Licensed Massage Therapist – MLD & Clinical Focus
Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Post-Surgical Recovery, Lymphedema & Lipedema Management, Medical Massage
W-2 | $50–$70 per session + tips | Vienna, VA
About Us
Feeling Great Massage is a lymphatic-focused, medically oriented therapeutic massage practice in Vienna, VA, established in 2014. MLD is at the core of what we do — not an add-on. We treat lymphedema clients, post-surgical recovery cases, and prenatal clients through a referral-based model with established relationships with surgeons and physical therapists. This is a clinical setting, not a spa.
The Role
This is a primary employment position. We are looking for therapists for whom massage therapy is their main profession — not a side job. You will carry a consistent, set schedule with time between sessions and a client load focused on therapeutic outcomes over volume.
MLD training required — a 14-hour in-person CEU course is the minimum. Full MLD certification (40–45 hour in-person course with exam) is strongly preferred and prioritized. Therapists actively working toward MLD specialization are encouraged to apply. This is a place to build a serious clinical career in lymphatic and medical massage.
Qualifications
- Active Virginia Massage Therapy License
- MLD training required — a 14-hour in-person CEU course is the minimum. Full MLD certification (40–45 hour in-person course with exam) is strongly preferred and prioritized.
- Experience in one or more: lymphedema management, post-surgical massage, prenatal massage, orthopedic massage, myofascial release, sports massage, or medical massage
- Comfortable with treatment planning and session documentation (SOAP notes)
- Punctual, communicative, detail-oriented, and service-minded
- Massage therapy is your primary profession
- Based in Northern Virginia or planning to relocate
Experienced therapists: minimum 5 years hands-on experience preferred.
Recent or upcoming graduates: recommendation letter from a professor or instructor, or minimum GPA of 3.5 from an accredited massage therapy program.
What we offer
- $50–$70 per 60-minute session based on experience, plus tips
- W-2 employee status — consistent, predictable pay
- Referral-based client flow from day one — no building a clientele from scratch
- 15-30 minutes between sessions — sustainable pacing
- No insurance billing
- Clinical skill development supported, including MLD and lymphatic training
- Town of Vienna massage permit — we guide you through the process
Services we Specialize in
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) & Lymphedema Management
- Post-Surgical Recovery Massage
- Prenatal & Postpartum Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Orthopedic, Medical & Sports Massage
How to Apply
If you take your craft seriously and want to practice in an environment that does too — we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume and a brief note about your clinical experience and interests.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in Virginia? or relocating to Virginia?
Work Location: In person
