The word ‘energy vampire’ seems to come up every so often in discussions about massage sessions with clients. What is an energy vampire? Is there even any such thing? How can you protect yourself from these beings and run a successful massage therapy business? What is an “energy vampire“? I found many definitions of them: […]
Start and Run a Local Massage Network
Pandemic Pivot Idea. Local networks of massage therapists have been a driving force in moving the massage therapy profession forward. Back in 1943, small groups of massage therapists gathered in people’s homes to start what has now become the American Massage Therapy Association. (See history of AMTA-WA) The American Massage Therapy Association used to have […]
How to Start and run a Mobile Massage Business
A Mobile massage business is a type of massage business that goes out to people’s homes, hotels or other such facilities to bring massage to the massage client! It can be just about anywhere – a party for weddings, going into senior facilities, going into offices or companies where people need massage. I have even […]
Informed Consent
Informed consent is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship and building a massage therapy business. You inform clients of what you are going to be doing and why and everything about what you know so they can be informed and clear about what they will be getting. They get to have […]
Liability Insurance or Professional Association?
Liability insurance for massage therapists is required in most states. It is a necessary business expense to protect your business and property. There are many different groups offering massage liability insurance so it is important to compare and contrast the various plans to make sure you get the coverage that is best for you. The […]
The CE Conundrum
And now, the end is nearCould this be the final curtain? First of all – it is CE (Continuing Education) NOT CE U. One CE credit is 60 minutes of instruction. One CE hour is 60 minutes of instruction. One clock hour is 60 minutes of instruction. One contact hour is 50 minutes of instruction. […]