What is a modality? Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary defines a modality like this: modality (mō-dăl′ĭt-ē)Definition(s):1. method of application or the employment of any therapeutic agent, device, or treatment.2. Any specific sensory stimulus such as taste, touch, vision, pressure, or hearing. physical agent modality A form of therapy used in rehabilitation that produces a change in soft tissue through […]
Massage, Prostitution and Human Trafficking.
The words Massage and Massage Therapy have often been used by prostitutes (Illicit Massage Businesses, Illegitimate Massage Businesses or aka Brothels doing business as massage therapists) as a cover for their illegal prostitution businesses. Even today, legitimate massage therapists are thought to be giving ‘happy endings’ despite the progress we have made in the profession […]
ICD -10 codes for Massage Therapists
International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems codes or ICD-10 codes are created by the World Health Organization and are used around the world. They are diagnosis codes that are used when doctors prescribe massage so you will need to be up on what is going on. If you are billing insurance or […]
Selling Your Massage Business
Selling Your massage business is not something that everyone thinks about when they are just starting a massage business but it should be taken into consideration. Every massage business can be sold if you approach it right and build it with selling your massage business in mind. The challenge in selling your business though is […]
Restarting My Business after Covid Closure
It’s been 1 year this week, that I shut my massage business down due to COVID-19. I finally am starting to think about reopening possibilities especially with the increasing availability of the vaccines. (I have had first shot and am getting second in a few weeks.) The vaccine changes everything. It is 100% effective at […]
Google Business Listings for Massage Therapists
Google My Business (https://business.google.com/ )is now the most popular way that people will find you or look up your contact information. It is most likely the first impression for potential clients so making it a good experience is essential. It is as important or more important than your website these days. (Google My Business’ Business […]