Licensed Massage Therapist - Clinical

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Temp-to-Perm / Permanent job starting ASAP
Location: Park Ridge, IL 60068
Modality: Medical Massage
Compensation: Negotiable
Posted on:  Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Pay

$45,000 - $75,000 a year
Job type

Full-time
 
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Experience Preferred
Pay based on experience / performance.

Come join one of the premier massage therapy clinics in the Northwest suburbs.

Vive! Therapeutic Massage is a successful massage therapy business in Park Ridge. We enjoy a 5-Star reputation on Yelp and Google because we put our customers and staff first. Vive! is passionate about clinical massage therapy helping people with physical issues as well as stress relief. Our integrity as a business and as an employer is our most valuable asset. We work hard to treat our staff with the dignity and respect that they deserve.

Are you passionate about massage therapy as a health and wellness practice?

Are you frustrated with working in a massage factory?

Are you ready to earn what your skills are really worth?

Have you been improving your skills with advanced training?

Then Vive! Therapeutic Massage may be the place for you! We employ over 20 massage therapists and we need more. Yes, we are selective. We are dedicated to providing the very best service to our loyal clients. We offer a great work environment that RESPECTS and supports the therapist.

You must have a passion to bring healing to others.

Opportunity to apply your therapeutic massage skills (ranging from relaxing to clinical work)

Unique massage and bodywork practice with more than 20 busy therapists.

Daytime, evening, and weekend hours available (open 7 days & eves/week)

Competitive Compensation plus tips (Hourly plus commission plus tips)

Flexible work environment
Friendly and team-oriented work environment located near major expressways and 10 minutes from O’Hare Airport

Happy clients! Just check out our Yelp reviews.

Vive! Therapeutic Massage is a therapeutic massage clinic in Park Ridge with a relaxed spa-like atmosphere. Our motto, “Life! Love it, Live it” reflects our mission to bring healing to our clients so that they can enjoy life and live it fully. Vive! has developed an outstanding reputation for our ability to provide relief for customers with clinical needs as well as for stress relief. We offer a welcoming environment with a fast-growing repeat client base. Many clients are referred by their physician, chiropractor, or physical therapist. This is a private practice whose owner is also a therapist. Vive! supports the professional growth of their therapists and promotes teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Due to our explosive growth, Vive! is seeking professional therapists with the skills necessary to perform relaxing massages for stress relief as well as performing clinical bodywork. Vive! only employs therapists with a passion for natural health thru therapeutic massage and bodywork. Vive! promotes a caring, open and supportive atmosphere for their staff. We refuse to accept the “massage mill” business model which put the therapists’ health and wellbeing at risk.

Qualifications - Requirements
Current Illinois massage therapy license and personal liability insurance

Training and at least 2-3 years of experience in deep tissue massage therapies such as: Trigger point therapy, neuromuscular, myofascial release, positional release, MET/PNF, structural integrated therapy. Background in lymphatic drainage, oncology massage, orthopedic massage, prenatal massage or cupping are plus, but not required.

Possess the ability to customize treatments based on a client’s specific needs.

Understand anatomy to assess the root cause of the pain and provide effective results.

Is knowledgeable about contraindications to massage and can use good reasoning skills regarding how to approach the client session.

The person being sought should have the following characteristics:
Good communication skills including the ability to interview the client regarding their pain, capture documentation (S.O.A.P. notes) on the session and provide suggestions for self-care.

Is outgoing and conscientious, enjoys working with people, and has a passion for massage and bodywork as a means to promoting wellness.

Responsible team player with attentive customer service skills.

Always acts professionally and ethically.

Actively pursues continuing education to stay current with the profession and to provide the best care for one’s clients.

Has a variety of modalities in your toolbox, such as Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Massage, Cupping, Prenatal, Oncology Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Neuromuscular, Lymphatic Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Medical Massage, etc.

About Vive! Therapeutic Massage LLC
We are specialists in massage therapy. We offer therapeutic massage, ranging from stress relief to clinical massage for those suffering from injuries, surgeries, and other medical conditions.