Start with the Basics of learning the concepts. This is one of my favorites because it is easy to understand the various concepts: Ethics for Massage Therapists (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) Gorgias Press ed. Edition. It is a bit outdated with the info on associations but the basics of ethics is really clear. […]
Ethics
Massage, Prostitution and Human Trafficking.
The words Massage and Massage Therapy have often been used by prostitutes (Illicit Massage Businesses, Illegitimate Massage Businesses or aka Brothels doing business as massage therapists) as a cover for their illegal prostitution businesses. Even today, legitimate massage therapists are thought to be giving ‘happy endings’ despite the progress we have made in the profession […]
Educating Clients about Deep Tissue Massage
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 […]
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 […]