Massage Practitioner

At Esalen, we believe in the power of our potential -- both in our staff and in our global community of students and faculty who turn to us for transformative learning experiences. More than 60 years ago, Esalen co-founders imagined a place inspired by Abraham Maslow’s psychology of peak experiences and Aldous Huxley’s belief in “human potentialities”, the unrealized capacities of our mind and body. Today we build on this legacy by creating deep connections in a world challenged by disconnection and isolation; reigniting awe and wonder to spark greater curiosity about ourselves and others; and asking the questions that can lead to transformative change both for an individual and society.  
Esalen isn’t just a place to work, it’s an invitation to help change the world.

OVERVIEW

• This key role on our healing arts team provides care and compassion in addition to healing through touch. We are interested in someone with exceptional skills, deep experience providing bodywork services, and certification in Esalen® Massage. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent bodywork services
• Work 2 days per week (Saturdays and Sundays), 3-4 sessions per day at specific session times agreed upon with Healing Arts management
• Conduct self in a professional manner with clients and co-workers
• Keep work area clean and professional
• Keep all paperwork current: permits, licensure, and insurance
• Adhere to Healing Arts department and role guidelines, expectations, and policies
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and peers
• Be responsive to management
• Other various tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified in Esalen massage with at least 2 years of professional massage experience preferred 
• Massage license certification through CAMTC
• Proof of current liability insurance policy
• If new to the Esalen Healing Arts crew, must give 4+ evaluation sessions to designated Healing Arts staff
• A passion for exceptional service
• Ability to provide references and appropriate documentation of experience
• Good listening and communications skills
• High level of client relations experience, supporting a safe environment and a caring experience for our guests, following ethics for practitioner best practices
• Embrace a strong work ethic and teamwork focus, with flexibility and willingness to support others and maintain a professional workplace
• Possess a good understanding of the physical body, how to evaluate, assess, and support client needs
• Self care: knowledge and practice of a personalized self care program, utilizing good body mechanics and regularly practicing effective self care methods
• Focus on maintaining up-to-date skills & techniques and applying new knowledge

FLEXIBILITY

• Esalen functions best when all staff work toward the common mission of encouraging everyone to reach our highest human potential. With this goal in mind, this job description is not intended to cover or contain an all-encompassing listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on Esalen’s and your team’s needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to maneuver on uneven ground; stand for long periods of time; lift up to 30 pounds; and daily press, push, pull, grasp, lift, bend, squat, and turn as it pertains to giving a massage. 

COMPENSATION

• In alignment with Esalen’s mission in advancing human potential, staff are encouraged to engage in a wide range of  personal and professional development programs designed by Esalen faculty and staff. Esalen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.