What Did You Do Before Massage? - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T11:30:41Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am 22 so you may think I ha…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-08-28:2887274:Comment:2161072011-08-28T13:13:57.020ZAmanda Jameshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/PreventionIsTheKey
I am 22 so you may think I haven't had much time to have other careers, and you would be right, but what I did do I did passionately. From before I can remember I worked in a church nursery with my mom, I actually started to get paid to work in the nursery when I was 16 and continued until I was 18. During my senior year I moved in with my grandmother to take care of her because she has Alzheimer's and was unable to live alone. 6 months after I graduated I started going stir crazy and felt the…
I am 22 so you may think I haven't had much time to have other careers, and you would be right, but what I did do I did passionately. From before I can remember I worked in a church nursery with my mom, I actually started to get paid to work in the nursery when I was 16 and continued until I was 18. During my senior year I moved in with my grandmother to take care of her because she has Alzheimer's and was unable to live alone. 6 months after I graduated I started going stir crazy and felt the need to do SOMETHING for my self because every waking moment was about the care of MeeMaw so I went to massage school at the age of 19 thinking it would be a step towards pediatric physical therapy but I fell in love with everything massage and have been doing it ever since. I agree with you ladies, it i…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-06-17:2887274:Comment:1764202011-06-17T20:40:22.711ZMike Hinklehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
I agree with you ladies, it is a special and passionate career. I hope we protect it as such. The freedoms it gives us would be hard, if not impossible, to replace.
I agree with you ladies, it is a special and passionate career. I hope we protect it as such. The freedoms it gives us would be hard, if not impossible, to replace. I feel the same way Carol! Wh…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-06-16:2887274:Comment:1762092011-06-16T23:59:20.423ZHeide Metzgerhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/HeideMetzger
I feel the same way Carol! What a blessing to find a passion in life and what you were born to do!
I feel the same way Carol! What a blessing to find a passion in life and what you were born to do! It's just a gift I won';t aba…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-06-16:2887274:Comment:1759112011-06-16T18:55:16.464ZCarol Johnsonhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/CarolJohnson
<p>It's just a gift I won';t abandon. . been doing it for 20 years and hope to do it for the next 20. . . took courses in Florida back in the 90s and never looked back</p>
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<p>It's just a gift I won';t abandon. . been doing it for 20 years and hope to do it for the next 20. . . took courses in Florida back in the 90s and never looked back</p>
<p> </p> Hi Ian,
I agree with Renee! F…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-05-26:2887274:Comment:1673152011-05-26T22:32:03.538ZMike Hinklehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
<p>I agree with Renee! Fantastic work! Always looking for talented folks! Glad you are here!</p>
<p><br></br><br></br><cite>Ian Newbury said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hello Mike,</p>
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<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home…</p>
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<p>Hi Ian,</p>
<p>I agree with Renee! Fantastic work! Always looking for talented folks! Glad you are here!</p>
<p><br/><br/><cite>Ian Newbury said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home dad: cooking, cleaning, dropping-off and picking-up, etc., I was eager to work outside the home. I considered teaching yoga, but ultimately decided I would prefer the one-on-one connection that Massage provides. I've just completed my licensure in RI and I have joined a small group of independent wellness practitioners.</p>
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<p>Nice topic, it's a nice way to get to know a little bit more about others here.</p>
<p>If you are interested you can see view of my watercolor work at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.newburystudio.com">http://www.newburystudio.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Be Well,</p>
<p>Ian Newbury</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Julia,
I hope you make i…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-05-26:2887274:Comment:1673142011-05-26T22:29:19.529ZMike Hinklehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
<p>Hi Julia,</p>
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<p>I hope you make it to Festival and will use that voice during the Jam session with Laura Allen and Friends on Friday night! I will share your music with friends! Thanks!<br></br><br></br><cite>Julia Fragias said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>I was an editorial and artists model before embracing massage. I also am an electronic musician, but my royalties never came close to covering the cost of living. My music is streamable at…</p>
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<p>Hi Julia,</p>
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<p>I hope you make it to Festival and will use that voice during the Jam session with Laura Allen and Friends on Friday night! I will share your music with friends! Thanks!<br/><br/><cite>Julia Fragias said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>I was an editorial and artists model before embracing massage. I also am an electronic musician, but my royalties never came close to covering the cost of living. My music is streamable at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.janesilence.com">http://www.janesilence.com</a> and available on iTunes among other e-stores.</p>
<p>My goal was to heal people with my hands and with my voice.</p>
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<p>Thanks for posting this discussion. There are a lot of interesting responses.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks Renee!
