Welcome to Massage Therapy Business!
To complete this portion of the course you will need to read each chapter in the book, review the online presentations, watch the videos from the corresponding online lecture, and complete all study guides and projects.
The study guide and project expectations are as follows:
- Complete two exercises from each chapter in the textbook as assigned below
- Complete the online study guides
- Complete a resume
- Complete a clinic procedures manual
- Complete a business plan as outlined below and in your in class sessions.
Once you have completed the above work please drop it off at the school or send a copy of it to your instructor
Required Textbook: Business Mastery – 4th Edition, Sohnen-Moe
Syllabus: Online Business Management Syllabus
Lets Begin!
Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Read Chapter 1 in Textbook
- Complete two exercises from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Getting Started
- Video & Study Guide Homework
Chapter 2: Life Planning
- Read Chapter 2 in Textbook
- Complete two exercises from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Life Planning
- Goal Setting Assignment
- Video & Study Guide Homework
Chapter 3: Success Strategies
- Read Chapter 3 in Textbook
- Complete two exercises from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Success Strategies
Chapter 4: Boost Career Longevity
- Read Chapter 4 in Textbook
- Complete one exercise from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Career Longevity
- Preventing Burnout Assignment
- Video & Study Guide Homework Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Conscious Practice
- Read Chapter 5 in Textbook
- Complete two exercises from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Conscious Practice
- Video & Study Guide Homework
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Communications
- Read Chapter 6 in Textbook
- Complete one exercise from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint: Therapeutic Communications
- Video & Study Guide Homework
Chapter 7: An Insider’s Look at Work Settings
- Read Chapter 7 in Textbook
- Assignment: Conduct two interviews with two different employed massage therapists. Interviews should include questions regarding their personal experiences as an employee for a massage therapy clinic, spa, or healthcare facility. (8 interview questions minimum)
- PowerPoint A: Career Tracks
- PowerPoint B: An Insider’s Look at Spa and Salon Settings
- PowerPoint C: An Insider’s Look at Primary Healthcare Settings
Chapter 8: Employment Fundamentals
- Read Chapter 8 in Textbook
- PowerPoint A: Employment Fundamentals
- PowerPoint B: Terms of Employment
- Resume PowerPoint : Resumes
- Resume: Resume Writing Assignment
Chapter 9: An Insider’s Look at Practice Settings
- Read Chapter 9 in Textbook
- Assignment: Conduct two interviews with two different self-employed massage therapists. Interviews should include questions regarding their personal experiences as a self-employed practitioner. (8 interview questions minimum)
- PowerPoint A: An Insider’s Look at Private Practice Settings
- PowerPoint B: An Insider’s Look at Group Practice Settings
Chapter 10: Business Start-Up
- Read Chapter 10 in Textbook
- Complete two exercises from chapter of your choice
- PowerPoint A: Business Start-Up
- PowerPoint B: Location, Location, Location
- Business Start-Up Assignment
Chapter 11: Creating a Dynamic Business Plan
- Read Chapter 11 in Textbook
- PowerPoint: Create a Dynamic Business Plan
- Assignment: Write a complete business plan (You will discus the requirement for this assignment in one of your in class sessions.)
- Business Plan Template
- Small Business Association Business Plan Builder
Chapter 12: Practice Management
- Read Chapter 12 in Textbook
- PowerPoint A: Office Management
- PowerPoint B: Practice Management
- Assignment: White a basic procedures manual for your future massage practice (You will discus the requirements for this assignment in one of your in class sessions.)
- Procedures Manual Checklist
Chapter 13: Taking Your Practice to the Next Level
- Read Chapter 13 in Textbook
- PowerPoint A: Transitioning Your Business
- PowerPoint B: Retail Management
- PowerPoint C: People Management
- Assignment: (Coming Soon!)
Chapter 14: Financial Management
- Read Chapter 14 in Textbook
- PowerPoint: Financial Management
- Assignment: (Coming Soon!)
~ Additional Chapters Coming Soon ~