Hi Kris, thanks. I see you've been busy connecting which is what it's all about...well, that and getting hands on our clients. I have my state CMT cert, am on ABMP and work's coming in...the whole approach is going in small but steady steps.

Have a good one!

Joe

Hi Kris, nice to meet you. Like you I've been in the industry a long time...well, down here in Texas anyway. :)  I'm new to this forum, so hope to continue networking.  Have a fabulous day!

Heather

Thanks Kris for the add!  I'm new to this website as well so I am thankful to network with other professional therapists.  Talk to you soon!

Hi Kris! Networking is the name of the game! Nice to meet you!

I am not on Face Book. That is too personal and a waste of time.

The west coast has many classes I am interested in. I wish the east coast had the same. Oncology, hip/knee replacement etc.. I found some but not until October.

Linda you control what you put on facebook. A business page can help when people search online. You can even treat it like a blog and write articles on massage. Since facebook comes up so high in searches it is better than most directories that are little more than links so the directory owner rises in search. Those are really a waste of time. Use Alexa.com to make sure you list places that are higher in rank not lower than your site. Facebook is ranked 2 in traffic so not something to ignore in my opinion. Any directory over 100,000 traffic rank will get you noticed. One I was invited to join is ranked 6,055,343. And this makes it a liability not a benefit.

Nice to meet you.  Thanks for your invite. 

Thanks for the welcome. I'm finding my way around this site when I get the chance.

Nice to meet you!

Thank you for connecting. I too think it's very important to network with others in our profession. Good way to 'stay in the know' to help our clients better.

Cyndi

Nice to meet you!! I agree, I like to know other massage therapist from different Countries and places,,To me is important to network with other health professionals, Keep in touch! Best regards from Miami.

Thank you for the friend invite.  I love talking to other therapists and your idea of taking that global is great.   I am open and of love and service, any topic I am open to and willing to talk about.  For instance do you work for your self or in a spa?  I have done both. 

Nice to meet you

Cade

Thanksfor the invite. I think it is a great idea to connect and network.

Kerstin

Hi, I was just in Vegas 2 weeks ago, did Grand Canyon & stayed in Sedona!  Was great, got a massage in Sedona Jin Shin Jyutsu, a new one for me.  Enjoyed...

Aloha!

Hi and nice to meet you too! I'm in North Vancouver British Columbia, as I'm sure you've noticed on my profile. I'm very new to the spa/massage industry and just thought it would be a good idea to talk with some others and maybe learn a bit from them. Thanks for adding me as a friend!

Hi, I'm Michael.  Thanks for adding me to your friend list.  Just like you I am also trying to connect with other massage therapists around the world.  Hopefully one day when I have a chance to visit Las Vegas, we can exchange, share, teach and learn from each other about our techniques.

Yes, thanks for adding me as a friend. I don't know how this works yet. 

I also hesitated to add info about my interests in yoga, dance and meditation to my massage website, but finally did because I believe so strongly in their benefits. And, as a massage therapist I know that my clients who are active participants in their healing generally achieve better results in their bodywork.
I was just on the phone this am with a client who had been seeing me to relieve pain in her back. I kept encouraging her to try yoga. Fortunately we live near a yoga studio with a very good beginner program and instructors who specialize in rehabilitation. She FINALLY dove in (after a few years!) and has never been the same. It changed her world. She's thrilled with the results.
I have other clients who do very well when they combine therapies and dedicate themselves to their body's physical health with activities-weight training, running, yoga, whatever. 
So, I'm a big believer in the moving arts as an adjunct to massage therapy.  

Loved your story about loving being a massage therapist. 

Enjoy your day.

Johanna

Kris, thanks for the friend request. I just joined the site yesterday and I'm actually a student. I've worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant since 06' so I have some massage experience but I'm looking forward to becoming an LMT. How's the job market out there? I imagine better than average.

Thanks SO much for the friend request!  I'm new to this arena so any help I can get would be appreciated!  I am an LMT in Iowa and CMT in Minnesota as MN currently does not require licensure.  I LOVE this new career and am learning new things everyday!  Maybe you can help me along the way.:)  Thanks again.

Hi Kris, thanks for the reach out. :) I am re-new back into the industry after quitting for three years and know no one yet. I am excited to make a connection in another state. Whats it like to work in Las Vegas? 

Hi Kris: Nice to "meet" you .

Hope all is well out west there.

nope. not at all. I am networking also ;-)

Enjoy the summer, over here we can only call it summer ....

martin, denmark

Kris,  Nice to meet you.  I am currently a student, so just getting started.  Glad to be networking so early on!  I'm loving school and enjoying the ride so far!  Happy to chat with you anytime.

Paula

Hello Kris,

I am more than happy to participate in your network, but just for clarity, I am not myself a massage therapist or body worker. My wife is. I am a business coach that teaches marketing and sales to the holistic healers and bodyworkers.

wishing you all the best,

chuck

Nice to meet you Kris! I was in Los Angeles building a private practice.  Then my wife and I decided to move closer to our east coast family. Now I am getting set up out here in western MA.  Waiting on license from state...

It's wonderful to meet you Kris! I am also trying to get to network since I'm a recent graduate from Massage.

I am trying to connect as well, same as Kelly said. I started my business in March and having a hard time getting clients. I don't really have any money and I used my tax refund to start my business. I can't afford anything that costs money so really difficult for me. I have car magnets, tshirts and business cards and a website through ABMP. I get about 1 client a month. I have no back up job. I am having a hard time getting any kind of work in a spa or any kind of retail or food service. I worked at Disneyland in stores for 10 1/2 years prior to going to massage school. I always get from Target, Walmart, etc saying I don't meet their qualifications however I did the same exact job functions at Disneyland in a much higher fast-paced environment. So I am not sure if It is because I am possibly overqualified or if it is an age thing? 

Nice to meet you Kris.

Have a great day Kris, and I look forward to our friendship and passion with massage therapy. :)

Nice to meet you! Thanks for the friend request :-) have a blessed day.

nice to meet ya

Hey Kris!

It would be my pleasure to accept your request.  No intrusion..so don't apologize.  I just added my profile to Massage & Bodywork and would like to network with professionals wihtin the site. Thank you for the request. 

Nice to meet you Kris.

Peace and joy to your heart...

Hi Kris, Good to connect.I've found it easyer to connect with therapists on Linkedin. I also have connected with many therapists on Facebook. My facebook link is , https://www.faceboook,com/SacredHandsMassageTherapy.

Hi Kris,

Awesome to connect with Therapists around the country. We can learn so much from each other.

I have my own pain management business and I am the head chair of the Massage Therapy Program at Globe University Green Bay.

PS....Go Packers :)

I hope you have a great day.

my website is

performanceplustherapy.com

hey kris thanks for reaching out. im a newbie. been practicing about a year privately and being patient while waiting for that right opportunity to get in with a bone mover. dont really want to know where i want to go with this yet but i know in my heart its what i  am meant to do with the rest of my time here on this planet. hope u wont mind me asking questions from time to time. i really want to learn so i pick every brain i can get access to. again thanks for reachin out and looking forward to more correspondance.

Hello Kris, nice to meet you :)

Hi Kris. Nice to meet you!

Hi Kris,

Nice to connect with you here in addition to Facebook and Linked In.  I am looking forward to getting to know this site better.  Have a great week.

Ciao~ Francesca