Renee Robb-Coh…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-05-26:2887274:Comment:1673092011-05-26T21:06:40.508ZIan Newburyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/IanNewbury
Thanks Renee!<br></br>
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<cite>Renee Robb-Cohen said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A167112&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment167112"><div><p>Great art work, Ian! Welcome to the world of massage!</p>
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<p>Renee Robb-Cohen</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ian Newbury said:…</cite></p>
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Thanks Renee!<br/>
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<cite>Renee Robb-Cohen said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A167112&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment167112"><div><p>Great art work, Ian! Welcome to the world of massage!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Renee Robb-Cohen</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Ian Newbury said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A166400&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment166400"><div><p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home dad: cooking, cleaning, dropping-off and picking-up, etc., I was eager to work outside the home. I considered teaching yoga, but ultimately decided I would prefer the one-on-one connection that Massage provides. I've just completed my licensure in RI and I have joined a small group of independent wellness practitioners.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Nice topic, it's a nice way to get to know a little bit more about others here.</p>
<p>If you are interested you can see view of my watercolor work at: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.newburystudio.com" target="_blank">http://www.newburystudio.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Be Well,</p>
<p>Ian Newbury</p>
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</blockquote> Great art work, Ian! Welcome…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-05-26:2887274:Comment:1671122011-05-26T21:00:33.129ZRenee Robb-Cohenhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/ReneeRobbCohen
<p>Great art work, Ian! Welcome to the world of massage!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Renee Robb-Cohen</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ian Newbury said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A166400&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment166400"><div><p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time…</p>
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<p>Great art work, Ian! Welcome to the world of massage!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Renee Robb-Cohen</p>
<p><br/> <br/>
<cite>Ian Newbury said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/what-did-you-do-before-massage?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A166400&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment166400"><div><p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home dad: cooking, cleaning, dropping-off and picking-up, etc., I was eager to work outside the home. I considered teaching yoga, but ultimately decided I would prefer the one-on-one connection that Massage provides. I've just completed my licensure in RI and I have joined a small group of independent wellness practitioners.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Nice topic, it's a nice way to get to know a little bit more about others here.</p>
<p>If you are interested you can see view of my watercolor work at: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.newburystudio.com" target="_blank">http://www.newburystudio.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Be Well,</p>
<p>Ian Newbury</p>
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</blockquote> Hello Mike,
For the past 15…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-05-26:2887274:Comment:1664002011-05-26T17:59:40.426ZIan Newburyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/IanNewbury
<p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home dad: cooking, cleaning, dropping-off and picking-up, etc., I was eager to work outside the home. I considered teaching yoga, but ultimately decided I would prefer the…</p>
<p>Hello Mike,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For the past 15 years I've been working as a watercolorist and freelance illustrator. I was also blessed to have spent this time raising our daughter. Throughout these years I regularly practiced meditation and yoga. Having done all the glamorous work that goes with being a stay-at-home dad: cooking, cleaning, dropping-off and picking-up, etc., I was eager to work outside the home. I considered teaching yoga, but ultimately decided I would prefer the one-on-one connection that Massage provides. I've just completed my licensure in RI and I have joined a small group of independent wellness practitioners.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Nice topic, it's a nice way to get to know a little bit more about others here.</p>
<p>If you are interested you can see view of my watercolor work at: <a href="http://www.newburystudio.com" target="_blank">http://www.newburystudio.com</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Be Well,</p>
<p>Ian Newbury</p> Hi Helen and we are glad you…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-04-30:2887274:Comment:1586302011-04-30T02:52:11.378ZMike Hinklehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MikeHinkle
Hi Helen and we are glad you made the change also!
Hi Helen and we are glad you made the change also!