Maternal Bodywork Specialist (Massage Therapist)

Job Description

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: PASADENA, CA

This position is based at Sparrow’s Nest in Pasadena. As part of our hiring process, applicants must attend one complete four-day assessment cohort. Assessment cohorts may be held in Pasadena or San Diego; attending a San Diego cohort does not change the location of employment.

UPCOMING ASSESSMENT COHORTS

• November 2–5, 2026 — San Diego, CA
  • Application deadline for November cohort: September 30, 2026
• March 1–4, 2027 — Pasadena, CA
  
  • Application deadline for March cohort: January 31, 2027
• July 12–15, 2027 — Pasadena, CA
  • Application deadline for July cohort: May 31, 2027
• September 6–9, 2027 — Pasadena, CA
  • Application deadline for September cohort: July 31, 2027
• November 1–4, 2027 — San Diego, CA
  • Application deadline for November cohort: September 20, 2027

Applications are welcome at any time. If you cannot attend the next cohort, you may still apply to be considered for a later date.

Join a Team Dedicated to Changing the Way Mothers Are Cared For

Sparrow's Nest is a specialty maternal wellness practice focused on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and bereavement care. We believe therapeutic bodywork can profoundly influence the health and wellbeing of growing families. We're seeking compassionate massage therapists who are committed to clinical excellence, continual learning, and providing exceptional care during some of life's most meaningful transitions.

Position Purpose

Sparrow's Nest employs skilled, dedicated, and compassionate Maternal Bodywork Specialists who provide specialized fertility, prenatal, birth preparation, postpartum, lactation, C-section recovery, bereavement, and therapeutic massage services while creating a peaceful, professional, and healing environment for every client.

Professional Objective: Deliver the most therapeutically beneficial and appropriate massage and body treatments for every client.

Essential Functions

Client Care

• Deliver safe, therapeutic massage sessions tailored to each client's individual needs.

• Provide specialized care for fertility, prenatal, birth preparation, postpartum, lactation, C-section recovery, bereavement, and therapeutic massage clients according to Sparrow's Nest protocols and training.

• Evaluate each client's needs and expectations to determine the most appropriate services, products, and individualized care.

• Perform thorough client assessments and modify treatments as appropriate.

• Educate clients about their treatment, recommend appropriate care plans based on their individual needs, and provide each client with a professional recommendation for the timing of their next appointment.

• Complete treatments within scheduled appointment times while maintaining exceptional quality of care.

• Maintain professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions with every client.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Collaborate respectfully with fellow therapists, client coordinators, and leadership to provide a seamless client experience.

• Present a professional and respectful demeanor toward clients and coworkers.

• Monitor appointment schedules throughout the day and respond appropriately to schedule changes.

• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and team trainings.

• Communicate to management any client or coworker situations requiring attention or follow-up.

• Adhere to Sparrow's Nest policies regarding dress, appearance, professionalism, confidentiality, and client care.

• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and professionalism in attendance and communication.

Studio Operations & Practice Growth

• Maintain treatment rooms, linens, supplies, equipment, sanitation standards, and studio cleanliness according to Sparrow's Nest protocols.

• Assist with laundry, inventory management, stocking supplies, client follow-up, and other team responsibilities when not actively treating clients.

• Use products and laundry in accordance with company protocols.

• Actively build and maintain a repeat clientele by providing excellent care, educating clients about recommended treatment plans, and encouraging appropriate follow-up.

• Meet service and retail performance expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Current California Massage Therapy Certification (CAMTC), or ability to obtain prior to employment.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

• Customer service oriented with the flexibility to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Emotional self-regulation, professionalism, and strong active listening skills.

Preferred

• Training in prenatal massage or maternal bodywork.

• Experience with fertility, prenatal, postpartum, infant, or bereavement care.

• Additional training in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Mercier Therapy, infant massage, or other specialty modalities.

• Customer service, retail, sales, or wellness practice experience.

Therapists Who Thrive at Sparrow's Nest

Our strongest therapists are compassionate, coachable, dependable professionals who communicate well, enjoy working as part of a team, remain calm under pressure, are committed to lifelong learning, and are passionate about serving mothers and growing families.

Availability

We welcome applicants interested in long-term positions, temporary opportunities, in-office shifts, house calls, or a combination of both. Weekend availability is especially appreciated.

In-Office Employment Pathway

All in-office therapists begin with a minimum commitment of one 8-hour shift per week or two 4-hour shifts per week during a 90-day introductory period. This allows both Sparrow's Nest and the therapist to determine whether the position is a strong mutual fit. 

Some therapists choose to remain temporary employees by mutual agreement. Therapists who accept a regular part-time position are expected to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week, including at least one weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday). Regular part-time employees become eligible for additional company-sponsored benefits and performance-based incentive programs that are not available to temporary employees.*

House Call Therapists

Therapists providing mobile services must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and the ability to travel within Sparrow's Nest's designated service area.

Physical Demands

Standing 70% • Sitting 10% • Walking 15% • Computer use 10% • Bending 20% • Stooping 10% • Lifting up to 50 pounds

*Temporary and regular employees are eligible for all benefits required by applicable law. In addition, regular part-time employees become eligible for company-sponsored benefits and performance-based incentive programs that are not available to temporary employees, in accordance with company policies.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as business needs require.