It's been almost two years since I got my massage license, and in that time, I have noticed that one common struggle all therapists seem to have is time management. No one therapist is exempt from this. Whether a therapist loses track of time working out trigger...

Under Pressure – Queen & David Bowie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01QQZyl-_I Now that this song is stuck in your head and will be until the end of time, let's talk about PRESSURE. As a Massage Therapist, one of my major concerns is pressure. How much and when and where can make the difference between...
To Tip or Not to Tip?
This post isn't meant to be persuasive only curiously inquisitive. Should I tip my massage therapist? Out of all the jobs in the world that can receive tips, this one is the most flip-floppity. For example, when this question first crossed my mind, I googled tipping,...
Picking the Right Massage Therapist for You
Massage Therapy is a booming profession which means there are a zillion and one incredible and not so incredible therapists out there. So how do you pick a massage therapist that lives close, won't break the bank, and is going to meet all of your needs? My hope is...
Time is Relative to What You Do with It
Time in the world of a massage therapist is very important. How we use it puts money in our pockets, continuing education credits towards the future, and encourages healing for the individuals lying on our tables. In everyday life, time is limited and stretched to a...
You Don’t Have to Keep Apologizing
Nearly every day, one of my female clients will apologize for not shaving their legs. To this ludicrous comment, I usually chuckle and say, "No need to apologize. I massage men. They usually have hairy legs. You're good." But, these comments got me thinking. What are...
First Massage: a short story
She pulled into the parking spot and put the car in park. She sat this way with the engine idling for a few minutes thinking. "What did I get myself into?" This was her first time ever receiving a massage. She didn't know what to expect, and what she had heard from...
Massage Therapist vs Masseuse: What’s the difference?
I get asked this question a lot. What's the difference between a Massage Therapist and a Masseuse? And that's an excellent question! According to the dictionary a Masseur is just another word for a professional Massage Therapist. And a Masseuse is the...
Why I use Oil instead of Lotion
Oil vs Lotion is probably the biggest debate among Massage Therapists. And that's not even all of the mediums used to glide the hands, arms, elbows, and feet over the body while still manipulating muscle and other connective tissue. There are creams and gels and...