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You Know Massage Should Be More Than a Routine:

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You became a massage therapist because you wanted to help people feel better in their bodies.

But maybe you have been working somewhere that expects you to follow the same routine, stay within a narrow treatment style, or move clients through as quickly as possible.

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At Body Altar, we believe great bodywork starts with listening.

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We are looking for a thoughtful, skilled massage therapist who wants the freedom to slow down, pay attention, blend techniques, and treat the person in front of them—not simply repeat a memorized sequence.

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About Body Altar

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Body Altar helps people reconnect with their bodies in a world that rewards constant productivity and disconnection.

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Our clients often come to us looking for targeted pain relief, less stress, improved movement, and better function. Many are desk workers and high-performing humans who want more than a basic relaxation massage.

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We combine science-informed therapeutic work with genuine human connection. We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and create the conditions that allow the body to regulate, recover, and heal.

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Our goal is to build something bigger than one therapist while preserving the care, quality, and philosophy that make Body Altar different.

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Who This Position Is For

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This may be a strong fit for you if you:

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• Are warm, calm, grounded, and emotionally mature

• Enjoy therapeutic, slow, and focused bodywork

• Know how to listen with your hands

• Customize each treatment instead of following a fixed routine

• Are curious about complex cases and enjoy looking for patterns

• Communicate clearly before, during, and after treatment

• Respect consent and help clients feel safe, heard, and involved

• Welcome coaching, feedback, and continued learning

• Take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments

• Want to contribute to a growing practice rather than simply rent a room

• Believe excellent client retention comes from excellent care—not pressure or aggressive sales

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You may be especially happy here if you have been working in a setting with a limited scope and are looking for more room to think, learn, and practice creatively.

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What You Will Do

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As a Body Altar massage therapist, you will:

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• Perform customized therapeutic massage sessions based on each client’s goals, symptoms, preferences, and feedback

• Complete thoughtful client intakes and ask useful questions

• Observe verbal and nonverbal cues throughout the session

• Adjust pressure, pace, positioning, and technique based on the client in front of you

• Clearly explain your treatment approach and recommendations

• Obtain consent naturally and consistently

• Create simple, individualized treatment plans when appropriate

• Recommend follow-up care without using high-pressure sales tactics

• Maintain accurate and timely client notes

• Prepare, clean, and reset the treatment room

• Protect the quality of the client experience from beginning to end

• Participate in regular check-ins, mentorship, feedback, and skill-sharing

• Help create a calm, collaborative, and professional clinic environment

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Required Qualifications

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• Active Arizona massage therapy license

• Graduate of an accredited massage therapy program

• Professional liability insurance that can appropriately name or cover location at Body Altar

• Approximately two or more years of consistent massage experience in a clinic or therapeutic setting, Spa considered based on additional training.

• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, contraindications, and client safety

• Ability to provide therapeutic and individualized massage without relying on a fixed routine

• Strong communication, professionalism, and time-management skills

• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance

• Ability to complete client notes and follow clinic systems consistently

• Physical stamina and ability to stand and perform multiple sessions per day

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Preferred Experience

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Experience or interest in the following is helpful:

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• Myofascial or fascial-focused work

• Deep tissue and therapeutic massage

• Slow, specific, “grippy” bodywork

• Working with shea butter or very minimal lotion/oil.

• Cupping

• IASTM or scraping techniques

• Nervous-system-aware care

• Mixed-modality treatment

• Ayurvedic principles or a desire to learn them

• Proficient with technology to independently handle iPad-based SOAP notes and cloud POS checkout systems

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You do not need to know everything. Humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn matter more than pretending to have every answer.

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This Position Is Probably Not a Fit If You:

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• Give every client essentially the same massage

• You give massages with a lot of oil and glide

• Believe you already know everything you need to know

• Struggle to receive feedback

• Frequently arrive rushed, distracted, or unprepared

• Talk more than you listen

• Ignore client preferences, boundaries, or consent

• Cut corners with cleaning, documentation, or client care

• Create gossip, drama, or tension within a team

• Blame other people when something goes wrong

• Treat massage as only a paycheck

• Prefer to work entirely independently without collaboration or accountability

• Are more attached to being right than getting the best result for the client

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What You Can Expect

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• A thoughtful onboarding and mentorship period during your first 90 days

• Regular check-ins and feedback in both directions

• Opportunities to observe and learn the Body Altar approach

• Training around intake, communication, consent, treatment planning, and client education

• Clear written procedures and expectations

• Gradually increasing independence as trust and consistency grow

• Opportunities for continued learning and skill-sharing

• A calm and intentionally designed treatment environment

• Linens and all supplies provided

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How to Apply

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Please send the following to bodyaltarmassage@gmail.com with the subject line “Body Altar Massage Therapist Application”:

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• Your resume

• A short introduction explaining why Body Altar interests you

• Your current availability

• The massage styles or techniques you most enjoy using

• A brief answer to this question:

 

Tell us about a time you changed your treatment plan after listening to a client or noticing something unexpected during a session.

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Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview and practical massage assessment.