http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFtTjaahaJg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veiBhjKDHds

Remember to visit www.MassageNetworkNews.com for more informational videos on how to market and promote yourself for success. Several colleagues have collaborated to make videos for you. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF4ZuYzAWaA

All of Gloria's videos are master classics and massagenerd has tons of videos to help get you going too!

Also remember to look at articles in FutureLMT.com
I have written several on starting a practice . So have many other colleagues. Enjoy

Does anyone else know of any more good books for those starting out?

There is also Business Mastery. I see you have Laura's posted already.
Cherie Sohnen Moe wrote Business Mastery. I would also suggest if people are going into business themselves, to check their local communities for advice. Many senior entrepreneurs and CEO's offer free business advice. Network associations may also offer suggestions. For instance, the womans business association etc.

And Toast Master's also.

At this point in time, I don't have a book to add. Nothing off the top of my head, anyhow. However, I've been doing massage professionaly for 7 years. That is still considered a "rookie" by some in this industry and ancient by the ones just starting. The point is this... none of us will ever know everything there is to know. Try not to become a weekend seminar specialist. It may be years of implementing what you have learned with weekend CE courses before you actually know what you are talking about. I am ready and willing to answer any questions that may be directed to me, at me, or maybe not even me if I think I can help. At the heart of it, that's what we are. Helpers, not healers. Now that last remark may be disputed, but that's what makes the world go 'round!

Thank you for the invite, I would love to help in any way I can. Staying connceted w/like minded people helps in building knowledge, techniques and experience. I am still seeking to learn more than what I know, I like talking w/people who enjoy learing about healing the body and myofascia release. I look forward talking w/you all. Peaceful thoughts,

We need your experience strength and hope on helping out the almost and newly licensed therapists who have many questions and do not know where to begin.

I was fortunate to have Mike Hinkle as my massage therapist and mentor. He encouraged me to go to massage school. Once in and through Swedish, he allowed me to do free massages at Pensacola Massage Center to gain experience. Once licensed and made my first dollar on Valentine's Day 2008, I had a job at the center. I am still very young in this profession and want to hear of your experience, and there are many others out there just like me.

Merci for the invitation. I am very happy to be part of the group :) My first advice to old or new therapists will be no matter what, do not forget to : " Follow your Heart " ....is the Real and True Teacher :)

Namaste

Nathalie Cecilia

Il n’y a pas de quoi”, Nathalie. Nous vous aimons.

Thank you Nathalie!