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Cloud 9 Massage & Wellness
License Massage Therapist - New Des Peres Location
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What they do
A Massage Therapist uses massage to relieve tension, pain, and other ailments in patients, and promote general well-being. May specialize in a certain type of massage, such as deep-tissue or sports massage. May be self-employed or work in a private practice, spa, fitness center, or medical or chiropractic care facility.
$49,719 / year median in Missouri
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Cloud 9 Massage & Wellness is building the founding team for our newest location at 12123 Manchester Road in Des Peres . This beautiful, 12-treatment-room facility is located in the former Massage Envy space with excellent visibility, established wellness traffic, and convenient access to nearby neighborhoods and major corporate offices. We aren't waiting until opening day to begin marketing. Our goal is to have therapist booking profiles live by September 15 , giving clients time to schedule appointments before we officially open on October 1. You'll have the opportunity to begin opening week with appointments already on your books. Why This Opening Is Different Cloud 9 is locally owned by Lauren Knutson, who spent 13 years working at a large corporate office just down the street. She understands the surrounding community and has developed a comprehensive launch strategy focused on: Nearby corporate offices and employee wellness partnerships Local business and community partnerships Digital advertising and social media Email and text marketing to Cloud 9's existing client base Opening promotions and community events Local referral and relationship-building campaigns Our goal is to create strong demand and help each therapist establish a healthy, sustainable book of clients. Compensation 40% commission on massage services 20% commission on retail product sales $20 per hour for paid training, PTO, and eligible sick or late-cancellation pay PTO accrual of one hour for every 30 booked hours Estimated annual earnings of $40,000-$60,000 , depending on availability, demand, and service mix What Cloud 9 Offers Full hands-on session times for clients 30 minutes between appointments Flexible scheduling designed around therapist availability and client demand Paid training Continuing education reimbursement Discounted services and products Product commission Team-building events and knowledge sharing No uniforms Supportive local leadership A calming, client-centered environment where therapists can focus on their work What We're Looking For We're seeking Missouri-licensed massage therapists who: Provide professional, personalized client care Communicate clearly and help clients feel comfortable Are dependable, collaborative, and committed to creating an excellent experience Value relationship-building and client retention Are interested in growing with a locally owned wellness company Can work at least two peak shifts each week Experience with Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone, Ashiatsu, Thai massage, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, or other specialized modalities is welcome. Hiring Timeline Our hiring process includes: Brief phone interview In-person practical interview Hiring decisions and onboarding in late September Booking profiles opened around September 15 for appointments beginning October 1 Training before the official opening If you're ready to join the founding team at Cloud 9 Des Peres and build your practice in a high-visibility location with strong marketing support, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to begin the interview process.