ATTENTION CHIROPRACTERS!!!!

[Carlee]

Hi.  I'm a male massage student in Nortern KY.  I have 12 weeks of school left and want to work for a chiropracter and many some on site work.  But I was hoping that some of you can tell me what you look for when you are considering hiring a massage therapist.  What you except out of them, do you prefer them to just know the basics so you can train them to your method of practice?  thanks.

 

[Doodlebugjim]

Vincent,You want to ask other therapist's their experience with working with a DC.I worked for DC's for about two years part time when I got out of school and it was great experience.  I was privileged to work with fellow therapists and learn the ropes of medical massage, which I carry on in my private practice today.Some things to discuss with the doc as an independent contractor.1.  Set your hours at no more than 4 hours per day.  They have a tendency to work you like a dog, not considering the "energy" needed to perform your work.2.  Set the $ figures in 15 minute units.  That is, take no less than the considered "norm" in your area.   Also, be sure that you are making atleast $25-30/hr.3.  Perform no more than 16 units for the 4 hour period and limit yourself to a reasonable amount of days per week to prevent burn out.These are just suggestions, nothing is fixed in stone.  Just remember, As a professional, you have to think like one in order to be treated like one.Kimberly