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 […]
Liability Insurance or Professional Association?
Liability insurance for massage therapists is required in most states. It is a necessary business expense to protect your business and property. There are many different groups offering massage liability insurance so it is important to compare and contrast the various plans to make sure you get the coverage that is best for you. The […]
Doing what it takes
Starting and running a massage business is not an easy thing to do. So many start and try but get nowhere. Some blame it on their limiting beliefs or that they don’t have the right mindset. The whole concept of mindset is just one theory. Then there is the positive thinking way—just think positive thoughts […]
Lessons from COVID-19
As we work our way through this unprecedented pandemic, what are we learning about the massage therapy profession? I am sure there will be more things as this virus spreads on and on. Massage schools were already struggling to attract new students before the pandemic. Schools have moved to some online classes. Could massage school […]
Who is who in massage associations
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown that many massage therapists do not know what the major associations do for the profession and do not know the history of our associations. They are NOT just for insurance. If you just want insurance, there are some companies that provide insurance at a reduced rate like www.handsontrade.com and […]
Cultural Competence Classes
Unconsicous Bias Class from Healwell. We all have it–unconscious bias. Learning about our biases can help us provide better care for all people no matter what their race or sex or sexual orientation. Our brains process information in prediction loops (things such as daydreaming, memory, delusions are in prediction loops.) Our sensory input system provides […]