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How to Get a Professional Massage For a Low Price

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Massage Therapy Has Many Benefits
Massage Therapy Has Many Benefits
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There are many benefits of massages including alleviating back pain, lessening depression/anxiety, enhancing immunity, improving circulation and much more. The downside is that professional massages can be costly. This article tells how to get a professional massage for less.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer
  • Internet Connection
  • Phone Book
  • Telephone
  1. Step 1
     

    Go to http://www.naturalhealers.com/. Look for a massage school in your area.

  2. Step 2

    If you don't find one, or want to see if there are any additional ones, visit http://www.switchboard.com and type in "Massage Schools" and your location. You can also look in the phone book.

  3. Step 3
     

    Call the massage school(s) that you find and ask about their program for student massages at a discount rate. Most massage schools offer discounted massages from students as they complete their training. You might have to wait a few weeks or so to book one, but it will be at a very reasonable cost.

  4. Step 4
     

    The massage will be just like, or nearly just like any other professional massage. Students need to complete a certain number of massages before they graduate.

  5. Step 5
     

    You might be required to feel out a form to rate the massage therapist. Be honest, as it will be very beneficial to him/her.

  6. Step 6
     

    Enjoy your massage!

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't think you'll feel comfortable with a male massage therapist if you are female? You can request a female therapist.
  • The massages should be offered at the school. Never meet at someone's home.

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Susanh said

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on 9/23/2008 Wow, $25 an hour would be worth the $$ and time. Thanks for this information on how to get a professional massage for a low price!

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on 8/25/2008 This is good info for those who can't afford a professional LMT. Sometimes, you can pay as little as 25.00 for an hour. As a massage therapist myself, I even recommend them (students) from time to time because I believe in the benefits of massage and if that's all you can afford, then some bodywork is better than none at all.

However, I would argue that you will get the same, or close to, the same treatment as from a professional. These are students, remember. I was there once, and my skills now far, far surpass that of when I was a student. Most of us have had extensive continuing education since graduation, besides a lot of hands on experience, that cannot be had by a student.

momofour said

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on 7/22/2008 Excellent tips! I could stand a massage right now as a matter of fact!

akchrist said

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on 6/5/2008 Sounds great and relaxing!

amylaine said

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on 5/30/2008 Great info.

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