Massage Therapist

SLAM; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauna House in Summerville is seeking a Massage Therapist to blend therapeutic touch with our Enlightened Hospitality philosophy. You will guide guests through a recovery-focused session, balancing deep tissue work with heat and contrast therapy to help the nervous system settle.

You will tailor each session using intake insights, coordinate with Guest Service staff for smooth transitions, and provide aftercare guidance.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of massage experience.
• Active State License in Massage Therapy.
• Proficiency in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, and related modalities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to explain techniques.
• Ability to work peak hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality massage therapy adhering to state regulations and Sauna House standards.
• Listen to guests to tailor sessions based on sauna/plunge experiences and goals.
• Coordinate with Guest Service Coordinators to ensure seamless transitions between areas.
• Educate guests on post-ritual care and hydration for lasting benefits.
• Maintain a clean, calming treatment sanctuary with consistent lighting, scent, and sound.
• Participate in team huddles and contribute to a positive brand vibe.
• Efficiently manage schedule, SOAP notes, and room resets during high-volume periods.

Skills

Licensed Massage Therapist

1 year experience

Deep Tissue

Swedish

Sports Massage

Interpersonal skills

Evening & Weekend availability

Job description

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Nights and Weekend availability preferred

Job Summary

At Sauna House, we believe massage is a vital pillar of the contrast therapy ritual. As a Massage Therapist, you are more than a bodyworker, you are a facilitator of deep nervous system regulation. You integrate your technical mastery of touch with Sauna House’s philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality to help guests integrate their heat and cold experience into a total state of recovery. You don't just "provide a service", you help our guests come home to their bodies.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Integrated Hospitality (The Connection)

• Active Listening & Customization: You don’t deliver a "scripted" massage. You collect dots during the intake, learning about the guest's sauna/plunge experience, their physical goals, and their "emotional weather" to tailor a session that meets them exactly where they are.
• The "Warm Handoff": You coordinate with the Guest Service Coordinators to ensure the guest’s transition from the bathhouse floor to the massage room is seamless and intentional.
• Knowledge Advocacy: Be an expert on how massage synergizes with hot and cold therapy. You should be able to explain how your work enhances the vasodilation and lymphatic drainage started in the saunas.

Technical Excellence & Experience Care (The Stage)

• Environment Stewardship: You are responsible for the "sanctuary" of your room. You maintain a "Day One" standard of cleanliness, sensory consistency (lighting, scent, sound), and organization.
• Clinical Mastery: Provide high-quality, professional massage therapy that adheres to state regulations and Sauna House standards.
• Post-Ritual Guidance: After the session, provide the guest with "Next Step" advice (hydration, rest, or further contrast rounds) to ensure the benefits of your work last long after they leave the table.

Adaptability & Team Alignment

• The "Virtuous Cycle": Participate in team huddles and feedback loops. You are a key part of the "staff engagement" metric, working collaboratively with the bathhouse team to ensure a consistent brand vibe.
• Operational Integrity: Efficiently manage your schedule, SOAP notes, and room resets to keep the House flowing smoothly during high-volume periods.

The Ideal Candidate (The "51-Percenter")

• Optimistic Warmth: You possess a naturally calming, kind, and supportive presence that guests can feel before you even start the treatment.
• Professional Integrity: You hold the highest standards for draping, ethical boundaries, and guest privacy.
• Self-Awareness: You manage your own energy and "weather report," ensuring you show up fully present for every guest, regardless of how busy the House is.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1 year of desired experience
• Active State License in Massage Therapy.
• Proficiency in [Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, etc.], with an interest in learning how these interact with thermal therapy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to explain the "Why" behind your techniques.
• Ability to work peak hours (evenings and weekends) when our community needs recovery most.

Company Overview

At Sauna House, we have reimagined the ancient traditions of the thermal cycle for the modern world. We are more than a facility; we are a destination designed to shape the human experience through the intentional use of heat, cold, and rest. Our houses serve as an oasis along the way for everyone, whether you are a seasoned practitioner or at the very beginning of your wellness journey.

Company Purpose/Mission

The mission of Sauna House is to improve the mental and physical well-being of the world.

Company Values

• Integrity
• Creativity
• Health
• Service