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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.

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 professionals 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.