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...

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...

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....

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...