Newly Massage Therapists Questions

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We all have to start somewhere, and the way is not always clear. Here you can come and post your questions or concerns among other massage therapists. We are all here to help one another grow.
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  • Recommendations for Resources for Therapists Looking to Start Their Own Practice

    Hello everyone,I have been practicing at a DC's office for the last two years (since graduating and licensure), and am finally feeling ready to begin my own practice.  I've leased a small studio space and will be there one day a week to start.  I've been dreaming of this since entering massage…

    By Dawn K. Hammer

    Jan 26, 2014

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  • What would you say is one of the biggest challenges of being a successful Massage Therapist? How did you over come it?

    I am a student and I enjoy having different body types to practice on. I work it as if I have a business already, but without pay. I have found that many don't take our profession as serious as if it was another health profession. I say this because I have had some who forgot their appointments, or…

    By Tanya Shyes

    May 24, 2011

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  • Massage interview/demos

    Hello!  I finish MT school in two weeks - woo hoo!  I've given two massage demos to potential employers.  The first time I was asked to "show what you know" and I tried to mix Swedish, Deep Tissue and NMT all together which didn't work as well as I thought it would in a 30 minute session. The…

    By Laura Garza

    Jul 23, 2012

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  • What are ways of marketing your business without the high cost as a newly licensed massage therapist?

    There are so many ways to market your services there days, you have social networking, business cards, flyers, billboards and word of mouth. Which form of marketing is leading and why do you think it is most effective. How can you use these marketing tools to help boost your business or even start…

    By Tanya Shyes

    May 25, 2011

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  • Business License?

    I have a few questions that I probably learned in school, but can't remember right now...I am a new therapist at a chiro office but want to also do massage on the side on my own. I just want to make sure I'm not doing anything illegal that will get me in trouble. What are the boundaries with…

    By Trina Throckmorton

    Aug 31, 2011

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  • Good Will Pays Off Big

    I live in SD where the flooding is happening after helping my friends empty out their basements and sand bag I was still feeling helpless  so I decided to try to get a group of my MT friends and do free chair massages.  I arrived at the sight feeling discouraged because NO one but me showed up.  I…

    By Helen Moss

    Jun 8, 2011

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  • Onsite Chair Massages

    I would to know if anyone does onsite chair massages?   I have been approached by a dentist office to bring my chair for 2 day a month and do chair massages.  My delima is what to charge. Can anyone offer some guidance on how you come up with your pricing?

    By Helen Moss

    May 12, 2011

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  • Starting a practice as a newly licensed therapist VS Working for someone while builing your own practice

    LMT's based on your experience, would you suggest to a newly licensed Massage Therapist to start a practice of their own as soon as they are licensed or work with a business already established such as in a spa, medical office, etc.to learn the business aspect more?

    By Tanya Shyes

    May 23, 2011

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  • How do you deal with a repeat client who has hygiene issues consistantly?

    I would provide wipes for the clients to freshen up if they like, and I would also utilize the warm towels. I am a student and I would like to know what you LMT have to say about this issue. Have this happened to you? 

    By Tanya Shyes

    May 11, 2011

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