Your Massage Job, Made Easier: Common Workplace Problems & Solutions
When you are an employee, your massage job or workplace can pose challenges. Let’s consider the nature of each common workplace problem and explore potential solutions.
MTs Ask: What Are Exact Steps I Can Take to Raise Fees?
You want to raise fees for your massage sessions, but you don’t want to lose clients. If you are providing a solid, valued service and you have put the time into growing your clientele and business, you are perfectly entitled to raise your rates.
One Meal at a Time: 3 Dietary Guidelines You Can Easily Follow Now
We read the federal government’s new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025” and spoke with nutrition professionals around the nation to find out what foods and supplements best fuel a body.
“My Massage Policies Have Changed”: Communicate with Clients in a Way that Builds Good Will
When you make changes to your massage business, you also need to effectively communicate with clients so you can avoid any of the negative feedback that often comes with these announcements.
Self-Care of the Shoulder with Active Isolated Stretching
Massage therapists tend to bend over clients, using a lot of forward movements of the arms. Active Isolated Stretching resets the body, reminding us of what it feels like to be upright with good erect posture.
Get Massage: This is How to Choose the Right Massage Trades Partner
Massage trades are so important to health and longevity in this industry. Hopefully, like me, you have a fellow massage therapist you can do massage trades with to contribute to each other’s self-care.
Find the Right Massage Job
Many new practitioners start their careers as employees with plans to eventually build a business of their own, yet one of the trends I am seeing is many of those therapists continue to work full-time or at least part-time as an employee even while developing a private practice.
You’re Never Too Young to Start Saving (Procrastination Blocks Your Ability to Build Wealth)
Procrastination is one of the Poisonous P’s that I am an expert in because I was a master procrastinator. In my financial practice, I now tell all my clients that the word “someday” is a disease that will take your dreams of financial wealth away.