You must be permitted to work in this country.
Minimum experience required: over 1 year.
Salary: Negotiable based skills and experience
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Essential Qualifications: CIDESCO, CIBTAC, BABTAC, ITEC, NVQ - SVQ3, NVQ - SVQ2, IIHHT, IHBC, BTEC National Diploma, BTEC HND, NCBTMB, NCA, PBA, CThA, AOR, BIAE, VTCT, IFPA, Habia, Sports Massage Certificate
Required Skills: Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Healing, Herbal / Organic, Holistic Therapy Specialist, Kinesiology, Maternity Massage, Product Sales, Sports Massage, Stone Therapy, Swedish Massage
Start date: 10 Feb 2026
Details:
Massage Therapist
Yōso Wellness Spa | Santa Cruz, CA
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled, intuitive Licensed Massage Therapist to join our growing team at Yōso Wellness Spa - a holistic, treatment-focused circle of care rooted in connection, care and integrity.
This role is for a practitioner who values presence over pressure, believes in the power of touch to heal, and wants to be part of a collaborative wellness environment where clients are treated as whole humans, not appointments on a schedule.
If you’re passionate about your craft, motivated to grow, and love creating meaningful client relationships, this is an opportunity to build a fulfilling practice within a supportive, values-driven spa.
About Yōso Wellness Spa
At Yōso, we believe in supporting our clients' return to self. Our approach blends clinical knowledge with calm, intuitive touch - creating experiences that are both therapeutic and deeply restorative.
We are:
- Holistic and treatment-focused
- Proudly Green Business Certified
- Rooted in organic, natural, and sustainable practices
- Community-oriented and practitioner-supportive
Our goal is not just great services, but lasting impact, loyalty, and a positive ripple effect for both clients and team members.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality massage services including Swedish, Deep Tissue, and therapeutic modalities
- Create a welcoming, grounded experience from greeting to goodbye
- Begin and end treatments on time, honoring both client care and schedule flow
- Customize sessions based on client needs, goals, and physical conditions
- Maintain a clean, calm, and professional treatment room daily
- Protect client comfort, privacy, and trust at all times
- Encourage rebooking, referrals, and long-term client relationships
- Educate clients on massage and body care products
- Participate in product knowledge and team trainings
- Collaborate with front desk and spa team to stay aligned on schedule changes
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and occasional off-site events representing Yōso
- Participate in off-site events and wellness activations to showcase your skills and represent Yōso
- Follow spa policies, systems, and standards with professionalism
Who You Are
- A dedicated practitioner who values growth, learning, and teamwork
- Client-centered, warm, and genuinely personable
- Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Passionate about bodywork and holistic wellness
- Comfortable building loyal clientele through trust and results
- Excited to be part of something meaningful - not just a job
Qualifications
- Required
- Current massage therapy license/certification (as required by state/county/city)
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic massage techniques
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- 2+ years of massage therapy experience in a spa or wellness setting
- Prenatal massage certification (30 CEUs)
- Familiarity with MINDBODY Online or similar scheduling/POS systems
- Confidence using online systems and willingness to learn new tools
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform massage therapy for extended periods
- Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 20 lbs
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and see clearly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Why You’ll Love Working at Yōso
- Supportive leadership that values practitioners
- A calm, beautiful, intentionally designed space
- Opportunities for growth, education, and community involvement
- A culture rooted in care, integrity, and connection
Compensation
Pay is $24.00 to $66.00 per hour + based on Tier level and add-on’s
Client Tips
Retail Commission: 5%-12% based on units sold per month.
If you’re ready to bring your skill, heart, and intention to a place that truly values what you do - we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and step into a space where your work matters.
Contact us at elevate@yosowellness.com we look forward to hearing from you!
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