Licensed Massage Therapist

Wildlight Yoga & Healing Arts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlight Yoga & Healing Arts in Chicago seeks licensed massage therapists to join a collaborative healing arts collective. This role emphasizes compassionate, heart-centered care and a balance of science and art in healing.

You will provide therapeutic massage sessions, design individualized treatment plans, and maintain professional records. The role values presence, intuition, nervous system regulation, and collaboration with other practitioners within a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Massage Therapy License in good standing.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and safe bodywork practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered care.
• Ability to work independently as an independent contractor.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional massage therapy and bodywork sessions in a safe, professional, and welcoming environment.
• Develop individualized treatment approaches based on client needs, goals, and preferences.
• Maintain treatment records and informed consent documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws.
• Create an experience that supports physical wellbeing, relaxation, nervous system regulation, and overall healing.
• Maintain treatment rooms and equipment in a clean and professional condition.
• Collaborate with other Wildlight practitioners when appropriate.
• Uphold Wildlight policies, values, and standards of care.

Skills

Illinois Massage Therapy License

Professional liability insurance

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Excellent communication

Ethical, client-centered care

Independent contractor work

Job description

Wildlight seeks skilled, compassionate, and heart-centered Licensed Massage Therapists to join our growing community of healing arts practitioners.

Whether someone is seeking healing, spiritual growth, meaningful connection, or simply a deeper relationship with themselves, Wildlight offers a diverse pathway to personal transformation. We bring yoga, healing arts, integrative wellness, and sacred exploration together under one roof. From weekly practice and private healing sessions to transformational retreats, we cultivate a community that is both deeply grounded and open to mystery.

We are looking for licensed massage therapists who understand that healing happens on many levels. While strong technical skills are essential, we are equally interested in practitioners who value presence, intuition, nervous system regulation, embodiment, and the therapeutic relationship. Many of our clients are seeking more than symptom relief; they crave a deeper sense of connection to themselves, their bodies, and their lives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Massage Therapist, you will provide therapeutic massage and bodywork sessions as a member of our collective of yoga teachers, healers, and wellness practitioners. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about both the science and art of healing and who enjoys working with clients who value personal growth, holistic wellness, and self-discovery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional massage therapy and bodywork sessions in a safe, professional, and welcoming environment
• Develop individualized treatment approaches based on client needs, goals, and preferences
• Maintain treatment records and informed consent documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable laws
• Create an experience that supports physical wellbeing, relaxation, nervous system regulation, and overall healing
• Maintain treatment rooms and equipment in a clean and professional condition
• Collaborate with other Wildlight practitioners when appropriate
• Uphold Wildlight policies, values, and standards of care

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Illinois Massage Therapy License in good standing
• Professional liability insurance
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and safe bodywork practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ethical, client-centered care
• Ability to work independently as an independent contractor

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

We welcome therapists from a variety of backgrounds and are especially interested in practitioners with experience in:

• Therapeutic Massage
• Thai Yoga Therapy
• Stretching and Mobility Work
• Nervous System Regulation Practices
• Somatic Approaches to Healing
• Energy Work or Integrative Wellness Modalities

WHO THRIVES AT WILDLIGHT

Our practitioners tend to be lifelong learners, seekers, healers, and guides. They are grounded in their professional training while remaining open to the deeper dimensions of healing and transformation.

Many of our practitioners have backgrounds or interests in:

• Energy work
• Somatic practices
• Yoga and movement
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Spirituality and personal growth
• Trauma-informed care
• Traditional healing modalities

You do not need to identify with all of these areas, but you should feel comfortable practicing within a community that values both evidence-based approaches and the wisdom that cannot always be measured.

We are especially interested in practitioners who view bodywork as a collaborative healing practice and who are excited to contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and heart-centered community.

COMPENSATION

Wildlight provides scheduling, intake administration, payment processing, treatment room access, massage equipment, supplies, and linens.

Contractors provide additional tools and treatment materials as needed.

ABOUT WILDLIGHT

Wildlight is a healing arts center in Chicago. Through yoga, bodywork, energy healing, mindfulness, spiritual exploration, retreats, and community, we help people cultivate comfort in the body, ease in the mind, and freedom in all aspects of life.

We believe healing is not one-size-fits-all. We honor both ancient wisdom and modern understanding, creating a space where people can reconnect with themselves, deepen their practice, and experience meaningful transformation.