As a business coach for massage therapists, I find myself working the most with solopreneurs who are well-established with clients but searching for business solutions to take the next steps in business.
In order to rebuild our instincts and trust that our body knows best, we need to receive these messages that come to mind without judgement. That is not to say you are going to meet your body’s every demand or whim, but you are going to listen to your body like never before.
There is a growing interest in van life—or living a mobile lifestyle in an RV or van—and by acquiring and using a campervan to accommodate massage and spa therapies, the possibilities for your practice open up.
What we have learned recently is that sexual assault and harassment of women is prevalent in almost every aspect of society. Thanks to the #MeToo movement, which exposed rampant harassment and assault, our society is being forced to confront this upsetting reality and change it for future generations.
We all know a strong immune system is a way to fight off sickness, but did you know the health of your gut relates directly to the health of your immune system? A healthy gut means a healthy you.
Massage therapists who work in hospitals in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois sat down recently with the Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) president to discuss their professional roles on the medical team, pay structures for this type of work, massage as a component of pain care, and how COVID-19 has changed the delivery of hospital-based massage therapy.
Using certain forms and documents in your massage practice reflects professionalism and integrity. Such material also builds trust and boundaries while improving communication with, and compliance by, clients.
Imagine you’re on a massage-business reality TV show. Your competition is stiff: Erik Dalton, PhD (Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques) and Judith DeLany (Neuromuscular Therapy), along with several less-renowned massage therapists. You’re all flown to a beautiful island with a thriving downtown and lots of tourists.