We’ve all been there—hovering after a session, wondering if the client enjoyed their treatment. Did they relax? Did the pressure feel right? Will they come back?

But while we’re quietly assessing our...

My Massage Warehouse blog post

Bookkeeping isn’t why most of us became massage therapists. But whether you love it, or dread it, staying on top of your massage therapy business finances is essential ...

What do you think when you hear the term muscle knot? Do you get annoyed with the phrase because it isn’t anatomically correct? Or is it your go-to way of describing tender spots in your clients’ musc...

“Are you fully booked?”

It’s a question that comes up a lot—and it can carry a surprising amount of weight. On the surface, it sounds like a simple measure of success. But dig a little deeper, and yo...

Have you ever had a treatment session that seemed to go on… forever?

The other day, I was giving what should have been a straightforward one-hour massage. Nothing unusual on paper. In fact, I often s...

Here's an article I wrote for Massage Warehouse: 

As more people recognise and talk about neurodiversity, massage therapists are meeting more clients with sensory differences. Some clients might have...

Do you have someone in mind when you write your social media posts and promotional material? Or are you trying to appeal to the masses?

It’s an uncomfortable question for some. When you’re building y...

You’ve just finished with a client, you’re tidying up, maybe grabbing a quick sip of tea before your next session… and then you hear a knock at the door. Your next client has arrived—15 minutes early....

Starting out as a self-employed massage therapist can be exciting—but dealing with HMRC and tax returns? Not quite as thrilling. If you’re not earning much yet, you might be wondering when you need to...

As a solo massage therapist, having clear terms and conditions is one of the best ways to set boundaries and create a smooth-running business. Not only do they provide legal protection, but they also ...

As a massage therapist, the idea of treating fellow practitioners can bring up a range of emotions. Are they sizing up the competition? Will they be judging your technique? Or are they simply after a ...

As a massage therapist, it’s common to feel disheartened when a client doesn't return. You might wonder whether you did something wrong or if there’s something you could have done differently. The tru...