Reader Expression: Frank Butler
At first I thought the chain idea was fantastic. But after seeing and hearing from both clients and therapists I think it is hurting our industry in it…
Reader Expression: Lynn Crotser
Massage chains DO affect us in serious ways. The client who has never had a massage before is generally more open to trying a massage at a chain, espe…
Reader Expression: Diana Becchina
I believe they are lessening the ability of the self employed therapist to have a long term relationship with clients in need of continued bodywork. So…
Reader Expression: kevin minney
Massage Chains and franchises have the direct effect of cheapening our product. The demand by the spa industry has driven massage training to be modul…
Reader Expression: Dan O’Clair
I feel that overall they have been good for the profession. They have raised the visibility of massage as a viable, legitimate health and wellness serv…
Reader Expression: susan rogers
Hullo I have been a practicing therapist for about 20 years and just recently my husband gave me a gift cert. to get a massage at a recently opened m…
Reader Expression: paula effler
it cheapens our profession. they're like the "fast food" of massage. i get clients that have been to these chains & they say how bad they are & how the…
Reader Expression: Kenneth Orr
In general, the upside is that it offers storefront exposure for the public and raises awareness of massage and its benefits. It can be a training grou…