In March, the Federation of Massage State Boards announced (PDF): Read the full article at Massage Therapy Nexus
What makes for a really Ggrreat Massage?
Have you ever had a really, really Ggrreat massage – one where you get up off the table and exclaim – Wow, Holy Moley, What just happened? What did you do to me? I have only had 2 in 34 years. Yes. I am talking really really great. What made it great? Massage therapists often […]
Do or not do – masks and vaccinations
Last week’s announcement by the CDC has put another ringer into the mess that COVID has created for the US, World and massage profession. Their new guidelines say: If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically […]
When to restart after COVID
Not working for over a year has been an amazing experience. For me, I have had more fun, time to relax, time to really get clear on what is important in life and for my massage business. I have 2 1/2 years left on a lease on a space that I rent from another therapist […]
MPB
18 years of writing about things I have learned about building a massage business is about to come together with the release of the book – Massage Practice Builder. It is a collection of all of the pages of this website with a few added insights. It includes all the info on practice building and […]
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 […]