LMT (Co-operative)

PalmLeaf Massage and Wellness; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Supplies provided

Liability insurance & CE coverage

Co-operative ownership pathway

Job summary

PalmLeaf Massage and Wellness in Tacoma’s Stadium District is seeking a licensed therapist to join as the 3rd practitioner in a small, collaborative practice. If you want to avoid overhead, admin stress, and sanitize the path toward cooperative ownership after one treatment year, this role is for you.

You will help build your client base with scheduling that honors your life, while enjoying a fully furnished treatment room and scheduling software provided.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Massage Therapist license (or active in good standing).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Availability for 15-20 hands-on hours weekly (18-24 hours on site).
• Solid anatomical foundation with genuine curiosity for client care.
• Strong interpersonal communication, reliability and emotional maturity.
• Collaborative, team-oriented growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide intentional, customized therapeutic massage tailored to each client’s needs.
• Conduct thoughtful intake and follow-up conversations to foster trust and client longevity.
• Practice relational rebooking with mentorship on sales tactics.
• Maintain clean, timely charting and uphold sanitation standards.
• Contribute to a grounded, supportive team culture.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reliability

Emotional maturity

Team-oriented

Growth mindset

Education

Washington State Massage Therapist license

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

About the Space & Team

Hey lovely LMTs! We are a small, collaborative practice located in a beautiful restored 1906 mansion in Tacoma’s Stadium District, and we are looking to welcome a 3rd therapist to our team.

If you are fully licensed and love the craft of bodywork, but do not want the overhead, isolation, and administrative stress of running your own business, this role is designed as a true happy medium. We are actively moving toward a co-operative business model. We want to nurture and reward a dedicated collaborator for the long haul, with an option to move into co-operative ownership after one complete treatment year.

Our first priority is working closely with you to build your client base up to your desired income level, with scheduling that honors your hands and your life outside of work.

What We Offer & Compensation

• Clear, Transparent Pay: Hourly base pay (minimum wage for administrative/on-site time) plus generous tips (averaging 15%) and commission per hands-on hour ($20 to $30 depending on experience and independence). For clarity, our therapists' average take-home is ~$60 per treatment hour.
• All Supplies Provided: A fully furnished, peaceful treatment room, linens, laundry, quality oils/creams, and scheduling software are completely taken care of. Just bring your hands and your presence.
• Benefits & Growth: Professional liability insurance and continuing education are covered, building toward additional benefits as we grow. For therapists passionate about professional development, future opportunities include teaching, video/media, and leadership in professional organizations.
• Co-operative Path: An invitation to step into co-operative buy-in/ownership after your first treatment year.

What the Role Looks Like

• Provide intentional, customized therapeutic massage tailored to each client’s unique needs and recovery goals.
• Conduct thoughtful, relational intake and follow-up conversations that foster trust, clear boundaries, and client longevity.
• Practice relational rebooking (we are happy to mentor and train you on this, with no aggressive sales tactics).
• Maintain clean, timely charting and uphold professional sanitation standards.
• Contribute to a grounded, supportive team culture where practitioners look out for one another's well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Massage Therapist license (or active in good standing prior to your start date).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Availability for 15-20 hands-on hours weekly (about 18-24 hours on site).
• Solid anatomical foundation with a genuine curiosity for client care. Whether you are newly licensed or seasoned, we value openness and alignment over a long checklist of modalities, and we are happy to mentor.
• Strong interpersonal communication, reliability, and emotional maturity.
• A collaborative, team-oriented growth mindset.

What You Won’t Find Here

You should never have to tolerate toxic team culture, pressure to overwork your body, client disrespect, or the burnout of chain-spa quotas. We believe therapists who are genuinely cared for deliver the best care to their community.

If you want to build something better together, we look forward to hearing from you.