You Take Care of Everyone Else. Who Takes Care of You?
A community of massage therapists helping each other stay healthy, connected, and cared for. Give a massage. Receive a massage.
Why therapists join
Regular massage isn't a luxury for therapists. It's personal and professional maintenance.
Receive Great Massage
The best therapists deserve great massage, too.
Reduce Burnout
Regular massage helps you stay healthy and effective.
Build Community
Connect with therapists who share your standards and values.
Strengthen the Profession
When therapists support each other, everyone benefits.
How it works
One trade = one massage. Give a massage, earn 2 Massage Trade Credits. Receive a massage, spend 1 Massage Trade Credit.
Join & set up your profile
Create your professional profile and connect with other massage therapists in your area.
Trade with peers
Search the directory, connect with a therapist, and arrange a trade.
Earn & spend credits
Give a massage, earn 2 Massage Trade Credits. Receive a massage, spend 1 Massage Trade Credit.
Massage Trades is a community exclusively for massage therapists.
How Massage Trade Credits Work
- Join for free and receive 1 Massage Trade Credit.
- Receive a massage, spend 1 Massage Trade Credit.
- Give a massage, earn 2 Massage Trade Credits.
- Give, receive, and repeat.
| Action | Massage Trade Credit Change |
|---|---|
| Give a massage | +2 |
| Receive a massage | −1 |
"I built Massage Trades because too many massage therapists spend their careers caring for others while neglecting their own need for massage. Our profession is strongest when we support one another. Massage Trades exists to help therapists receive the care they deserve while building a stronger, more connected massage community."
Joe Lavin, Founder
Therapists self-certify they're authorized to practice and can share optional credentials
Early members shape the community
Free forever - upgrade anytime for more trades
Membership
Massage Trades is free to join. Supporting Members help us grow the platform, improve features, and connect more therapists with great massage.
Community Member
Start here- Professional profile in the directory
- Therapist search within your practice state
- Up to 3 active outgoing trade requests
- Messaging with your trade partners
- 1 starter Massage Trade Credit
- Optional identity verification and Verified Identity badge
- 0-credit minimum balance
Supporting Member
For active traders- Everything included with Community Membership
- +2 Massage Trade Credits when you first join
- +2 Massage Trade Credits every year you renew
- Up to 10 active outgoing trade requests
- Direct messaging with other members
- Nationwide therapist search
- Priority placement in directory results
- Expanded Massage Trade Credit purchasing
- Supporting the growth and ongoing operation of the Massage Trades community
Refer a therapist, earn a Massage Trade Credit
You earn 1 Massage Trade Credit when a therapist you refer gives their first trade on Massage Trades. Your unique referral link lives in your dashboard.
Refer 5, supporter for a year
When 5 therapists you refer complete their first trade, you unlock a 1-Year Supporting Membership — a $99 value, on us.
Refer 10, supporter for life
When 10 therapists you refer complete their first trade, you unlock Lifetime Supporting Membership — a $99/year value, free forever.
Standards & trust
The rules that keep this community professional and safe. Tap any section to expand.
Give generously. Receive gratefully. Trade professionally.
The core principle of Massage Trades.
Ready to trade?
Join free today. Request trades and earn credits right away.
Become a Supporting Member anytime for a +2 credit bonus every year you renew and expanded member benefits.