The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Massage BusinessIn this guide:01. Important Things to Consider Before Setting Up Your Massage Business02. Designing your Massage Rooms03. Hiring Employees for Your Massage Business04. Stocking Your Clinic with the Right Materials and...
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How Massage Can Help Ease Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is something that can affect people of all ages, and is one of the most common complaints at the doctor’s office. However, just because lower back pain is common doesn’t mean it should be tolerated on a daily basis. There are many treatment options...
A Guide to Using Reflexology in Massage
Adding reflexology to your massage sessions can elevate an enjoyable massage session to one of deep relaxation. Many massage therapists use reflexology not only because it’s a delightful experience but because it’s associated with specific relaxation and health...
Can Massage Therapy Help with Curvatures of the Spine?
Our spine, or backbone, is a series of small bones (vertebrae) stacked from the top of the neck to the tailbone and separated with shock-absorbing discs. When observing from the side, a spine should have gentle, sloping curves that, along with the discs, help the body...
How to Successfully Manage Self-Employment as a Massage Therapist
Self-employment is an alternative work status in which you do not work for a business; you work for yourself. It has many benefits, including the ability to work the hours that suit you best, work where you prefer, new skills opportunities, and best of all, earn a...
How to Grow Your Massage Business
With most of the world’s workforce now relegated to a home office, there has never been a better time to establish and grow your massage therapy business. People feel the mental and physical stress of working in unfamiliar and less-than-ideal settings. Add in...
Soft Skills You Need as a Massage Therapist
Deciding to pursue a new career can be a time of great introspection, especially if it’s in something that you can do in a whole new environment like massage. While this is a great opportunity to take stock of your skills and experience, when weighing up your...
What to Consider Before Making Massage Your Side Hustle
When faced with either new financial hurdles or a sense that you’re not getting the most out of your free time, you’ve likely considered a side hustle. Side hustles (also known as ‘side jobs’ and ‘side gigs’) are gaining in popularity, especially given the number of...
How to Make the Most of Your In-Home Learning Experience
Many people today are seeking new careers, and it’s a great time to do so. Never before have there been so many options for learning at home. College courses, certifications, continuing education, and recreational learning have all grown to meet the ever-increasing...
How Continuing Education Sets You Apart from Other Massage Therapists
Continuing education is essential for many professional and healthcare roles and often leads to higher pay and additional career opportunities. While some careers require no or minimal ongoing training hours, massage therapists average 22 hours a year of continuing...