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Massage Videos

As I move away from performing outcall massage now that I've my own massage room, I'm going to be creating numerous massage videos to market myself.

Do YOU have a video of you and or your massage practice?

I've used videos in other retail businesses I've owned and operated, yet have been fortunate with my outcall business to never really need them. As I've a solid client base, any new clients came via word of mouth. Yet, with this new 'massage room' opportunity, I'm going to begin from scratch!

Here are a couple links to a couple quick massage videos I made just yesterday, on the fly. I'll be the first to admit they are very amateurish, but here's the point: We all must begin somewhere! Obviously I'll get the tripod out, my good video camera (these massage videos were taken with a cheap camera that's probably at least 10 years old) and make them more professional prior to posting on my massage website.

So, get that camera out! Almost all cell phones, cameras, etc., etc., now take video. Why not practice just a bit? That's what I'm doing. Get some exposure and get some advice from fellow massage therapists!

Here's a link to explaining a bit more on Why we needs videos on our websites:

Massage Videos

Here's the two massage videos I put up yesterday:

Las Vegas Massage Therapist Kris Kelley

Las Vegas Massage Therapist Kris Kelley - Massage Room Review

What are YOUR thoughts on this??

Kris

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Angela Lind on June 8, 2011 at 10:24am

The room is very nice!!

So you are not doing any more outcalls?

Do you need an establishment's license to give massage at your home? We need it here in Florida.

Permalink Reply by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on June 8, 2011 at 10:38am

Hey Angela!

I'm still taking care of my loyal outcall clients, (I still have to pay the bills!) yet all my focus is now on this massage room.

As to this licensing, it's a nightmare. To sum it up, yes, I needed a special privlege license to practice outside a licensed massage establishment. Even as an outcall therapist, one can only provide massage in a hotel room, the clients home, etc., etc. So, any therapist who wants to practice in a doctors office, chiropractors office, etc., etc., has to go through this process to practice (legally.) I say legally as I'm sure there are many therapist practically illegally and not even knowing it. Strange laws here, but I won't get into that now.

I just re-read your comments, and no, this massage room is not in my house, that's illegal in the State of Nevada. No massage out of ones home. This room is located within Northwest Health Careers with Dr. Kenny and his chiropractic business.

Kris

Permalink Reply by Angela Lind on June 8, 2011 at 10:55am

Oh I see... Ok.

Here in Florida you can set your home business as long as you have the establishment's license: from the state, the county and the city! all 3 together. Very complicated to get them! but there are a lot of LMT's that they don't care and still offer treatments at their homes without this license, and they even dare to promote it and advertise it everywhere.

So you are paying rent for that room at that chiropractic's office? It's ok to know how much are you paying and what is included? are you going to treat his patients and he will pay you like a commission for every patient?

Permalink Reply by Las Vegas Massage In Summerlin on June 8, 2011 at 11:20am

Hi again, Angela!

Before I reply to your comments, let me touch on the topic of massage videos and how powerful they are. Just within the last two and a half hours of posting my massage videos I've already attracted two new clients. One gentlemen found me via the video, called me to schedule, and one just found me on Facebook. (If you look up my profile, Kris Kelley, you'll see a new client there.)

People LOVE (short) personal videos. They see we are actually 'human.' Much more, but I'm out of Internet time for today. I've clients to tend too!

Ok, on to your questions. I'd rather not get specific as to what I pay, but it's on a percentage split, with a capped off amount going to Dr. Kenny. The room is included, with all utilities paid by the establishment. I think if one can get a room and pay somewhere around 20% or 30% to the location, that's a good deal. I don't like flat rental monthly fees due to the fact that...let's say it takes 3 months to get your practice rolling. Well, the renter is still taking your money regardless of if you have business or not. If the room rent is very low, well, then that's a good deal, but I don't see many of them around ;)

As to working with Dr. Kenny, we're pretty seperated. He has two CA's (chiropractic assistants who are also well seasoned massage therapists.) Dr. Kenny also has the student clinic he needs to attend too. So, it's up to me to grow my own business. I'm not concerned either about the $30.00 student clinic massages as I've my own marketing in place. ;) In a more 'normal' setting other than my own, yes, the therapist would hopefully be able to treat the Dr.'s patients and get paid that way.

Gotta run...

Kris

Permalink Reply by Angela Lind on June 8, 2011 at 11:37am

I have my own video, people LOVE my video because is professionally edited and is educational too. Has been greatly optimized on search engines, has almost 24 thousand views so far: