Deep tissue massage is one of the most confusing terms in the massage profession. It means different things to different people. It has been used by many to mean deep pressure or to mean working on the deeper structures of the body. Myofacial release work and Neuromuscular therapy has been labeled deep tissue as well […]
Ethics
The Energy Vampire on your Massage Table
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: […]
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 […]
Massage Client Relationships
Understanding massage client relationships will help you in building your massage business just as much as any marketing plan or website. In learning about client relationships and learning to develop them you will be learning about yourself and your own needs -personal and business needs. When you are doing your best work, people will […]
Educating Massage Clients
Educating Massage Clients is one of the best ways to create awareness and acceptance about massage. Education is not talking at people telling them about massage, about what you can do and why they should get a massage. The root word of Education is the Latin word educare, which means to “draw out.” To educate, therefore, […]
Counter-transference for massage therapists
As a massage therapist, clients come to you to help them find a solution to a problem they are having – whether it is pain, stress, an injury or other disease. They are seeking an expert to help them with their condition. Whenever someone is seeking another for help, it creates a power differential in […]