Stress mess in a divided house - Clinic Administrator Massage Envy Employee Review

2.0
Feb 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The member base as a whole is huge; this allows even new therapists/aestheticians the opportunity to stay busy and get experience. There is commission to be made and most often hefty monthly bonuses. There are so many locations in existence across the county which allows you mobility opportunities. There is opportunity to attend corporate provided courses for advancement. The brand has devised a high functioning sales process that when preformed, is a simple and effective method to master and make additional income.

Cons

Division of the house is tremendous; it was extremely difficult to integrate the employees as a whole due to the management structure. Not a great place to be if you are not well equipped to handle stress for long periods of time. Pay cap for some employees; unfortunately those being the employees that actually obtain a degree to be employed in this industry. Sales push can be draining for all staff. The majority of staff are usually fresh out of massage school so the turnover rate is much higher and gives the employees a feeling of being replaceable or without much value.

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Massage Envy Response
7y
On behalf of Massage Envy Franchising, our apologies that your experience as an employee in a Massage Envy franchised location left you with a negative impression. Locations are independently owned and operated, so the employment experience varies from one franchised location to another. We'll share this feedback with the regional leadership for your area. If you'd like to share any additional details with us via email to meemployeebrand@massageenvy.com, we'll gladly pass them along as well.

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5.0
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Pros

We have consistent hours available

Cons

The only thing I can think of

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Massage Envy Response
2w
Thank you for your positive review. We're thrilled to hear that your experience as an employee in a Massage Envy franchised location was a positive one.
1.0
Apr 4, 2026
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Pros

I can not think of any pros and that will never change. Just find a better place to work and don’t submit to a corporate contract that has the potential to last 10 years in some circumstances.

Cons

As a therapist, I experienced very unethical work situations including front desk and management lying to clients about me being injured due to mistakes they made in scheduling. At one point the location I worked at had a big roach infestation where I had a roach run a crossed my massage table before brining a client back. As I said before, not this place isn’t clean. It was so bad I witnessed a former employee walk out over it. Massage envy has a 6 page, very unethical non compete that you have to sign before working. Parts of it says I can not work with any former co workers for 10 years after leaving. It states after leaving your unable to work in your home county. I witnessed multiple therapist leave go work a mile down the road from massage envy and work with 3 former coworkers all in one spa. The treatment I faced when I left was the most unfair, unethical, unprofessional experience I will ever have. And now, a month after I’ve left, the owner is asking I sign more paperwork limiting me even more…. Not to mention the drama between co workers being ridiculous and management allows therapist to go out the back door and smoke pot and then it smell smells in the clinic. Incident reports were made, but nothing was ever done to that therapist. Never, never work at any massage franchise especially this place.

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Massage Envy Response
2mo
As a whole, we believe franchisees aim to deliver a positive experience to their employees and we recognize that you didn't feel you received that. Locations are independently owned and operated, so the employment experience that each provides is unique. If you'd like to share any additional details with us via email to meemployeebrand@MassageEnvy.com, we'll pass them along to the franchisee.
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