Open Forum for
Male Massage Therapists

Being turn on by client  
I am training in swedish massage and find that I am becoming turned on when working with my training parnter.

I think she is also we are both new ...

Is it legal for the front desk personnel to ask about gender preference? 
Despite all the talking about this topic I'd like to go a little further and ask someone who really knows about massage/discrimination laws to see if it ...

Poor hiring rates for male massage therapists 
I am seriously considering becoming a massage therapist but i recently heard a rumor that male therapists frequently find trouble getting work.

Is ...

Taking It to Court 
Im battling my ex-employer for firing me after being falsely accused ONCE for innapropriate massage/draping etc on a female client after giving them over ...

question to all of the working male lmts/non working lmts out there 
Ok guys, here is my dillema. I have been working 7 days a week between 3 massage jobs and an almost full time security job to make ends meet because i ...

I am 67 years old and have a son and daughter in law in the profession 
I was contemplating going to school for massage therapy, but have read negative comments about male massage therpists in general. It would be a 2 year ...

Male Therapist permanent employment 
Hi my name is Eric A Phillips. i have been a male therapist for a year. I've found it hard to gain permanent employment.

My first Job coming out of ...

the best school  
I am looking for the best school in the Midwest most most likely in TX does anyone have any good advice?

k.burt1399@yahoo.com

Massage marketing 
Could you please tell me some effective ways of getting more clients, and some good massage therapist associations to net work.

Thanks

protecting yourself against accusatios of sexual impropriety 
I didn't find my ideal profession until I was 58 years old. That's quite a hurdle for any massage therapist. But I am also a male.

I will graduate ...

Get paid training? 
I was thinking about going to a massage therapy school in Hawaii.

Do you get paid even a little for doing student massages?

Gain more income in a down economy.... 
Would any of you ever consider bringing in a quality nutraceutical line custom to your clinic to gain more income?

Feel free to contact me for more ...

is this a viable career option? 
i am an 18 year old with my GED and part time job still living with my parents. i live in a major city in texas and from what i've read im in the best ...

How do you tactfully handle female clients who overtly sexualize treatment session 
I've been a massage therapist for eleven years in private practice for ten; and I'm at a loss at just how to skillfully and tactfully handle female clients ...

Common warts on my hand 
As a therapist I have just recently discovered a blister that may be a wart on my right ring finger. I've performed massage without covering affected area....

are you based in the uk 
Hi There my name is Dawn Richardson and I live in Kendal,Cumbria in the Lake District and I was just wondering if you based in the Uk at all. As I have ...

Male Massage 
I am writing an article on male massage. When I type those search terms in google, the pages that come up are of a distinctly sexual nature. I was surprised ...

massage employment 
I am 55 year of age, in pretty good shape. I was thinking of trying my hand at massage therapy. I give a pretty good massage and was thinking of making ...

Do males massage therapists ever feel uncomfortable massaging other men? 
I read a lot about how male massage therapists face discrimination. Women prefer to be massaged by other women and most men prefer to be massaged by women....

Male Therapist 
Is working for elements therapeutic massage therapist a good idea?

male therapist 
iam 30 years old iam just begining a 9month course to become a massage therapist.
what should i expect after i graduate ?
would i get a job quickly?...

difficulties of being hired 
Is it harder for a male or a female to get hired at a spa? and reasons for why?

Mobile Massage 
I am a 59 yr old male and will be starting massage school in 2 weeks. Nobody in my area does out call massage, my plan once I have enough experience was ...

What is proper protocol for a Spa to inform clients their appt will be with a Male? 
I am having some trouble getting clients at the spa I work at. I think it is because of the way they are handling letting clients know availability of ...

ejaculation during massage 
I am 47 and go for massage every month. every time the therapist is workng on my buttocks and glutes I ejaculate. I used to be embarrassed but not any ...

draped 
is it proper or common for a massage to take place draped or un-draped.

I am a male and go to a male theraptist.

terrell_g@yahoo.com

I am a male and like inner legs and gluts worked 
Why is every massage therapists afraid to touch these area and give them the same attention as other parts?

I am not looking for sex, just a good ...

How do you overcome the gender issue? 
How do you help the women & men feel comfortable with a male massage therapist?

Massage Therapy Schools in Long Island NY 
I 'm a 48 yr old male. I would like to enroll in school of Massage therapy.

