Here is an article I got from a website.  I thought it was very fascinating in how our society has become.  I also thought this was a great way to analyze how some massage therapists are in their jobs.

"I had family visiting from California this weekend, and was very glad to be able to take time off from work and everything else just to be able to ( Read more... )

I have been a licensed massage therapist for three years. I am a good friend and collegue of the therapist who started this blog. I feel it is an excellent venue to shed light on both the positive and negative aspects of massage.   It is invaluable for employers and other therapists whether they are brand new or seasoned veterans.  And it gives a ( Read more... )

what constitutes a good massage?  Is it that you have a great room?  Is it that you have fantastic 1000 thread count sheets?  A heated table?  The best relaxing music in the world?  A room that makes you feel comfortable and secure and relaxed? The best mixed oils/creams customized for each body? Possibly all those above and beyond ( Read more... )

Most employers are getting better at understanding the massage industry/business.  It is after all a business.  But this type of business has different nuances compared to say car washing business.  Here are some more gripes I see from employers/companies that do on call massage ( Read more... )

So when is a massage known as a basic massage?  When does it become advanced?  I feel that this fine line is never identified when it comes to massage therapy training/education.  Let me give you an example ( Read more... )

I really have to feel for a good colleague of mine.  This person really has good faith in companies only to get screwed over by companies.  I feel that there might be too much corporate style of work in companies that try and offer massage.  The corporate-ness of a massage company can really dampen the rise of a company in the massage field.  For ( Read more... )

*If you are employing on call therapists, please don't start the conversation with your massage therapist with this following... "Now this client is a tough one..." or "this is a difficult client ( Read more... )

fsmta is the worst out of the three major massage groups out there.  There is the Amta (American Massage Therapy Association) and the Ambp (American bodyworks) and fsmta.  (Florida State Massage therapy association ( Read more... )

For the most part... most massage therapists go through a busy and slow season.  The slow season is supposed to be in the summer time and the busy season is from fall to the next summer ( Read more... )

Frequently asked questions from my customers/clients/patients ( Read more... )