How to Use Essential Oils for Workday Self-Care
As a massage therapist, you may have learned how to use essential oils within treatments for your clients—but how often do you reach for these concentr…
Rent for Less: How to Negotiate Your Commercial Lease Renewal
When it’s time to renew the lease on your massage practice space, you might worry that your landlord will raise the rent—due to tax increases, inflatio…
The Nurturing Fixer: How Men Can Learn to Show Compassion
To complement “Develop Professional Strategies: Succeed as a Male Massage Therapist” in the May 2015 issue of MASSAGE Magazine. Summary: The idea of wo…
Everything is in Motion: Why You Should Make a Change Today
To complement “Osteoarthritis: Massage Provides Relief & Ease of Movement” in the May 2015 issue of MASSAGE Magazine. Summary: The human body is de…
The Top 5 Herbs for Relaxation
After a stressful day, there are many ways to wind down and let go of tension. Reading, conversation, gentle exercise, meditation and prayer are all ti…
Work Happy: 3 Strategies to Motivate Employees
Running a massage therapy practice can be a complex endeavor, requiring your time and attention to manage business logistics, staff and clients all at …
Soak Up the Benefits of Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy, or the use of water at varying temperatures for therapeutic benefits, can serve as massage therapist self-care by increasing circulation …
VIP Status: Launch Your Own Massage Membership Program
When I first started out as a therapist more than 15 years ago, I worked at three different massage jobs while trying to build my private clientele. Ma…