Careers

Join the Team at Essential Massage & Spa!

At  Essential, our team of highly-trained and experienced professionals are here to help you relax, address pain management, and guide you on your  wellness journey through our relationships with our Guests and our Team Members.  

We work to build an organization dedicated to the well-being of the people we serve by investing positive energy into everything we do. We are passionate about our Guests. We are loyal to our Team Members. We are authentic in our commitment to making Essential Massage & Spa the spa provider of choice. 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to info@essentialmassagespa.com

Help Shape the Next Generation of Massage Therapists

Essential Massage Therapy Academy is seeking passionate, experienced Licensed Massage Therapists to join our instructional team. If you love sharing your knowledge, mentoring others, and helping students develop confidence and clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Our academy is committed to providing hands-on, real-world education that prepares graduates for successful careers in massage therapy.

• Part-Time
• Primarily evening hours (Tuesday–Thursday)
• Occasional weekend instruction 
• Flexible scheduling based on subject matter and availability

• Teach classroom and hands-on massage therapy curriculum.
• Demonstrate proper massage techniques, body mechanics, and professionalism.
• Supervise student hands-on practice and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate student competencies and assist with practical examinations.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance and student records.
• Collaborate with the School Director and instructional team to ensure curriculum objectives are met.
• Serve as a professional mentor and role model for students.

• Current Iowa Massage Therapy License in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional massage therapy experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and mentoring future massage therapists.
• Professional appearance and commitment to high ethical standards.
• Previous teaching experience is welcomed but not required.

We are seeking instructors who are:

• Passionate about the massage therapy profession
• Patient, encouraging, and supportive
• Dependable and organized
• Committed to excellence in education
• Excited to help build a brand-new massage therapy academy

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to inspire and mentor future professionals
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Help shape the culture and future of a growing academy
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience

Please send your resume and a brief introduction to info@essentialmassagespa.com.

We'd love to learn more about your experience and how you can help educate the next generation of massage therapists.

At Essential Massage & Spa, we know your success depends upon your happiness and your satisfaction in a job well done, and we treat you that way.   We understand that you chose this profession because you want to heal and help people.   That’s why Essential Massage & Spa has designed the ideal  work environment for you to do that.  Our spa provides you a peaceful place to create a customized experience for your clients.  You’ll also have opportunities to improve your craft and learn advanced techniques working as a team with access to the best therapists, tools, products,  education and support. 

Being a part of Essential Massage & Spa offers you an instant client base and steady book of business and much more…

• You’ll feel part of a supportive team of therapists dedicated to the treatment and betterment of our guests.
• Earn competitive pay along with gratuities -- Our pay is consistently ABOVE all of our competitors
• We offer part-time and full-time schedules, so you can enjoy the same flexibility as being self-employed
• You’re a human, not a machine, so you’ll have the ability to take the breaks that you need.
• We provide our team with an ergonomic work environment - hydraulic lift tables, in-room supplies, everything you need to offer a professional, therapeutic and relaxing experience

Responsibilities:

• Combine your skills and techniques alongside the modalities we offer to give a customized service tailored to each guest.
• Perform and recommend series and wellness packages with consistency and compliance with brand standards
• Promote therapeutic benefits of regular massage therapy
• Build relationships with your clientele to help them meet their self-care goals
• Confidently, knowledgeably educate guests about services, products and programs
• Offering new services that you will be TRAINED in: Hot Stone Massage, Raindrop Therapy, Thai Herbal Compress

Qualifications:

• Hold current state license and liability insurance to practice massage therapy
• Capable of performing/learning deep pressure, Swedish and maternity massage modalities
• Be guest Service-oriented and communicate effectively with guests
• Availability to work certain nights and weekends (our busiest times)

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule available
• Discounts on amenities and products
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonuses and Commissions