Licensed Massage Therapist

Verdure Somatic Studio; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Verdure Somatic Studio in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Licensed Massage Therapist to provide precise, therapeutic massage within an all-inclusive pricing model. This part-time contractor role includes 50% commission on massage services, with additional paid opportunities for practice sessions and events as the team grows.

You will begin with training on our formats and breathwork method, then lead sessions while maintaining client care standards, documentation, and confidentiality in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Current Missouri massage therapy license in good standing.
• Professional liability insurance in place before first client session.
• Developing or established area of focus with ability to articulate it clearly.
• Comfort in a group setting; yoga, breathwork, or group facilitation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic massage grounded in your area of expertise.
• Maintain accurate, timely session documentation in Jane, our booking and charting platform.
• Prepare treatment rooms to meet ambiance, supply, and sanitation standards.
• Conduct post-treatment follow-up to support rebooking and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with the owner and other practitioners to support Verdure culture.

Job description

BALLWIN, MO

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Licensed Massage Therapist at Verdure provides therapeutic massage to a client base that expects precision. This is a massage position with depth. The work is built around the practitioner’s expertise, point of view, and the specific value they bring to each client. We are looking for someone who has a developing or established area of focus, takes the craft seriously, and understands that continued education and modality development are part of what it means to practice at this level.

Reports to: Owner

Reports: None

Commitment: Part-time, independent contractor. Some Saturdays and one to two evening shifts per week are expected.

Compensation: 50% commission on massage services under an all-inclusive pricing model. Practice facilitation, membership participation, and team meetings are paid separately depending on the work; some hourly, some bonus-based. Structure reviewed in detail during the interview process.

MASSAGE SERVICES

• Deliver therapeutic massage grounded in your specific area of expertise and point of view
• Meet each client with precision, listening first and building a treatment approach that reflects both their needs and your trained lens
• Maintain accurate, timely session documentation in Jane, our booking and charting platform
• Prepare treatment rooms before each session. Ambiance, supplies, and sanitation standards are non-negotiable
• Conduct post-treatment follow-up with clients to support rebooking and ongoing care
• Build lasting client relationships that drive retention and referrals
• Collaborate with the owner and other practitioners across the team as a matter of Verdure culture

THE PRACTICE

• You begin as a participant and assist. We train you on our formats and our breathwork method. You lead when you are ready
• Once leading, a minimum of two Practice sessions per week is expected as part of your contractor scope and compensated separately
• We are currently developing several group offerings that are restorative in nature. As the role develops, there is opportunity to co-develop new Practice formats with the team
• Workshops, retreats, and more immersive events are part of where Verdure is headed. Participation in these will be added as they develop and is not an immediate expectation

These opportunities develop as we grow together, and we grow together intentionally.

THE SOCIETY

• Active participation in The Society is mandatory as part of this role and is compensated separately
• Show up inside the community as the practitioner and specialist you are. Contribute to the culture, the conversation, and the work
• Contribute to member-facing content and programming as directed
• Your presence in the membership is part of how we build trust, retain clients, and grow the community around the work

MEETINGS & COMMUNICATION

• Attendance at the monthly all-team meeting, the monthly department meeting when applicable, and periodic one-on-ones scheduled by the owner is mandatory. Meeting time is compensated hourly
• Come prepared. We work collaboratively and everyone contributes to support the goals
• Participate in the team space and team chats, respond to team directives in a timely manner, and contribute to the team culture. This is expected, not optional
• Keep your availability in Jane current and give a minimum of two weeks’ notice for schedule changes outside of illness or emergency
• Coordinate with our Client Engagement Coordinator on content, marketing and sales, client follow-up, nurture sequences, and the full experience our clients have come to expect from Verdure
• Maintain confidentiality of client information, studio operations, and internal communications. HIPAA compliance is required where applicable

TEAM CULTURE

Verdure is built on nine values: Mastery, Precision, Restoration, Rebellion, Integrity, Community, Devotion, Lineage, and Depth. They are not a poster. They are how we decide things. Practitioners here are expected to work from them.

• We are a small team. The energy you bring into this space is felt by every client who walks through the door. Show up regulated, prepared, and on time
• We believe rest and recovery are a biological requirement, not a reward, and we practice what we teach. Your own recovery is part of the job
• The science and the art of this work are not in conflict. We expect you to keep learning both
• Original work and honest guidance. No shortcuts, no trends, no borrowed authority. If you do not know, say so and go find out
• Accountability runs in both directions. We name what is working, we address what is not, and we do it directly and with respect
• Clients are never a number on a schedule. If the pace of the work ever compromises the quality of the work, that is a conversation we want to have

REQUIREMENTS

• Current Missouri massage therapy license in good standing
• Professional liability insurance in place before your first client session, with Verdure named as additional insured
• A developing or established area of focus and the ability to speak to it clearly
• Comfort in a group setting, or a demonstrated interest in getting there. Yoga, breathwork, movement, or group facilitation experience is a plus

WHAT VERDURE PROVIDES

The 50% reflects what you are not building alone.

• A fully equipped treatment room in a finished, intentional space. Linens and laundry, oils and tools, cleaning supplies, utilities, and internet
• The full client experience handled: Jane booking, scheduling, and payment, intake forms, confirmations, and communication workflows. All-inclusive pricing means the number on the sheet is what the client pays and what you are paid on
• A path to a seat on The Council at Verdure, our specialist tier, and a full practitioner profile on the website positioning you as the expert you are. We take The Council seriously and we will position you as such: professional headshots, a Verdure email address, and inclusion in email campaigns, referrals, and cross-promotion across our platforms
• A Client Engagement Coordinator whose job includes following up, nurturing, and rebooking the clients you see
• Access to an established client base and a brand with a reputation, an audience, and a waitlist
• Additional compensated revenue streams through The Practice, The Society, workshops, retreats, and paid content
• Training on our formats and our breathwork method, and a team that collaborates on client care

Equal Opportunities: Verdure (Michelle Bloyd-Fink LLC) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all team members thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant community we are. All decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $50.00 – $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 — 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person