Massage Therapist - The NOW
Bethesda, MD 20814
About the Job
The NOW Massage offers a space to escape the daily pressures of life and recharge your energy and spirit through the healing benefits of massage therapy.
We focus on delivering a spa experience but eliminate the exclusivity and cost of a traditional day spa. We say show up for yourself so you can better support others. Our commitment to quality services starts with hiring the best Managers, Massage Therapists, and Experience Guides.
The NOW, where all the elements are aligned with nature and form the ultimate zen space, is the ideal environment for healers and empaths. Our culture is one of positivity, respect, and teamwork that supports your growth and career in a relaxing, nurturing environment.
Brand Truths
LIVE IN THE NOW
Be Present. Take time to recharge and reconnect within.
KINDNESS IS MAGIC
Positive energy always. Create a circle of warmth and compassion from welcoming guests to giving back to your community.
CARE FOR THOSE THAT
CARE FOR OTHERS
Foster an environment where team members feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
AUTHENTICITY ALWAYS
Open and transparent communication with our inner circle and guests.
Why NOW
- Competitive compensation featuring generous hourly rates which increase based on experience and performance + TIPS
- Generous Sign-On Bonus
- Referral Bonuses
- Steady clientele
- Paid down-time
- Paid time off
- Health benefit with eligibility at just 24 hours or more a week
- Annual Wellness Allowance for self-care
- Paid license renewal
- Cost Free Continuing Education units each year
- Aesthetically inspiring work environment
- Team member discounts
- No sales quotas
- A positive, empathetic, and supportive team and company
- Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling, legal & financial consultation, work-life assistance, and crisis intervention services for all our team members and their household family members
- Safety is priority – zero tolerance policy for harassment or misconduct, strict cleanliness standards
- An environment where diversity is celebrated
Responsibilities:
- Share the healing power of touch to inspire and transform through the benefits of massage therapy.
- Provide therapeutic massage through a variety of modalities (Prenatal, Sports, Stretching Techniques, etc.)
- Maintain service room to standards. All supplies are provided.
- Full and Part-Time positions available.
- Will consider qualified candidates beginning their careers in massage therapy that possess the right qualities, as well as demonstrate innate talent for, and understanding of, therapeutic massage.
Requirements:
- Desire to be part of a team that has an infectious passion for health and wellness.
- Maryland Massage certification required. Must present a certificate during the interview process and maintain it throughout employment if hired.
- Knowledge of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage and other modalities.
- Excellent guest service skills.
- Availability during prime earning potential periods including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability for at least one PM and one weekend shift (Friday PM counts as a weekend shift).
- Physical demands of the job include:
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill room resetting tasks and all massage service protocols. Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Reviews:
- “LOVE LOVE LOVE THE ENERGY!! So many growth opportunities! So much flexibility! Love the benefits! I feel so blessed to be around what I can call, my new family!”
- “Flexible schedule, diversity & inclusion, felt valued, competitive pay, fun co-workers”
- "I've spent a good number of years working in the spa industry, and nothing compares to working at The NOW. The owners have created a family/team environment and are just as focused on their employee’s well-being as they are on the guests and members at the boutique. On-site leadership and management supports this vision 100%. You'll be very pleased with the diverse and professional colleagues and coworkers. The salaries are very competitive, there are health insurance options, there's an assortment of added commissions and bonuses, the tips are steady and definitely reflect the good services you provide. The training is top notch. Even better, the locations are impeccably decorated, tranquil, and relaxing. It's a soothing workspace."
- “I have been a licensed massage therapist for 15 years. I've worked in an array of atmospheres. There is definitely a huge difference between working for someone versus working alongside someone. The Now offers a personal and loving environment. The owners are genuine, generous, and benevolent with staff. The sincerity from management is undeniable! Also, the appreciation and consideration that I receive from front desk associates is phenomenal! Last but not least, the camaraderie shared between the therapists has been unmatched. Those are only a few of the reasons I am loyal and proud to be a part of this company and all of their endeavors! Do not pass up this opportunity!”
- “Everyone is treated with respect. There is always a very supportive environment [...]The culture revolves around positivity and catching people doing extraordinary things. They honestly think about us.”
- “I found The NOW to be a great work experience. The culture is authentic and caring. They truly embrace diversity and inclusion. I had all the clients my schedule could accommodate, and clients tend to tip well.”
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The NOW, a new concept massage boutique, was founded on the principle that self-care is a necessity not a luxury. Designed to serve as an oasis from today’s fast paced digital society, their goal is to offer high-quality, affordable massage services in an inspired setting. After launching in 2015, The NOW quickly became a wellness destination for globe-trotting influencers and locals alike. With boutiques currently open from coast to coast and several locations on the horizon, The NOW is looking forward to bringing their thoughtfully crafted menu with customizable enhancements, healing products and singular design aesthetic to cities all over the United States.