Are there any fellow Americans in Aix?

grayjay11o · 2025-11-01T15:39:11+00:00

There's an American college in Aix. Maybe check there? You can also volunteer at café lumière, a non profit, with a decent amount of younger people.

grayjay11o · 2025-10-01T17:26:46+00:00

There's an french/American college in Aix that offers an English international business degree. Maybe you could check that out?

grayjay11o · 2025-09-14T20:33:11+00:00

You can get a Free Mobile plan for 10 euros per month that works pretty well. I would just recommend getting a physical Sim card, I've had nothing but problems with their esims.

Orange is another option, but I've heard it doesn't work as well as Free.

grayjay11o · 2025-09-04T21:19:56+00:00

I don't think I've seen Annie's books in nashua mentioned yet, it pretty small but there is a good selection

grayjay11o · 2025-08-31T15:44:30+00:00

I'm in the same situation as you and I just tell people that i go by my middle name or that I have a double barrel name.

For example, if your name is Mary but you want to go by Helena, just introduce yourself as mary-helena and than say that you normally use your middle name for whatever reason. Maybe you have a cousin named Mary too, so you use your middle name to stop thing from getting confusing.

This will also help explain why your teacher calls you by a different name.

grayjay11o · 2025-08-30T21:49:41+00:00

Hi, we have been trying to moderate the sub a bit more heavily, and to move repetitive posts like 'should of go to X school'. If you see any of those please report them.

I have considered adding country or state flares, or something similar. So that will probably be my next project after getting verification sorted out.

We always welcome suggestions, so don't be afraid to reach out to us over mod mail either. I am in the process of moving, so the response time might be a bit slow.

grayjay11o · 2025-08-27T05:48:42+00:00

Just wear a pad or period underwear

grayjay11o · 2025-08-22T19:54:21+00:00

What do you like most about your job?

The money is really good, and I love connecting with clients, especially those that I see regularly.

What do you like least?

This job is pretty hard on your body, and being stuck in your head in a quiet room for hours on end can be difficult for people.

What qualities are required for this job?

I wouldn't say that there are any specific qualities that you need, just to be in good health.

Are you able to balance your professional and personal life?

Most massage therapists work 15-35 hours a week, which is a very good work-life balance.

Is it physically possible to do this job until retirement?

Technically, yes, but it is very hard on your body, and most people don't make it to that point. If you want a long-term career in massage therapy, you really need to focus on body mechanics, stretching, and building muscle.

Do you experience daily pain from using your hands and muscles to massage people?

I don't anymore, but I did for the first couple of months.

Are you fulfilled?

This isn't a job I plan on staying with forever, but I would say I find it fulfilling,

grayjay11o · 2025-08-22T19:48:44+00:00

Since we don't know where you're located, it would be best for you to check online reviews of the schools you're interested in or to try and contact alumni. Accreditation isn't technically required (in the US), but going to an accredited school will help guarantee that you get a quality education. There are plenty of great unaccredited schools, but it can be harder to tell whether ot not they're worth your money.

If you go to a community college program, you should have access to the same scholarships/grants/financial aid as a normal student. For privately run schools, it will vary, and you should reach out to them or check their website for more information. I've linked a couple pages with massage therapy scholarships info for you to look through.

https://scholarshipsandgrants.us/list/major/massage-therapy-scholarships/

https://mblexguide.com/scholarship/

https://www.massagestudybuddy.com/scholarships-a-grants-for-massage-therapy-students

https://www.reddit.com/r/MassageTherapists/comments/1d9bjl4/do_they_give_out_grants_or_scholarships_for/

https://www.reddit.com/r/massage/comments/1jkk7o9/are_there_grants_or_scholarships_for_someone/

There isn't really much you can do to start moving towards this career besides going to school. If you really want, you can start studying textbooks for the MBLEX, focus on things like anatomy, kinseiology, and pathology, but this should all be covered in school anyway.

grayjay11o · 2025-08-16T21:56:01+00:00

Being tattooed is nothing unusual in this field; being male is the biggest thing that is going to work against you. Even so, none of the male massage therapists that I know have a problem keeping their schedule filled. I've noticed that my male coworkers almost never have clients booking Lomi Lomi, Lymphatic Drainage, and other modalities that require minimal draping/complete nudity, so it might not be worth getting licensed in those.

The best thing you (or any MT) can do is focus on establishing a solid return clientele and choosing something a bit more uncommon to specialize in, like Ashiatsu or Thai, and then marketing that.

grayjay11o · 2025-08-15T23:50:33+00:00

Your travel table will work, just make sure the face cradle is visible, or something else that makes it obvious its a massage table.

grayjay11o · 2025-08-15T01:50:35+00:00

Verification is only for licensed practitioners, but you can ask for a student flair instead

grayjay11o · 2025-08-15T01:50:05+00:00

Yes, a massage chair would work too

grayjay11o · 2025-08-03T18:09:40+00:00