I studied acupuncture and massage.
In fact, if massage is done well, it has a bright future.
Taking the affiliated hospital of our school as an example, the economic benefits of massage teachers in the pain department are also very good. You can get about 1W in January.
Of course you can do it yourself. If you do it well, the economic benefits will be better.
Massage is a low-input industry that does not require expensive equipment. It is simple and easy to perform and has good employment prospects.
Of course there are shortcomings, the most difficult part is massage. Therefore, you should learn to not only ensure the therapeutic effect at work, but also protect yourself and avoid overwork. Many people use massage to cure other people's diseases, but they themselves suffer from cervical spondylosis, intervertebral disc herniation, etc.
Effort saving is also an indispensable knowledge and even an art in massage.
My understanding is limited, I hope it can be helpful to you.