will train if needed) Proficiency with Hot Stone Massage

  • (Preferred but not required - will train if needed) Salt & Mud Body Treatment experience

Details:

  • Compensation by service performed. 50% commission plus tips. As an independent contractor, you will receive the full commission pay without taxes withheld. Taxes are your responsibility to be paid.

  • Payment is processed through Somatic Arts Massage’s booking system. Cash payments left in a secure location.

  • 30 mins finishing time in between appointments for cleaning up and SOAP notes.

  • Independent role where therapist will mostly be working alone with the clients, with the exception of Couple's and Four-Handed Massages. Contractor will be provided with a set of keys and will be responsible for opening and closing on solo shifts.

  • Flexible schedule. Contractor can block themselves off as needed for any reason from shifts, with the understanding that time taken off may be claimed by other therapists.

  • Working within a collective of Independent Therapists.

  • Creativity with respect to clients' wants and needs is encouraged.

Duties

  • Opening and closing the studio for services during solo shifts.

  • Processing payment and offering to rebook clients after services.

  • Providing professional Massage Therapy services, addressing clients' bodywork needs and concerns with ethical consideration for boundaries.

  • Creating and sharing individualized treatment plans for clients.

  • Creating a comfortable, safe environment for clients with a listening presence.

  • Providing prenatal massage when requested.

  • Cleaning of tools such as hot stones and cups when utilized in service.

  • Changing dirty linens to clean linens on the massage table after services. Putting dirty linens out in a designated laundry bag for pick-up from laundry services.

Pay Details:

Contractor is paid bi-weekly. Cash tips may be taken home immediately.

Contractor Pay per Service-

  • Massage Therapy

o 45 min - $37.50

o 60 min - $45

o 75 min - $55

o 90 min - $65

o 120 min - $85

  • Body Treatments

o 75 min - $75

o 90 min - $90

o 120 min - $120

  • Couple's Massages

o 60 min - $55

o 75 min - $65

o 90 min - $75

o 120 min - $105

  • Contractor Pay per Add-on-

o Hot Stones - $7.50

o Cupping - $7.50

o Hot Stones & Cupping Fusion - $10

o Aromatherapy - $2.50

o Rotating Herbal Infused Oils/Body Butters - $7.50

 

 

The contractor may provide specialty services if they have advanced training such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Reiki, Visceral Manipulation, Thai Massage, Somatic Experiencing or any other bodywork modalities. Rates and pay for these can be discussed in the contractor’s interview.

 

We provide the following:

· Massage table & table heater

· Hot Stone set

· Cupping Therapy sets

· Online booking system (Vagaro) and virtual reception services

· Featured profile on our website (somaticartmke.com)

· Laundry services

 

 

Part-time hours are available.

 

Please contact at (414) 491-5158 or somaticartsmke@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Job Type: Part-time and/or on-call for Couple's Massages.

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