Can anyone recommend a good school or warn me about a bad school in this ...

best top 3 cities  
hi, I'ma male massage therapist and i'm wondering where is the best top cities to find work in Texas..

Female client of male MT with severe arousal problem 
I know this is supposed to be a space for male MTs to ask questions, but I would like some insight into this. I am a woman who has been a client of my ...

fear of, undress to your comfort lvl.... 




not really a question, but in my head i keep thinking that one day i will say this statement and walk in to NO Shirt. bra ON, blue jeans ...

Best City for Male MT 
hi, i just graduated from school in november in 2008. I can't seem to land that dream job..

I live in San antonio area currently.. I haven't given up ...

Are there any free ways to learn how to bill insurance? 
Are there any free ways to learn how to bill insurance?

Why no Good Story link? 
I noticed on the stories page that there was no link for good stories. You are welcome to use my story for a good story link.

Han's Story


My ...

More on Ejaculation during a Massage 
NOTE: This post was submitted as a comment to another post , but I have reposted this as a Content 2.0 Submission as another "Open Question". I typically ...

New to the Game 
It's not really a game. It's a way of life. To me this is what i felt that i was meant to do. I love it and it comes easy to me. I zone out and the hour ...

Yep, I got falsely accused by a female client 
I WAS SENT A DETAILED LETTER BY THE CLIENT THROUGH THE FLORIDA HEALTH DEPT WHICH STATED THAT I HAD SEXUAL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS....SHE HAS A MENTAL HEALTH ...

No Male Massage Therapists in Michigan 
Why can I not find a Male Message Therapists in Michigan?

My husband has a bad back and needs a massage therapist. He does not want a women. Because:...

Overcoming the 'gender' issue 
Hello there,

I am a male massage therapist who had to return to a regular punchclock hourly job to pay bills due to the economical situation. I know ...

update  
Just wanted to thank you for this site. I've received some business from my page.

I submitted an update. Please let me know if it has been updated....

Draping or no draping, that is the question! 




It seems all women want to be draped but when it comes to males, in my questionaire under " Do you wish to be draped?", the 99% answer ...

looking at Montana 
I am a certified massage therapist here in singapore (no it's not in China) and i'm very interested in finding work in Montana (i love the outdoors, fishing,...

Prospective student of massage therapy 
I have been told my whole life that I should become a massage therapist. I am a firm believer in massage because I excercise regularly and have back soreness....

ejaculation during massage 
How do you handle a situation where you are providing glute,hamstring massage and later you find that the client has ejaculated? How normal is that?

I ...

SBI / Male Massage Therapist 
Hello,

My Name is David Goettel and I am a male massage therapist living in Montana and a current SBI'er.

I enjoy your site and some of the humorous ...

Becoming a massage therapist 
I have met many men at the clinic I work at who are massage therapists. These guys are looking for work!

Is it possible for male massage therapists ...

Brian KOCUN, LMT New York 
Hello Sean.
My name is Brian Kocun and I'm NYS licensed massage therapist.

I submited my listing in NY yesterday and it was in jpeg format. My question ...

Just graduated 
I just received my license and have been getting numerous doors closed in my face because of my gender.

Any ideas on how to help me cross that initial ...

Male therapists in Great Britain. 
I am writing a dissertation on male therapists in Great Britain and why there is so little of them found in spas and beauty salons.

I am wondering if ...

Whats a good way of starting out with little money? 
I am 23, Skeptical and down from trying to start out. I lost a $30,000 a year job putting all my attention into Massage School.

I just obtained my ...

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A Question about Clientele in Big Cities. 


I am a Male Licensed Massage Therapist in Fort Myers, FL.

Are clients less apprehensive in larger cities compare to small ones?

We ...

Marijuana and Massage 
I just received my LMT paperwork and i began seeing a few people at their homes as clients. One woman, when i arrived at her house asked if it would be ...

Female Looking for MMT in Houston NW area 
I am a 51 yo woman who has received professional massages at my home on and off for 30 years. I prefer male masseurs mostly because they have the strength ...

Massage therapy school 
I'm thinking about attending the California Healing Arts College here in West LA. I would like to hear others' input and criticisms about this school and ...

Can Massage School Students Do Any Type Of Massage And Get Paid? 
Hi, I am currently in school for massage therapy. In school I was told that I am not allowed to charge for a table massage but I can for a chair massage,...

