Licensed Massage Therapist

Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health Inc; Stockbridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health Inc in Massachusetts seeks a skilled Massage Therapist to deliver high-quality therapeutic bodywork and compassionate guest care. You will work within a multidisciplinary healing arts setting, collaborating with Ayurveda, energy work, yoga, and intuitive guidance professionals to restore balance and well-being.

Ideal candidates hold at least 3 years of massage experience, a MA license, and strong communication, with comfort working in a retreat or wellness

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a massage therapist.
• Valid Massachusetts Massage License required.
• Clear verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a retreat, wellness, or spa environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Kripalu’s mission or related wellness backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional therapeutic massage services using approved modalities and techniques.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and restorative environment for every guest.
• Conduct professional consultations and adapt techniques to guest needs.
• Maintain treatment schedules and follow departmental timing and protocols.
• Ensure guest comfort, safety, and session satisfaction.
• Prepare, sanitize, and restock treatment rooms per standards.

Skills

Massage therapy

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-sensitive presence

Team collaboration

Education

Massachusetts Massage License

Professional certifications in energy work/therapies

Tools

Energy Work Training

Craniosacral Therapy Training

Ayurvedic Bodywork Training

Job description

ABOUT USKripalu Center is the largest yoga and wellness retreat center in the US. Kripalu is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of Yoga. Rooted in yoga, mindfulness and holistic wellness, Kripalu creates pathways for personal and collective transformation through experiential learning. Kripalu’s campus is in the Berkshires of Western MassachusettsKripalu offers a wide range of experiences for guests, ranging from day passes to multi day programs and including signature programming and training developed by Kripalu, online programs, multi-day group events, and programming delivered by visiting talent (thought leaders, presenters, and luminaries).Kripalu is committed to being an employer and community that prioritizes creating a sense of belonging for all employees, presenters, and guests. We seek employees eager to join us as we evolve as a team that embodies timeless yogic principles and present day practices of leadership and accountability.POSITION SUMMARYKripalu Healing Arts cultivates whole-person well-being through exceptional therapeutic skill, healing presence, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. Our practitioners meet each guest where they are with compassion, intuition, and deep expertise, creating individualized experiences that restore balance, awaken self-awareness, and support the body's innate capacity to heal.At Kripalu, massage therapy is more than a service—it is integral to our larger mission to support people and communities by teaching skills for optimal living through experiential education that nurtures the whole person. Practitioners work within a multidisciplinary healing arts environment alongside professionals in Ayurveda, energy work, yoga, and spiritual and intuitive guidance.The Massage Therapist delivers high-quality therapeutic bodywork while creating a safe, welcoming, and restorative experience for guests. The ideal candidate is a skilled practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong professional boundaries, and a genuine commitment to guest care. This role requires adaptability, time management, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide exceptional therapeutic massage services using approved modalities and techniques.Create a safe, welcoming, and restorative environment for every guest.Conduct professional consultations, listen attentively to guest needs, and adapt techniques and pressure accordingly.Maintain treatment schedules and adhere to Healing Arts timing and operational protocols.Ensure guest comfort, safety, and satisfaction throughout each session.Prepare, sanitize, and restock treatment rooms according to departmental standards.Remain informed of departmental updates, trainings, and organizational communications.Support additional departmental needs and responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsMinimum 3 years of experience as a massage therapist (valid Massachusetts Massage License required).Ability to maintain a grounded, trauma-sensitive and compassionate presence.Clear verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work both independently and part of a collaborative team.Valued, but not essential skills or experiencePrevious experience in a retreat, wellness, or spa environmentFamiliarity with Kripalu’s mission or a background in yoga, Ayurveda, or integrative wellness.Training in Energy Work, Craniosacral Therapy, or Ayurvedic BodyworkPersonal AttributesHealing Presence: Demonstrates a grounded, compassionate, and professional presence that fosters safety, trust, connection, and healing in every interaction.Excellence with Heart: Demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through ongoing learning, self-awareness, skill development, and respect for diverse healing traditions.Meets People Where They Are: Listens deeply, responds with empathy and without judgment, and adapts their approach to each guest’s individual needs and circumstances.Whole-Person Healing: Approaches care with an awareness of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, supporting each guest’s overall well-being, resilience, and sense of connection.Community Care and Concern: Contributes to a supportive, collaborative team environment through mutual respect, mentorship, openness to feedback, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.Kripalu is deeply committed to diversity in all forms; we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.This position is not eligible for sponsorship and Kripalu is unable to support a optional or curricular practical training (OPT/CPT) program. Kripalu is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.