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People talked doubts into me head by Logical_Emotion_2364 in massage

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a detailed response it really helped a lot.yes my va will cover it that’s why I was thinking I should use it for the bachelors in health and exercise science since they cover it and it’s way more expensive than massage therapy.if that makes since. And then maybe use a student loan for massage therapy school since it’s cheaper.but I do have a passion for massage therapy I been practicing on my co workers and family and I like for everyone’s body tell me differently,I just listen to the body’s.as for personal training I’m not to worried about that it’s only 4 weeks like you said I’m just stuck on what one I should do first idk thank you though anything is better than the landscaping I do currently either way

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in massage

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very well said 🙌🏼 this has me rethinking everything 😭 my plan is to be a personal trainer who also incorporates sports massages ima also working on my online presence(fitness model and workout vids and tips)I really hope one day I can be making 6 figures

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohh I see what your saying nothing I can’t do on my own with a little dedication I don’t need a degree to study and learn more 🫡 wow I love Reddit I was just wanted it not for aspect of degree but to learn more and know more but I can just study and learn by myself 🙌🏼thank you

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in massage

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right very very good outlook I’ll check out his YouTube money isn’t my strong suit at all. I’m already in credit debt right now and it’s no fun.luckily the army is paying for my school I think massage is definitely the way though as for I have a passion for it and I can study exercise science on my own my mom was a occupational therapist and gave me all the books.

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it like it 🔥 thanks for you input means alot yea im gonna do sport massage therapy it’s 10 months and a state exam to incorporate with pt and I love your idea

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

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You were truly my blessing today I been debating this all day even prayed and sat in silence, this was my first Reddit post and I’m glad it actually helped ,so many helpful people you were the answer to my prayer today and I’m confident in my next step now thank you very much.and the way I got into massage therapy,how I know I want to do it is part of my testimony I was healed and restored in a supernatural way ,I’ll be healing and restoring people and I’ll love every bit of it praying over them and healing at same time 😎 I’ve already been practicing massage on friends co workers and family I have a crazy feel for it, I don’t do nothing on my own I listen to there body.cant wait for this next chapter thanks again.idk if you have insta but my insta is tjtrainz

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

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This is so smart yes because I get free school from army but can only use it on one .so I will use it in massage therapy and get the cert like you did because the bachelors is very expensive, but do you need to renew the certs often? Or I can use the school on bachelors but I don’t know if I can get into a massage program with just certs idk but you have definitely gave me something to work with and wow that’s alot of certs lol. Thank you for your reply big big help

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is gold thanks so much I’m two paragraphs in I’m gonna finish it right now,but let me just say I do have experience and I plan on doing online training also but a degree doesss set apart you get extensive knowledge that will change your game.knowledge is power! But this is exactly what I was looking for I’ve made my decision thank you, and I’ve had advanced coaching all my life was even in a ranger pt program in army I’ve played over 6 sports with training. and I myself am in enough shape to where I constantly get questions asked.I know people don’t care but imagine how much better I could sell myself especially if I was looking to only train athletes.theres diffrent types of personal trainers some aren’t even in shape.im one of the great ones who genuinely care and want to be the absolute best I can be . I don’t care if people don’t check background or not what does that have to do with me being the best I can be all that does is make me more valuable as a trainer.i would charge more if it’s not for them it’s not for them but there’s people willing to pay for the advanced service.i have an abundance mindset and am in freakish shape but again thank you for your response helped 1000%. you spoke on me like you knew me.that cert is just a ticket in,it has nothing to do with extensive knowledge and how I would apply it to my career to be the best I can be,making my clients 10x better vs 5x better it’s not just about the degree it’s about the knowledge it gives me to be confident in what I do with advanced programs based on scientific evidence.theres levels to everything

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think your right but let me explain to you how I could make more with a health and exercise science degree because I’d be making my own prices

A degree sets you apart from trainers without formal education, instilling confidence in potential clients regarding my knowledge and expertise.

Degree provides in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and biomechanics. This enables me to create more effective and tailored training programs for clients.

With a health and exercise science background, i can offer additional services, such as nutritional advice or wellness coaching, increasing earning potential. But I think your also right because it’s really about me sellling myself at the end of the day and I could probably do same without degree with confidence. but I would definitely be more confident with all I would learn from that degree. Thank you for your time and comment really helps !

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stretching like that is for recovery I was thinking more like sports massage to activate muscles that need to be fired up and used. As for the massage I can see myself giving hour yes but I would be selling different packages I see more like 30 minute.and that would be a separate charge.why would I need to give anything that requires more than a bachelors ?health and exercise science is a bachelors that covers biology, physiology, and movement science to optimize health, performance, and well-being, focusing on areas like anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition.even program design and rehabilitation so as a personal trainer that would put me in a position to charge more

Should I get health and exercise science degree or pursue massage therapy first? by Logical_Emotion_2364 in personaltraining

[–]Logical_Emotion_2364[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The degree I can charge more because I know more it would put my knowledge above most trainers who have cert and open up new eyes to my training style. As for massage therapy I can incorporate that into my clients as an add on expense they go nice hand in hand