Sole Purpose Massage is growing and we’re looking for 1-2 massage therapists to work with us. Let us take care of all the marketing, laundry, and studio expenses so that you can focus on doing massage in a professional, established, and therapist-owned environment.
About Sole Purpose Massage: We are both a massage studio and a certified DeepFeet Bar Therapy training studio. Sole Purpose specializes in Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage with a dash of other barefoot modalities thrown in. We are primarily a therapeutic massage studio, but we strive to give clients the best of both worlds, with massages that get results and leave them feeling relaxed and nurtured. Each massage is as unique as the client and may incorporate elements of barefoot massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular work, myofascial release techniques, Thai stretching, hot stones, or cupping and gua sha.
The owner/lead therapist at Sole Purpose Massage is a DeepFeet certified Ashiatsu instructor and can provide training through in person classes or refresher courses if needed. If this is of interest, we can discuss it during the interview.
We are looking for someone who is skilled, creative, and comfortable providing treatment based massage that also feels good. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, but a solid combination of other massage modalities and techniques is desirable and might substitute for the Ashiatsu training. An in depth knowledge of the body and a creative and holistic approach to treatment is desired, along with a thorough knowledge of several massage modalities. Modalities could include any of the following and other specialties the practitioner may have: Swedish, deep tissue, sports, Thai, NMT, SARGA, etc.
Job Overview
Perform a thorough intake, include assessment if needed, perform therapeutic massage, keep accurate client notes, and take payments.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, must hold and maintain a current state license, and have their own liability insurance.
Work hours are flexible and will be agree upon prior to hiring. Therapists set their own schedule based on available days. Currently Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, as well as Sunday mornings are open.
General Responsibilities
∙Be on time for your shift, prompt with each appointment and perform services within the appropriate time allotted for the service.
∙Properly care for equipment and use proper amounts of product.
∙Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law.
∙Perform prep work, & properly clean and restock room as required.
∙Handle client’s questions and concerns professionally and courteously.
∙Attend support training and staff meetings as needed.
Job Qualifications
∙High school diploma or equivalent.
∙Must hold and maintain a current Oregon massage license.
∙Must be available to work agreed upon hours, to be determined during interview process.
∙Must possess the ability to work without direct supervision.
∙Insurance billing experience is not required but is desirable.
Experience
∙Should be trained in some of the following modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Thai Massage, Prenatal Massage, or Reiki. (Other modalities not listed here are also desirable.)
∙Must have excellent communication and listening skills, as well as basic computer knowledge. All therapists should be able to utilize the booking software and check clients out through Square.
∙Ashiatsu training with at least one year of massage experience is preferred.
Compensation
Compensation will be dependent on skills and experience, but will be in the range of 50-60% of each massage plus tips.
To apply: Email any questions and your resume to wellness@solepurposemassage.com.