Tennessee Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers

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This group is for massage therapists in TN or those that have questions about working in TN. I hope that we can have some good discussions about what we can do to help people through massage in our state! The sky is the limit!
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Is there Light at the end of the (Time) tunnel?

by Julia Mims Edwards

Oct 3, 2009

I have a question... Has everyone received support from family and friends since becoming LMT's. I asked my daughter today and she says that she misses me being around (I was a SAHP)....hearing that makes me feel that I once again will give up what I love to do for others as I have always done. If anyone has gone or is going through this how did you handle it? I have even tried to juggle my time to be more available uhhh you know quality over quanitity.... Just asking.
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    Julia Mims Edwards

    Gabriele, I have four children and the age of my daughter is 14 soon to be 15 she is a Momma's Girl....kinda weird I always thought it was Daddy's Girl...anyway I am oddly closer to the older two children whereas the younger two favor their Dad. Having been a stay at home Mom I miss that but I do not miss the feeling of unappreciation. Where I feel appreciated working..... oh well. like I said I am making the time I am with them as meaningful as I can. I mean I really love massage and I love my family better. I just can not see me choosing.
    Enough on me.
    Have a great week.

    Gabriele G. La Vone said:
    How old is your daughter?
    I got into massage when my kids were 16 and 18 - they were used to me being home all the time.(I was lucky to have had a supporting husband) -I have pursued massage as a part-time occupation since due to other responsibilities as well.
    Our daughters are now in college and on home visits I sometimes hear.....: you never cook anymore....(which is not really true, but it doesn't always coincide with them being here .....). So I tell them, that they have the option to cook, which they actually sometimes do as well. Overall, I have occasionally not taken chair gigs or opportunities due to family obligations. My family is still first. I give myself 2 more years until the kids are out of college - then I would like to build a stronger client base.
    Not sure, if that is helpful....it all depends on your personal situation.

    Oct 4, 2009

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    Renee Richardson

    Julia,
    I have been working at my massage business part-time, but wishing for full time. I have a wonderful partner that loves when I work, because I come home so much happier. My 14 almost 15 year old son loves that idea that I help others, and as he says, you can always give to me - so go ahead and give to others. I love what I do and I make sure that my attitude while with my family is the best that I can provide. It is not always great - I do have down times, but I try to always make the best of it. I wish you balance in your home life and your career life!

    Oct 5, 2009

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    Julia Mims Edwards

    thank you I am trying....

    Renee Richardson said:
    Julia,
    I have been working at my massage business part-time, but wishing for full time. I have a wonderful partner that loves when I work, because I come home so much happier. My 14 almost 15 year old son loves that idea that I help others, and as he says, you can always give to me - so go ahead and give to others. I love what I do and I make sure that my attitude while with my family is the best that I can provide. It is not always great - I do have down times, but I try to always make the best of it. I wish you balance in your home life and your career life!

    Oct 6, 2009