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Want advice on starting out in sports massage

I have been successfully doing massage for two years and I would like to move towards helping athletes in 2010. I am working on myself right now - getting into better shape, weight training, etc. so I am more prepared. I want to get more sports-specific training but need advice on the best courses, dvd's, books, seminars, etc. so if you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

Also, I need to know what are the best methods to obtain athlete clients. I would appreciate any advice you could share with me.

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Permalink Reply by Frank J on January 7, 2010 at 9:47am

Hello Ms. Donna, I have recently started my own practice. This is what I have been doing to try to get some athletic clients. I went online to find out about any athletic events in my area. I found out that almost every weekend or every other weekend there is some type of run here ( 3k, 5k, half marathons and so on) I just get in contact with the person or people who are hosting the event and ask them can i come to the event and do sports massage on the runners. I have gained several clients that way. I am still working on other avenues also. Hope that helps some.