Discrimination against male therapist in spa setting 


What is the law concerning Spas being able to ask, "Do you prefer a male or a female therapist" ?

Would it be just as legit to ask,...

Is being a male massage therapist really that bad? 
Hello

Im 19 and I will be starting school in September in the field of massage therapy. This question always went through my mind and I did a lot of ...

Gender ratio of clients..?? 
I'm considering a career change and looking into massage therapy schools in my area.

I was wondering, as a male massage therapist what is the ratio ...

luschio1@interia.pl 
Hi,

I have a 2 question to all massagist out there. First:i wanna ask is it hard to find a job as a massagist? I'm not from GB and i finish some course ...

massage employment 
i always wanted to be a massage therapist but i been reading that is a low demand for males, but i was wondering if it is true? n if i should stay as a ...

Should I allow a client to smoke pot before a session? 
I have a client who has started to smoke marijuana before sessions because he says it relaxes him. I'm not sure if I should allow this.

In the past ...

How do other Males (Therapists) Protect Themselves from Female Clients? 




Following on from the newspaper article . I was wondering how my fellow male therapists protect themselves?

Personally, I audio ...

Sexual feelings during massage 
Do male massage therapist ever get sexual feelings even erections during a massage with a female even without the client over sexualizing the massage?

It ...

Employment Question 
I'm a 32 year male who lives in Florida and I am a licensed massage therapist as I have recently graduated from school. However, as I continue to apply ...

can not find the male massage therapists that are supposed to be listed on this website.  
I cannot find the male massage therapists that are supposed to be listed on this website.

Male massage therapist directory, How can I add myself to my state? 
Hey guys, this site is such a blessing. I just noticed the male massage therapist directory on here. how can i add myself to Florida's directory? im based ...

I need the massage certified certificate in United Arab Emirates   Not rated yet
How and where I can get the massage certificate in United Arab Emirates

Please help me in this and email me to fahem.j@gmail.com

I want to join as a massage therapist in india  Not rated yet
How can I become a good massage therapist and how I can join ?

Tattoos as a therapist?  Not rated yet
I'm enrolled currently at massage school, pursuing my license as LMT. I was wondering what types of jobs I might expect to be able to find, considering ...

How can we get rid of the image tarnishing websites?  Not rated yet
So I typed in "Top Male Massage Therapists" in Google, and what pops up? At least 10 of the pages were "Gay massage" or "M4M Masseuse finder" etc. This ...

How many know their State or Federal laws against discrimination based on gender?  Not rated yet
Hello all,

Serving as a librarian for the Massage Therapy profession, I too have sometimes heard an employment candidate say, "They said if only I had ...

Male Therapsit permanent employment  Not rated yet
Hi my name is Eric A Phillips i have been a male therapist for a year. I've found it hard to gain permanent employment.

My first Job coming out of ...

Has there ever been justice served?  Not rated yet
Just curious to see if any of you gentlemen have ever heard of, or been in a situation where you wanted to take a past employer and/or client to court ...

Male Therapist left profession, returning after 3 years.  Not rated yet
First, I need to offer some background info before I ask the question. I left massage 3 years ago because of an ethics violation where I got involved with ...

Finding a male massage therapist in Ft Meyers  Not rated yet
What is the best way to locate a male massage therapist who does incall in Ft. Meyers and has an open mind and wholistic approach to massage therapy.

While ...

Potential massage therapy student  Not rated yet
I am considering going back to school to pursue a career in massage therapy. However most everything I have read tells of the discrimination against male ...

NYC  Not rated yet
is it easier to find clients in manhattan newyork for male massage therapist. secondly, does anyone have experience working for a corporatione as their ...

Show Me the Lotion  Not rated yet
Does anyone know of a better lotion to use that will not start rolling up after being used for a while. or just some tips?

The place i work at will ...

Mississauga clinic Needs rmt  Not rated yet
If you are rmt and looking for work, please 416 574 7254

i just graduated from Massage school!  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm Richard and I live in San Antonio, Texas.
I just graduated and I was very when I first started through the courses suddently i hit the wall .

I ...

Project  Not rated yet
Well, I'm not a massage therapist, but I am a male. For my senior project, I was looking into researching the occupation of massage therapy for a school ...